Edgefield’s Wine and Chocolate Stroll Extended

Edgefield’s Wine and Chocolate Stroll Extended

Edgefield’s Wine and Chocolate Stroll will continue thru Friday, February 8th until 3pm.  Due to the rainy night, we’ve decided to extend the event to accommodate our customers that stayed away due to the rainy weather. Come out and enjoy decadent chocolates, sip some fabulous wines, and stroll through the charming shops of downtown historic Edgefield. […]

Yuvonne Bacon Barnes

EDGEFIELD, S. C. – Mrs. Yuvonne Bacon Barnes, 50, of Youngblood Road, entered into rest February 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Barnes, a native of Edgefield County attended […]

County Council Introduces Consent Agenda

County Council Introduces Consent Agenda

Up-date Given on Animal Shelter Project –  The Edgefield County Council introduced a new way to conduct their meetings at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 5.  Described by Chairman Dean Campbell as a “good way to expedite business,” Council employed the use of a consent agenda.  Basically a smaller agenda within the bigger […]

Here & There – 1-7-13

Black History Series: Lectures will be held at Macedonia Community Center at 10 a.m. each Saturday in February. The program is free to the public. The Odd Couple: The Edgefield County Theater will present the female version of The Odd Couple at the Discovery Center, 400 Main St., Edgefield, Feb. 8-10. Call 637-3833 for info […]

Applications Sought for Johnston Mural Addition

Applications Sought for Johnston Mural Addition

Past Honorees Remembered –  By Tiffani Ireland – The Town of Johnston is currently seeking applications for another addition to the Cotton Exchange Mural. To be considered, honorees must be deceased, must have resided in the town of Johnston for 10 years or more, and/or must have been a business owner in Edgefield County with service […]

The “Clay Stash” has been Found!

The “Clay Stash” has been Found!

The “Clay Stash” has been discovered.  Ann Byrd, a potter herself, was eager to find that clay disc and had searched every venue possible – the Discovery Center, the square (“I pulled back grass all over the place, I even looked behind markers.”), and last, but not least, the Tompkins Library/Visitors Center where she found […]

Old Edgefield Pottery Stash – Week Two Clue

Old Edgefield Pottery Stash – Week Two Clue

“I Know exactly where it’s hidden” I heard many people say. Who thought I’d make it easy To give those pots away.   Oh it’s still out there As we continue with week two. And so along with last week’s rhyme I’ll add another clue.   There are many ways to tell a story Besides […]

Essie Mae Washington-Williams Passes Away

Essie Mae Washington-Williams Passes Away

By Advertiser Staff – Essie Mae Washington-Williams has died at the age of 87.  This was reported in the press on Tuesday, that she was living in Irmo at the time of her death and that her passing was early this week. Mrs. Washington is the late Senator Strom Thurmond’s child who was not acknowledged […]

No Opposition for Trenton Council Seats

No Opposition for Trenton Council Seats

Only One Seeking to be Mayor –  By Tiffani Ireland – Keith Sexton and Shannon Phillpot will face no opposition in their bids to seek re-election to their seats on the Trenton Town Council.  Additionally, the position of Mayor of Trenton saw one applicant, current Council member, Billy Padgett, apply to fill this seat.  This position […]