DHEC Confirms Flu’s Arrival In S.C.

DHEC Confirms Flu’s Arrival In S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Influenza, or “the flu,” has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “Our agency’s Bureau of Laboratories has confirmed five cases of flu in the Midlands area of the state,” said Linda Bell, M.D. and state epidemiologist. “This confirmation reinforces the need for vaccination […]

Virginia “Jennie Lou” Prince Hamilton

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Virginia “Jennie Lou” Prince Hamilton, 81, of Edgefield, died September 29, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hamilton was a native of Edgefield County and […]

Sally Booth Nash

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Miss Sally Booth Nash, 52, of Hunters Run, died Sunday September 29, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday Oct. 2, 2013 at 3 P.M. at Cornerstone Community Church in North Augusta with burial in Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield. Miss Nash was born in Augusta, Ga. and is the […]

Cecil Hunter Padgett

PENDLETON, S.C. – Cecil Hunter Padgett, 81, of Pendleton, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. Mr. Padgett was born in Edgefield, SC, a son of the late Farrell and Emmie Bledsoe Padgett. He was retired from Mayfair Mills, having worked in both the Glenwood and Pickens plants. He served two terms as councilman for the town of Pendleton, helped […]

Justin Phillip Rhye

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Justin Phillip Rhye, age 27, of Augusta, Georgia, died September 19, 2013. Funeral services were held 3:00 PM Sunday, Sept.22, at Victory Baptist Church, North Augusta, SC, with Jamie Rhye and Josh Rhye officiating. Burial followed in  Sunset Garden Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jamie Rhye, John Rhye, Josh Rhye, Nick Burns, Aaron […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

Drugs Found at Fox Creek High School Report of Elder Abuse Leads to Arrest Attempted Traffic Stops Leads to Car Crashing into Home Vandals Damage Equipment at US Fibers Drugs Found at Fox Creek High School Two Fox Creek High School students were charged with possession of drugs Thursday, Sept. 26, after a random search […]

DNR Honors 2013 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

DNR Honors 2013 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

SGT Marcus R. Smith of Saluda was awarded the title of statewide S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife officer of the year for 2013 during ceremonies held Sept. 26 in Columbia. Five other officers were also honored for their dedication in protecting the state’s natural resources through enforcement, education, special investigations, intelligence and records […]

A Work Ethic Underscores Art – “I am a Homebody”

A Work Ethic Underscores Art – “I am a Homebody”

The seeds for this story began with the article by Dorrie Hammant “Living on a Budget” (August 28 Advertiser) which stirred the frugal nature in this writer – Dorrie using her sewing machine to create wedding attire. Then our graphic designer (Jo Ann Amos) at this newspaper gave notice in order to spend more time […]

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