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 […]

Golf Carts Stolen From Local Country Clubs

Golf Carts Stolen From Local Country Clubs

A total of 8 golf carts and 10 battery chargers were stolen from 2 area golf courses over the week of May 13.  According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, 4 golf carts and 4 battery chargers were stolen sometime during the aforementioned week from Pine Ridge Country Club.  The carts […]

Update to Spires – Solesbee Attack

The Edgefield Advertiser has received confirmation from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office that Kevin Richardson, one of the men believed to be responsible for the Spires/Solesbee attack, has been returned to Richmond County from Indiana. Richardson turned himself into Indiana authorities last week after being sought by the RCSO for the beating of  Wesley Spires […]

Final Suspect Wanted in Spires/Solesbee Attack Captured

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thurs., May 16, that the final suspect wanted in connection with the attack of Edgefield County native Wesley Spires and his friend, Ashley Solesbee, has been captured.  According to Lt. Chew with the RCSO, who spoke with The Advertiser Thursday regarding the capture, Kevin Richardson turned himself into authorities […]

One Arrested in Attack of Wesley Spires

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the identity and arrest of one of the suspects in the Riverwalk attack on Wesley Spires and Ashley Solesbee.  Lt. Calvin Chew of the RCSO, who spoke with The Advertiser on Mon., May 13, said the second suspect, 21 years old Robby Moses, was arrested without incident over the […]

Update to Johnston H&R Block Identity Fraud

Update to Johnston H&R Block Identity Fraud

As previously reported by The Advertiser in Feb. of 2012, an employee with the Johnston branch of H&R Block was charged with stealing personal information from clients and using that information to obtain loans.  According to recent reports filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the employee, 36 year old Chandra Roberson of Jackson, SC, […]

Update On Attack of Wesley Spires

– Edgefield County Man Assaulted at Riverwalk in Augusta, Ga. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a suspect in the attack of Edgefield County resident Wesley Spires and his friend, Ashley Solesbee, has been identified.  According to Lt. Calvin Chew with the RCSO, who spoke with The Advertiser on Friday, May 10, […]

Crime Wrap-Up

Crime Wrap-Up

Thieves Steal From County Edgefield County became the victim of thieves sometime over the weekend of Apr. 27 when a county-owned rotary tiller was stolen from the park at Bettis Academy.  According to County Recreational Director Nick Wates, the tiller is usually stored at the county shop, but as it was being used to work […]

Rural Church Burglarized and Vandalized

Rural Church Burglarized and Vandalized

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call Friday, Apr. 26, at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church on Red Oak Grove Road.  According to a report filed by the ECSO, sometime between Wed., Apr. 24, and Fri., Apr. 26, unknown suspects entered the church and stole 4 flat screen televisions.  In addition to […]

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