Trenton Council Turns Square’s Maintenance Over to TCDA

Trenton Council Turns Square’s Maintenance Over to TCDA

– By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council voted unanimously to turn maintenance of the town square over to the Trenton Community Development Association at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 11.  The TCDA has offered to be responsible for the square’s upkeep at no cost to the town, except possible water charges […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

False Report of Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Leads to Other Charges The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a carjacking and armed robbery Monday, June 9. The complainant, 27 year old Andrew Bartley Whitlock, of Augusta, GA, called 911 from his cell phone from a location on Republican Road to report the incident. […]

This Fragile Earth

Opinion  – By Robert Scott – Care for the sick. Feed the hungry. These are two responsibilities all of us have, discussed in this column the past two weeks. In my adult life we have come a long way in another task: to be better stewards of what The Book of Common Prayer calls “this […]

Governor Declares June as Great Outdoors Month in South Carolina

Governor Declares June as Great Outdoors Month in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Outdoor industry leaders gathered in the State House yesterday as Governor Nikki R. Haley officially proclaimed June 2014 as Great Outdoors Month in South Carolina, joining many states across the country in the effort to recognize the outdoors and encourage their enjoyment through recreation and fitness. The proclamation was spurred by the newly […]

George “June” Jefferson, Jr.

TRENTON, S. C.  –  Mr. George “June” Jefferson, Jr., of Jefferson Lane, entered into rest June 10, 2014. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Old Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Limuer Myers officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jefferson, a native of Edgefield County was […]

Seven Local Girls Selected to Attend Palmetto Girls State

Seven Local Girls Selected to Attend Palmetto Girls State

The American Legion Auxiliary of South Carolina is again sponsoring Palmetto Girls State.  This year’s program will run June 8 through June 14 on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton. Hezzie Griffis Unit 30 is pleased to be able to send 7 girls from this area for a week of learning about duties, rights, […]

Library News for Edgefield County

Library News for Edgefield County

Edgefield County Library News — Poet and Author John M. Starino is launching a Poetry and Musical Open Mic with the Edgefield County Public Library on Friday, June 20, 2014. Open Mic will be from 6-8 p.m.  Refreshments will be available. John, along with Joe Schneider, the Library’s manager, wants participants to discover their creativity […]

Here and There – 6-12-14

Here and There – 6-12-14

Junior Volunteers; Edgefield County Hospital is seeking young men or women ages 14-17 to volunteer at the hospital 8-10 hours per week beginning June 23. For more info contact Kristi Tucker at 803-384-4003. Cancelled: The Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 12, 2014 at 6pm has been cancelled due to there being no business […]

Confirmed Bear Sighting in City of Edgefield

Confirmed Bear Sighting in City of Edgefield

DRN Says “Not to Panic” – By Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter confirmed for The Advertiser, Wednesday, June 11, that there had been multiple sightings that morning of a bear in the town of Edgefield. According to Chief Carter, the bear was sighted on Rosa Hill, Pickens Street, Wells Road, and Eastview. […]

Grover Clarence Talbert

HUNTSVILLE, Tx. – Grover Clarence Talbert, age 82, died June 10 in Huntsville, Texas. He was born January 6, 1932, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was the first son of Grover Clarence Talbert, Sr., and Helen Aileen Byrd Talbert. He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Dr. Robert E. Talbert […]