The Supreme Sacrifice

OPINION  – By G. Miller Thompson – On Monday we celebrated the national holiday of Memorial Day.  This is one of America’s most sacred holidays as we remember the men and women over the course of history that have selflessly put their lives on the line to defend our country and protect the freedoms we […]

SPCA’s Treasure Chest Leaving Edgefield

SPCA’s Treasure Chest Leaving Edgefield

It’s End is Definite This Time – By Tiffani Ireland – Treasure Chest, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (SPCA) thrift store, is leaving Edgefield. Martha MacDonald, manager of the store, confirmed the store’s closing saying she is “heart broken.” She went on to thank the “wonderful, wonderful customers” that have faithfully […]

Crime Blotter UPDATED

Crime Blotter UPDATED

Another Scam Attempt The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was alerted Monday, May 26, to another attempted scam on an Edgefield County citizen.  This attempted fraud was very similar to the one previously reported by The Advertiser (see below).  In this latest attempt, a woman was contacted by a caller who identified himself as Albert Williams with […]

Hazel Cooper Bryan

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Hazel Cooper Bryan, 89, formerly of Belle Meade, widow of Thomas R. “Tom” Bryan, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at NHC of Greenwood.Born in Greenwood, May 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Maude Ouzts Cooper. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and was formerly employed […]

Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into Heaven Sunday, May 18, 2014 to join her husband, Buddy Fiske, who entered Heaven on May 2, 2014, Mrs. Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske, 81. Mrs. Fiske was born in Edgefield, SC. She was a 1954 graduate of the Atlanta College of Art in Interior Design and was a professional member of […]

Lester D. Hibbert

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral services for Mr. Lester D. Hibbert were held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Bacon Chapel Holiness Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bishop Alfred Williams is Pastor. He is survived by Benjamion (Kelly) Hibbert, Benita (Larry) Freeney, Sr.) Hibbert, Chalanda Hibbert, Chawanda Hibbert, Leslie Robinson, Landon (Sarah) Robinson, […]

Continuous Laughter in this Play

Continuous Laughter in this Play

The laughter is continuous: if it is not from what the audience is hearing (the lines of the play) it is from what the audience is seeing (exaggerated costuming pushed to the limit)!  Two actors changing costumes so quickly, and characters as quickly, keeps the play moving at a steady pace, and a riotous pace […]

Methodists Hold Open House in New Parsonage

Methodists Hold Open House in New Parsonage

Edgefield United Methodist Church held Open House at their new parsonage on Buncombe Street, Edgefield. The home is placed on property the church bought under the leadership of the late Dr. Ned Nicholson. It was known as “Four Square” by the family selling the property, and now holds a beautiful home, almost fully furnished, ready […]

Johnston and Ridge Spring Farmers Markets Receive Grant from AgSouth

Johnston and Ridge Spring Farmers Markets Receive Grant from AgSouth

AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Vice President Matt Riddle of the Batesburg-Leesville location announced today that the Johnston and Ridge Spring Farmers Markets were recipients of a $500 grant awarded by the cooperative. The markets were two of the 41 South Carolina and 22 Georgia community based farmers markets to receive the grants. In all, the […]