Mae-Ann Webb, Miss York 2015, will compete June 23-27 in the Miss South Carolina Pageant in Columbia, South Carolina. She is a native of Ridge Spring. In a recent post on Facebook Miss Webb stated, “Miss South Carolina is a job far beyond the glamorous lifestyle of wearing a crown and banner. I know that I […]
– By Tonya Guy – Edgefield lost one of her finest native sons last week. Mr. Raymond Tidwell Timmmerman, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 18, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Raymond was one of the best men we ever met. He was already a volunteer at the […]
Farmer’s Market: Edgefield Farmers Market is open on the square on Saturdays from 9 to 1. For more info call Carolyn at 803-507-00278. Class Meeting: W.E. Parker High Class of 1966 will hold a class meeting Saturday, June 13, at Aiken Electric Cooperative Meeting Room from 9 to 11 a.m. in preparation for the 50th […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Marjorie Miller Reel, of Jeter St., wife of George E. Reel, died Wednesday June 10, 2015 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held Friday June 12, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield. Mrs. Reel was a native of Edgefield County and was the daughter of the late Ernest […]
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Trenton will open its shaded park and inviting pathways for their Ridge Peach Festival. Those who have attended before know that “Trenton is a Special Place.” Those who never attended are invited to come out and witness why “Trenton is a Special Place.” Every 3rd Saturday in June for the […]
Leric Merriweather, 29, of Edgefield, was shot and killed Saturday night, June 6, around 8:45 on Moragne Street. According to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter, who spoke to The Advertiser regarding the incident, it is believed Merriweather had been at a party earlier in the evening where he had gotten into a confrontation with another […]
June 8, 2015 – Hummingbirds, which artist John J. Audubon called “glittering fragments of the rainbow,” are once again darting around flowers and feeders in South Carolina, say state natural resources officials. Hummingbirds are as fascinating to study as they are beautiful to watch. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages South Carolina residents […]
George Wingard of the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and co-producer of the award-winning movie Discovering Dave visited the offices of The Edgefield Advertiser recently to help tout the numerous awards the movie has received. Wingard and co-producer Mark Albertin (videographer and owner of Scrapbook Productions) give credit to the Dave pot that was uncovered […]
The Edgefield County Theater Players are presenting Deathtrap, a thriller by Ira Levin; the play opens on Friday, June 12. Dave Engelman is directing the play. Audiences will see a new face among the Edgefield actors, that of Diana Kogon. Also among the players is Stephanie Turner, Bob Fitch and Chris Clancy. Tickets may be […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mr. Ralph Howard Clark, age 83, will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11 o’clock at Bland Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Mt of Olives Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Mr. Clark died Saturday, June 6, […]