Mary Elizabeth Newton- Charleston, SC

Thurmond Burnett          Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett               Fax: (803)637-6006 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824   Mary Elizabeth Newton, 101, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 09, 2019 at her residence, Edgefield County […]

Assistance after the Tornado

Assistance after the Tornado

Sunday evening’s (Mar. 3) tornado caused a lot of damage to multiple properties across the county, especially in the Merriwether area.  However, according to Suzy Spurgeon, Director of Emergency Management and with whom the Advertiser spoke just days after the storm regarding cleanup and rebuilding efforts, our area, and our state for that matter, will […]

A Signed Contract on The Edgefield Hotel

A Signed Contract on The Edgefield Hotel

Yellow jonquils are blooming in front of the hotel building and around the square, reminding us of spring and more color and warmth to come. The contract on the hotel which happened over the weekend gives hope, like the flowers, for the future climate of progress for Edgefield.   Mike Bedenbaugh of Preservation South Carolina, […]

Winners in DYW Event, February 23

Winners in DYW Event, February 23

The Distinguished Young Women of Edgefield County were selected in a pageant held February 23.  The following were chosen as winners. Pictured from left to right are Abby Bowser, Fitness Award & Spirit Award; Whitney Davis, First Runner-Up, Interview Award, Self-Expression Award, Talent Award & Spirit Award; Reagan Creasy, North Edgefield County’s Distinguished Young Woman, Scholastic […]

Tornado Hits Edgefield County

Tornado Hits Edgefield County

“Severe Damage” in Merriwether Area Photo; Home of Dan, Lindsey and Emma Key on Woodlawn.  A tree fell into the home through the roof.They had taken refuge in the center hall of the house and were not hurt. A severe thunderstorm bringing heavy rains, fierce winds, and possibly a tornado came through Edgefield County, Sunday, […]

“A DAY WITH THE GANG”

“A DAY WITH THE GANG”

The Edgefield Preservation Association is hosting “A Day With the Gang,” which will be held on May 18, 2019, from 11:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m.  At this time, they are seeking anyone who has recollections, photographs, and/or artifacts from the old Chain Gang Building in Edgefield. This event will assist in the restoration […]

Edgefield County Historical Society

Edgefield County Historical Society

Friday, March 1, 2019 12:00 noon     Press Release   The Edgefield County Historical Society will hold its Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Joanne T. Rainsford Discovery Center at 405 Main Street in Edgefield.  The Meeting will be devoted to the remembrance of State Senator Lawrence Cain […]

Robert Eugene Proper – Edgefield, SC

Thurmond Burnett          Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett                 Fax: (803)637-6006 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com     March 4, 2019       Robert Eugene Proper Edgefield, SC   Robert Eugene Proper, 70, husband […]

Sallie Ann Smith – Modoc, SC

Thurmond Burnett          Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett                             Fax: (803)637-6006   Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com   March 3, 2019       Sallie Ann Smith Modoc, SC […]

Andy L. Brumbles – Johnston, SC

Mercantile Funeral Home Johnston Chapel 384 Lee St. Johnston, South Carolina 29832 (803) 275-2509 or (803) 637-6536     March 2, 2019       Andy L. Brumbles Johnston, SC   Andy L. Brumbles, 67, husband of Nancy Derrick Brumbles of Ridgeview Lake Rd., Johnston, SC entered into rest Friday, March 01, 2019.   Graveside […]