Edgefield’s Annual Tree Lighting Festivities

Edgefield’s Annual Tree Lighting Festivities

This weekend marks the official beginning of the Christmas season with the Biggest Shopping Day of the year beginning Friday, November 23, and the Christmas tree lighting, and snow on the square followed by a holiday movie on the town square Friday evening. The Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting tradition will be Friday night at 6:00 p.m., […]

National Rural Health Day Celebrated At ECH

National Rural Health Day Celebrated At ECH

National Rural Health Day was celebrated on November 15 at the Edgefield County Hospital with a conference calling together leaders in rural health from over the state and many local members of the medical community and agencies in this county. Mr. Tony Keck of the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services gave the address […]

Merchants Beware! Counterfeit Money Again in County

Merchants Beware! Counterfeit Money Again in County

According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday, Nov. 14, two counterfeit $100 bills were tendered on two different occasions at the McDonald’s on Augusta Road in Edgefield. Alledgedly, an employee with the establishment made two separate purchases at the location in which she paid for items each time with a […]

A Salute to Edgefield County Veterans

A Salute to Edgefield County Veterans

By Jack Reece – “Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E. Lee As the events of Sunday last began to unfold on The Square in Edgefield one could only wonder if the picture being […]

Help Choose Edgefield’s New Welcome Sign

Help Choose Edgefield’s New Welcome Sign

Vote for Your Favorite –  The Town of Edgefield would like input from its citizens as to which welcome sign would be preferred to greet guests to the village.  Pictured are the three choices available from which to choose.  To vote, please call Town Hall at 637-4014.  Please note the number assigned to each picture […]

Singing, Snow and Santa Will be Filling the Air!

Singing, Snow and Santa Will be Filling the Air!

The 39th Annual Edgefield Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.  There will be a horse drawn wagon for rides, Singing performances by W. E. Parker Chorus, JET Middle School and STHS Show Choir and others. Entry forms for the 2012 Parade can be found at Edgefield Town Hall, Johnston […]

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

Confederate Re-enactors were on parade at the Edgefield County Historical Society meeting at the Greek Revival home called Darby Plantation in Trenton, on Sunday afternoon. A balmy breeze was encouraging for the outdoor affair, as attendees sat in chairs that encircled the front steps leading to the wraparound porch which acted as a stage. Clarice […]

NWTF Plans Two Days of Fun in Edgefield

NWTF Plans Two Days of Fun in Edgefield

For the first time, the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey cooking contest the day after its annual Edgefield Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet. The fun starts when the Edgefield NWTF Chapter hosts its fundraising banquet, with a tailgating theme this year, Thursday, Nov. 15, in Old Kendall Mill at 560 Norris St. Doors […]

Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

If you live in the town of Edgefield, chances are you have been hearing alarms going off at, perhaps, an alarming rate as of late.  One concerned citizen called The Advertiser Friday, Oct. 19, after hearing the alarms sound to inquire if the number of rings had any specific meaning other than the fire department […]

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