Dale Cullum owner of Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm stands with a Virginia Pine and White Pine he entered in the SC State Fair, both received first place blue ribbons for their category. Also entered was a Leyland Cypress that won second place. turkeycreekchristmas.com
Sen. Shane Massey will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 6 -7:30 p.m. Senator Massey will provide an update on the 2013 session of the General Assembly, look ahead to the 2014 session, and answer questions. Everyone is invited to attend.
CLEMSON, S.C. – Despite the Clemson Tigers’ hopes to crush the Maryland Terrapins on the football field Saturday, Clemson researchers are dedicated to protecting turtles in a human-altered ecosystem. “A healthy planet relies on biodiversity, and turtles are an intricate part of a healthy ecosystem,” said Robert Baldwin, an associate professor in Clemson’s School of Agricultural, Forest, […]
Edgefield County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Under Phase 31 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program our county has been chosen to receive $10,268 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. […]
The Atlanta Falcons Running Back Coach, Gerald Brown, invited youth from Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center to the Falcons Training Camp. The youth were ecstatic to receive the invitation, said CEO Marcella Edwards. “It was a dream come true for some to meet Coach Brown and the players. Youth who attended the training camp were […]
Strom Thurmond High’s 2013 Homecoming Queen was crowned Friday evening at half time. She is Shayy Widner. She stands (center) with the first runner-up (left) Yahaira Escalera and second runner-up, Megan Sherman (right). They are pictured here with their fathers. Photo by Bill Hart for The Advertiser. — Have something to say? Please leave your […]
Toxoplasmosis, a one-celled parasite found in many meats, can occur in South Carolina deer, but venison is not the only source of the disease, says a state Department of Natural Resources deer biologist. “Many people concerned about eating venison, or deer meat, have called the department asking about the likelihood of exposure to toxoplasmosis,” said […]
The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant was held Saturday October 19 at the Ridge Spring Civic Center. So many beautiful young ladies were present and participated. The winner Miss Harvest Festival won a $500.00 scholarship to her school of choice. Congratulations to all. RIDGE SPRING 2013 HARVEST FESTIVAL BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNERS Junior Division: Picture […]
GET READY for the annual Trenton Flyers Candy Drop. Kids (to 12 years of age) and the young at heart are invited to join the Trenton Flyers Association Saturday October 26th at the Edgefield County Airport, Yonce Field in Trenton, for a special Halloween treat. Planes will be on display at 11:30 a.m. and candy […]
• 8th Consecutive Region Title October 7 was another exciting night for volleyball at Wardlaw Academy. First the Middle school team beat Anderson Christian (2-1) then the Varsity team won (3-1) with scores of 25-19, 25-20, 18-25, 25-22. The win clinched the Patriots eighth consecutive Region title. “This team has a great balance of athleticism and […]