The latest SC READY assessment data available shows a clear pattern of improvement for the Edgefield County School District, with students demonstrating impressive growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Johnston, SC – The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) is recognized as a statewide leader in student growth in math and shows tremendous […]
By Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. In researching material for this week’s OpEd, I checked what I had written last year atthis time. It […]
By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. At the lawn and garden section of Lowe’s, you will almost always see someonepaying for a heavy bag […]
By Bob Wilson All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. The Council is voting on a plan to limit development in the Sweetwater area that is flawedbecause it is […]
STCTC teacher Jessica Sharp-Miner shows her nine-year-old Ball Python, named Pazuzu, to students at Merriwether Middle School (MMS) who are taking the new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal Care” class The newest faculty member of the Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center (STCTC) is barely threemonths old and only just arrived on campus from Florida […]
Mrs. Virginia Berry, age 81, of Trenton, SC completed her journey on this earth Tuesday, July22, 2025, and is now living in her eternal home in Heaven.Mrs. Berry was born October 28, 1943, in Edgefield County. She was preceded in death by hermother, Grace Robinson Derrick; her husband Thad; her son Raymond; her brother CleveWatson; […]
Joe B. Raines Jr., 87 husband of Linda Langley Raines of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 8, 2025. Joe was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of the late Aileen and Joseph B. Raines Sr. He was a proud graduate of Johnston High School Class of 1955 and a member of Providence […]
GREENWOOD, S.C.—Lander University’s Jackson Lecture Series will host an event featuring celebrated historical actors from American Historical Theatre in honor of Constitution Day. The performance will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 6 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Steven Edenbo (portraying Thomas Jefferson) […]
SCDNR officers want to do everything possible to make sure boaters have a fun yet safe Labor Day holiday. Courtesy boating inspections will be offered at public boat landings around the state on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings. (SCDNR photo) In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Labor Day weekend, the […]
By Scott Cooper All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. One of the key phrases used when discussing real estate is: “Location, location, location!” Stated another way, not […]
