Nelson G. Smith

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Nelson G. (Peanut) Smith, 81, of Calhoun St., husband of the late Lillie Vaughan Smith, died Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 A.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield. Mr. Smith […]

Second Samuel Evokes Laughs and Tears

Second Samuel Evokes Laughs and Tears

Here are some cast members from Second Samuel, the play opening tomorrow night at the Wm. Miller Bouknight Theatre in Edgefield, photographed just before the curtain was raised for the Monday night dress rehearsal. They are the town doctor (far left), Woodward (far right), U. S. (seated) and B Flat (in coveralls). His name was Bernie […]

Mozel Smith

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Mozel Smith, 80, of Dogwood Lane, entered into rest June 2, 2013 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Smith, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Moore Smith; three sons, Moses Smith, Edgefield, SC; William Bland, Lanham, […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

A routine traffic stopped resulted in the arrests of three individuals, two 18 year old men and a 26 year old man, Tuesday, May 28.  According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, two plain clothed officers riding in an unmarked law enforcement vehicle observeda green SUV twice disregard a stop sign; […]

Providence Baptist Church Recognizes Graduates

Providence Baptist Church Recognizes Graduates

Providence Baptist Church, Johnston, recently recognized the 2013 high school and kindergarten graduates. Pictured are: Strom Thurmond High School graduate Austin Swiger, son of Brad and Melissa Swiger; RSM Kindergarten graduate Peyton and Parker Holsomback, sons of Jason and Kim Holsomback; and Collin Holsomback; RSM Kindergarten graduate Collin Holsomback, son of James and Casey Holsomback. […]

False Report of Infant’s Drowning Results in Arrest

False Report of Infant’s Drowning Results in Arrest

A woman who claimed her 2 year old infant had drowned over the weekend has been arrested and is facing charges of breach of peace and filing a false police report. According to Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston, who spoke with The Advertiser on Monday following the incident, law enforcement authorities responded to the old […]

Community Shows Its Support for Injured Fire Fighter Wesley Spires

Community Shows Its Support for Injured Fire Fighter Wesley Spires

The Westside Volunteer Fire Department and the Merriwether Fire Department held a BBQ plate sale to benefit Wesley Spires, Saturday, June 1, at the Westside Community Center. While an exact tally of proceeds is yet available, early estimates are that the sold out event raised over $10,000 to assist Wesley with medical costs he has […]

Clifford Carlton Berry

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Clifford Carlton Berry, 86, of Edgefield, husband of the late Jutta Mae Williamson Berry, died Sunday at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Berea Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Berry was a native of Greenwood, S.C. […]