Ridge Spring-Monetta Basketball

Ridge Spring-Monetta Basketball

RSM 60 Williston-Elko 29 Lady Trojan Crystal Preston scored 20 points against W-E last week as Ridge Spring-Monetta pushed their record to 9-4 for the season. Crystal and team mate Jania Bussey both had 3 pointers in the contest. Another Lady Trojan, Alexis Smith, had a big nioght as well with 15 points.   RSM […]

Trenton Approves Nuisance Ordinance

Trenton Town Council was asked to consider passing a nuisance ordinance at their first monthly meeting of 2016 held Wednesday, Jan. 13. Town Administrator Roger LeDuc presented to Council an ordinance that is modeled after Edgefield County’s nuisance ordinance but that has been modified somewhat to accommodate the town. The ordinance will address such matters […]

County Council Holds Special Called Meeting Regarding ECH

Edgefield County Council held a special called meeting, Thursday, Jan. 14, to, among other things, approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a general obligation bond for Edgefield County Hospital. The matter was first presented to Council at their Jan. monthly meeting, Jan. 5, 2016. At that time, ECH board member […]

New Restaurant Coming to Downtown Edgefield

Randy Stamm, owner of Prime Steak House in Aiken, is bringing a new restaurant to downtown Edgefield. The new eatery will be taking up residence in the building that formerly housed Mercy Me! across from Chef Bob’s. Speaking to The Advertiser, Friday, Jan. 15, Stamm said that Nonna’s Italian Kitchen will be a “moderately priced” […]

JOHNSTON POLICE OFFICER WANTED

The Johnston Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Officer. Each applicant must hold a high school diploma or equivalency, a valid SC Driver’s License, be at least 21 years of age, and have no felony record. Experienced, certified officers are encouraged to apply, but all interested persons should also apply. All applicants must […]

Palmetto Shooting Complex Event Draws Record Crowd

Palmetto Shooting Complex Event Draws Record Crowd

More than 550 youth shooters descended upon the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Palmetto Shooting Complex and the town of Edgefield for the South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation sporting clays event. With additional visitors numbering more 1,000, this marked the largest participation and crowd ever to attend an event at the 300-acre shooting facility. These young […]

Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications

Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 33rd annual event. The Festival will be held May 7, 2016, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston to enjoy the day […]

Jerry J. Riggs, Sr.

Jerry Jerome Riggs, Sr., 75, husband of Frances Johnson Riggs, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at his residents Graveside Services will be held Saturday January 16, 2016 at 2 PM at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Edgefield, S.C. Mr. Riggs was born in Metter, GA and was of the Baptist faith. He was retired […]

Eudora Forrest

Johnston, SC Eudora (Doe) Herlong Forrest, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2016. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2 o’clock in Travis Park Cemetery, Saluda, SC. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Born on October 4, 1926 in Saluda, S.C., she was […]

Shirley Rauton Lott

Shirley Rauton Lott

Johnston, SC Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Rauton Lott, age 82, will be held Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Johnston First Baptist Church at 3 o’clock.   The family will receive friends in the church social hall immediately following the service. Interment will be private. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Lott, […]