Leonard Todd, author of the award-winning book, Carolina Clay, set in Edgefield, has again turned to our community and its people for inspiration. This time, he has given us a work for the theater—complete with eight original songs. It’s called “Sunny Day.” Aptly described by the producers as “A Shining New Musical,” it opens on […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mrs. Frankie Norris Friar, 84, of Young St., wife of Joe Edward Friar, died Tuesday at Edgefield County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday September 19, 2013 at 6 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the service until 8 P.M. at the funeral home. […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Aliene Hilderbrand Spears, 73, of Edgefield, wife of the late James E.Spears, died Monday September 16, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 18, 2013 at 5 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. There will be a graveside Service Thursday September 19, 2013 at 1 P.M. at Lafayette […]
Opinion – By G. Miller Thompson – Bashar al-Assad is an evil man. There is no disputing that fact. The Syrian dictatorship has an infamous history of cruelty and disregard for those who disagree. The opposition, however, makes up the majority in the country and they have become fed up with their government’s repression of […]
Over 100 people are registered for the Southern Studies Showcase, which will be held on September 20-21, 2013 in the Town of Edgefield and is hosted by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and the Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society. Local citizens are encouraged to participate in the Southern Studies Showcase by registering […]
Beginning in Fall 2014, Piedmont Technical College will become one of only two technical colleges in the state to offer an Honors Program for students seeking an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree. “We are excited to provide a challenging new approach for some of our higher-achieving students,” said Kathryn Brackett, honors […]
Edgefield County School District has gone to an online payment system for school meals. If you have a LunchPrepay.com account, simply login with your current username and password. If you are new, register today! Our online payment system is a secure, easy and convenient way to apply funds directly to your student’s account. Benefits of a Basic […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I read in last week’s Advertiser where the Edgefield Town Council approved the return of the Little Briar Creek Archery Club to harvest deer in the town of Edgefield. This disturbs me greatly. I am totally in favor of bow hunting programs to control deer numbers in towns and […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation board has unanimously voted to be the title sponsor of a Symetra Tour – Road to the LPGA charity golf tournament to raise funds for women’s health initiatives. The tournament will be named the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women’s Health Charity Classic, which will be held May 5-11, […]
“Smokin’ Stacks BBQ Team” is pictured at a recent Edgefield Heritage Jubilee. Teams such as this one, from over the area, will be coming to Edgefield on Friday, Sept. 27, for the annual Whole Hog Cook-Off, to be judged by the SC Barbecue Assoc., which sanctions this event each year. Joel Jolly, who is in […]