A routine traffic stopped resulted in the arrests of three individuals, two 18 year old men and a 26 year old man, Tuesday, May 28. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, two plain clothed officers riding in an unmarked law enforcement vehicle observeda green SUV twice disregard a stop sign; […]
Providence Baptist Church, Johnston, recently recognized the 2013 high school and kindergarten graduates. Pictured are: Strom Thurmond High School graduate Austin Swiger, son of Brad and Melissa Swiger; RSM Kindergarten graduate Peyton and Parker Holsomback, sons of Jason and Kim Holsomback; and Collin Holsomback; RSM Kindergarten graduate Collin Holsomback, son of James and Casey Holsomback. […]
A woman who claimed her 2 year old infant had drowned over the weekend has been arrested and is facing charges of breach of peace and filing a false police report. According to Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston, who spoke with The Advertiser on Monday following the incident, law enforcement authorities responded to the old […]
Peachtree 23, The Longest Yard Sale in the State, attracted thousands on Saturday, June 1. As seen in the gallery below, Main Street in Ridge Spring was overrun with shoppers and wares to tempt everyone. There was also food along the way to help keep the energy up. Toward 1:00 p.m. folks were closing down, […]
The Westside Volunteer Fire Department and the Merriwether Fire Department held a BBQ plate sale to benefit Wesley Spires, Saturday, June 1, at the Westside Community Center. While an exact tally of proceeds is yet available, early estimates are that the sold out event raised over $10,000 to assist Wesley with medical costs he has […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Clifford Carlton Berry, 86, of Edgefield, husband of the late Jutta Mae Williamson Berry, died Sunday at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Berea Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Berry was a native of Greenwood, S.C. […]
Dear Editor: Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #30 express their gratitude to the citizens of Edgefield County for supporting us once again with the promotion and distribution of the POPPY which is undertaken each year during Memorial Day weekend in support of our Veterans. A special thanks to the Edgefield Advertiser and WKSX […]
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais will provide remarks at commencement ceremonies for the class of 2013 of Strom Thurmond High School which is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The appearance of Dr. Zais will mark the first time in school history that a state superintendent has participated in […]
Edgefield County School District announced Monday, June 3, that the public will be able to view the graduation exercises for the class of 2013 live on the computer, at home. Graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. For those not able to attend in person, the district has taken steps that […]
The Edgefield Red Girls Softball Team 9-10 year olds finished the season with 7 wins and 6 losses. Pictured left to right: Back Row: Gregg Ryan, Tim Presley, Luke Tate, Chris Yonce Middle Row: Jordan Williams, Teyanna Cade, Hannah Presley, Leah Baker, Ikeya Heflin, Bailee Redmond, Taylor Still Bottom Row: Jaycee Bass, Ashland Yonce, Tori Ryan, Micah Tate