Woman Kidnapped from Edgefield – Found Safe in Lexington County

Eighteen year old Kerrie Edgerly was kidnapped Sunday morning from Edgefield County but was later recovered Sunday night in Lexington County.  According to a spokesperson with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Edgerly was taken from a residence on Ryan Ranch Court in the North Augusta area of Edgefield County around 9:30, Sept. 23, after two […]

Burglary at Animal Hospital in Edgefield

Burglary at Animal Hospital in Edgefield

The veterinary clinic of Clarence Bagshaw on Augusta Road in Edgefield was found burglarized Sunday morning, Sept. 23.  According to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter, who spoke to the Advertiser regarding the incident, the break-in occurred sometime between 7:30 Saturday evening and early Sunday morning.  The thieves damaged a door and window attempting to gain […]

The SRP Federal Credit Union 4thAnnual Fun Shoot

The SRP Federal Credit Union 4thAnnual Fun Shoot

Fourth Annual Fun Shoot, Saturday, September 22, at the NWTF Palmetto Shooting Complex in Edgefield, is enjoyed by people of all levels of shooting experience.  The invitation from SRP Federal Credit Union, host sponsor, and Ridge Healthcare Foundation Board, recipient of the fundraiser income, is for all to come and enjoy the activities, or just […]

Homecoming Court for Wardlaw Academy

Homecoming Court for Wardlaw Academy

Pictured are members of the Wardlaw Homecoming Court: left to right, Catherine Quarles, Elizabeth Ruth, Sara Frances Miller, Davis Wash, Lexi Quarles, and Annalee Rodgers 

A Tree Grew in Edgefield Square

A Tree Grew in Edgefield Square

By Staff writer In the late 80s, early 90s, there was a first Streetscape for the Town Square.  There were some happy as well as disgruntled folks, like now. But one memory is that there was much more mud and many more makeshift pathways. (The actual square was changed during that time, unlike this time) This […]

1982 STHS Baseball State Champions-Honored at Halftime  

1982 STHS Baseball State Champions-Honored at Halftime   

The 1982 Strom Thurmond High School Baseball team had a storybook season that ended in a AAA State Championship.  After losing twice to defending State Champion Newberry HS, the Rebels finished second in the Region but still qualified for the play offs.  As luck would have it we were matched up with Newberry HS in […]

A Ghost Tour: Night in Bloody Edgefield

A Ghost Tour: Night in Bloody Edgefield

Edgefield Preservation Association 104 Courthouse Square Edgefield, SC  29824 803-637-4010 EdgefieldSCPreservation@gmail.com   Want to add a little haunted history to your Halloween this year?  If so, come join the festivities on Saturday, October 20th, at “A Night in Bloody Edgefield.” Take a Candlelight Stroll through Oakley Park and a Ghost Tour of Edgefield Courthouse Square.  […]

Saluda, SC – Mary Anne Crawford

Saluda, SC   –  Mary Anne Crawford

Ramey Funeral Home 202 North Rudolph Street P.O. Box 458 Saluda, South Carolina 29138 (864) 445-2366 rameyfh@embarqmail.com         Dateline: Saluda, SC   Mary Anne Crawford   Mary Anne Hopkins Crawford, 96, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Saluda Nursing Center.   She was born in Saluda County, March 28, 1922 and lived […]

Hurricane Florence Will Not Result in Widespread Gas Price Spikes, Analyst Says

Hurricane Florence Will Not Result in Widespread Gas Price Spikes, Analyst Says

September 12, 2018 Fuel availability tracker expanded to Georgia and continues to be available in North Carolina, South Carolina and VirginiaBOSTON – GasBuddy has now expanded its fuel availability tracker for motorists in Georgia, joining North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia motorists looking for fuel ahead of Hurricane Florence’s arrival, which has prompted millions of people to […]