The Edgefield Advertiser is the oldest newspaper in South Carolina, by virtue of the fact of never ceasing to publish and never changing its legal identity since its founding in 1836. Since 2003, this newspaper has sought to write the stories of the people of the area it serves, “a first draft of history” according to a famous journalist, always seeking to create an unbiased platform for the entire readership to use for grievances, for applauding good deeds, for criticisms and for conveying expectations of their local communities.
STAFF
Suzanne Gile Mims Derrick, Owner, Publisher & Editor – suzanne@edgefieldadvertiser.com
Sandra Reece, Office Manager, Accounting – Legals, Classified , & phoned in ads – sandra@edgefieldadvertiser.com
Jack Reece, Writer/Photographer – jack@edgefieldadvertiser.com
Sharon Nunamaker, Advertising Manager — sharon@edgefieldadvertiser.com
Jo Ann Amos, Graphic Artist — joann@edgefieldadvertiser.com
Robert Norris, III, Online Editor and Distribution Manager
Leanna Davis, Circulation Manager
Butler Derrick III, Assistant to Editor
Scott Wherry, Advisor
Buck Asbill, Columnist (Ramblin’ ‘Round)
John Owen Clark, Columnist (Our Buildings)
Dorrie Hammant, Columnist (My Life in England)
Sigrid Fowler, Guest Columnist
Jack Reece, Sports Columnist
Becky Turner, Columnist (Cook’s Corner)
Hattie Watson, Garden Columnist
Kim Walker, Columnist (Donkey Lore)
Olin Berry, Local Weather
Tiffani Ireland, Reporter
Gerald Doolittle, Sports Reporter
Bob Edmonds, Book Review
Community Correspondents:
Ethel Butler, Bettis Academy
Juliette Byrd, Down Jacob McKie Road
Sadie Davis, Ward News
Mary Anne Hair, Johnston News
Linda Nidiffer, Mount Vintage Grapevine
Dolly Padgett, Antioch News
Joanne Painter, Up Meeting Street and ‘Round About
Modena Stevens, China Grove News & Moores in Motion
Jeanne Loar, West Side Story
Alleen Miller, Colliers News
Josie Rodgers, Ridge Spring News
