Don’t Cosign That Check

Don’t Cosign That Check

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By: Robert Scott There once was a messy argument between two partners, Lou and Bud, in a successful business. The business would fold if the two tried to split the company up, so they were […]

Pain, Hardship and Hurt

Pain, Hardship and Hurt

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By: Scott Cooper   I am thinking of so many friends which I personally know are hurting. Among the hurts I am thinking about are illness, illness of family members, or strained relationships over things […]

ECA, Now a Resource for the Community

ECA, Now a Resource for the Community

  “In October of 2017, when the Edgefield County Acoustics (ECA) group had their first meeting, I did not know so many musicians were in the County,” stated Arthur Northrop, whose idea it was, initially, to form such a group. From this nucleus, he says, has developed many groups that continue, after their meetings once […]

Retiring of Flags in Trenton

Retiring of Flags  in Trenton

Trenton Mayor Padgett stands with the flag box Jonathan Kemp made for Trenton, similar to the one that his twin brother Bradley made for the front yard of the American Legion Hut ion Edgefield.  The Trenton box is being housed in the fire department. If you have a torn or ragged US flag, place in […]

Looking Toward Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 21

Looking Toward Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 21

  Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class With this being the month of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and his holiday, scholars at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy in Trenton, South Carolina are honoring the civil rights activist’s dream.  Like most elementary classes during this time, Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class is learning about the importance of having a […]

Why Are Republicans Accused of Racism?

Why Are Republicans Accused of Racism?

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By Robert Scott That question was the attention-grabbing lead of an OpEd article in the Washington Postlast Friday. Many conservatives likely read that headline and said, “There goes the Washington Postagain, exposing their liberal bias.” […]

Vision Plan 2023 Update

Vision Plan 2023 Update

Edgefield County Administrator Tommy Paradise presented to Edgefield County Council at their January 8 meeting an update to the Vision Plan 2023.  Under four main headings, Economic Development, Enhance Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, and Medical Services (Public Safety), Strengthen and Improve Recreation Program, and Upgrade and Expand County Infrastructure, Paradise noted goals and within those […]

Monroe Kneece, Sr. – Johnston, SC

Thurmond Burnett                David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home PO Box 389 – 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 Phone: 803-637-6536 Email: david@edgefieldmercantile.com     January 12, 2019     Monroe Kneece, Sr. Johnston, SC   Charles Monroe Kneece, Sr., 89, husband of Barbara Summer Kneece, of Calhoun St., Johnston, SC entered into rest Friday, […]