Rebel Shortstop Signs with Newberry

Rebel Shortstop Signs with Newberry

Strom Thurmond senior Jacob Bass signed Tuesday morning to play baseball for Newberry College.  Young Mr. Bass stated that he decided to sign with Newberry mainly because he really likes the baseball coach.  The baseball coach at Newberry College is Coach and Mrs. Dusty Triplett’s son Russell Triplett. Jacob was joined by his parents Jaye […]

Johnston Development Corporation Tree Lighting

Johnston Development Corporation Tree Lighting

The Johnston Development Corporation will continue the tradition of opening the Christmas season with the tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 2 at 6pm in the municipal parking lot. Christmas music will be in the air as students from Johnston Elementary School, as well as other members of the community, will sing and students selected […]

Elijah Harris, Longtime Sheriff’s Office Employee, Dies

The Advertiser has learned that Elijah Harris, longtime Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office employee, died Monday night after a recent illness. Sgt. Harris had been with the ECSO since 1989 where he started as a road deputy.  Promoted to sergeant in 2003, Sgt. Harris later transferred to the detention center where he was third in in command.  […]

Doing More to Prevent Domestic Violence

– By Connie Stillinger – On October 29, 2013 Bryan Sweatt entered the home of his former girlfriend in Greenwood county, S.C. and shot her, their infant child and three others to death before killing himself with the same handgun. Their murders brought the number of domestic violence deaths in South Carolina for this year […]

Merriwether Elementary Salutes Our Veterans

Merriwether Elementary Salutes Our Veterans

On Friday, November 8, one hundred twenty of Merriwether Elementary School’s 4th grade students honored our veterans with song and recognition during a forty-five minute program held in the cafeteria for all who came.  Mrs. Bowen, the music teacher, lead the students in singing the “National Anthem,” “Armed Forces Medley,” and “God Bless the USA.” […]

Researchers Tackle Problem of Feral Hog Overpopulation, Damage

Researchers Tackle Problem of Feral Hog Overpopulation, Damage

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University wildlife ecologists are collaborating with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, USDA Wildlife Service and Farm Bureau over the next two years to quantify the economic and ecological damage feral hogs cause to South Carolina’s agricultural and natural resources. They will be crafting novel and effective management strategies and educating […]

Johnnie Mae Mims

NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Ms. Johnnie Mae Mims, 57, of Weston Street, entered into rest November 12, 2013. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Freeman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Ms. Mims, a native of Edgefield County […]

John “Butch” Harris Roton

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mr. John “Butch” Harris Roton, 69, husband of Sandra Roton, of W. Martintown Road, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at University Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. J. Earl Welch […]

Catherine Collier

NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Ms. Catherine Mobley Collier, 89, of Allean Square, entered into rest November 17, 2013. Arrangements will be announced later. Ms. Collier, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Young Macedonia Baptist Church and Freedom Temple Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Collier, North Augusta, SC; sons, […]

Ware Mathis

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. H. Ware Mathis, 71, of Edgefield, died Friday November 15, 2013 at University Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Republican Baptist Church with Rev. Lance Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Mr. Mathis was a […]