Congratulations to: Leo James Antuna, Christopher Paul Armstrong, Malcolm Jamal Axen, Dalton Ellis Bagshaw, Derek Arthur Barnhart, Joshua Davis Barton, Titus Cordell Bean, Quianna Renee Berry, Aleshia Moquita Blacks, Aliya Porscha Blacks, Jermiah Christopher Blocker, Samuel Jackson Blythe, Brittney Elizabeth Boatwright, Marquis Anthony Brooks, Caitlyn Brice Brown, Keati DeVarje Buchanan, Aaliyah Shavon Buckhanon, Shuron Al-Keim […]
Results of the 2015 Deer Hunter Survey conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources indicate that the statewide harvest of deer decreased about 4 percent last season, not surprising given the poor hunting conditions last fall. An estimated 111,035 bucks and 83,995 does made up a total harvest of 195,030, according to Charles Ruth, […]
North Augusta, SC – Local 88.3 WAFJ radio station is headed to area small towns each Friday in June. The goal of each stop is to spend face to face time with local residents and listeners in each town. The first stop will be Johnston, SC. 88.3 WAFJ will be at the Johnston Mural from […]
No Funding Available for Multi-Thousand Dollar Project The plight of Beaverdam Structures 1&2 was first brought to public attention at Edgefield County Council’s last monthly meeting. It was there that Edgar Lamb, President of the Beaverdam Water Shed Commissioners, informed Council the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) had issued repair orders for […]
More than fifty people from the Edgefield area traveled to Charleston on April 27th for a great occasion: the induction of David Drake, widely known as “Dave the Potter,” into the South Carolina Hall of Fame. An extraordinary ceramic artisan that lived in Edgefield during the 19th century, Dave is the organization’s 93rd inductee. Dr. […]
The Grand Opening of The Phoenix Factory on May 5th was a resounding success. Over 125 friends, family, and well-wishers gathered for this ambrosial night filled with good food and fellowship. The tables groaned under the weight of so many delicious delicacies that were prepared by some of the most talented cooks in Edgefield County. […]
For carpenters Larry Miller and son Will, finding old newspapers during renovation and remodeling projects is not uncommon. As Mr. Larry explained to The Advertiser, years ago, people would use the newspapers as insulation. So, when the pair was working on a recent remodeling project at a home in Trenton, they were not surprised when, […]
A press release below from Wardlaw Academy dated April 22. We are pleased to announce the hiring of Joe Hulsey as our new Head of School, with his start date being July 1st. Mr. Hulsey was raised in Columbia and comes to us with over twenty years of experience in schools in the Savannah and […]
The Edgefield Police Department was called to the Dollar General on Augusta Road on Sunday, April 24, in response to a fight between two subjects at the business. However, en route to the location, dispatched notified responding law enforcement that one of the suspects had left the scene. A deputy with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s […]
Making mud pies is a rite of passage of sorts for children. However, the Edgefield Clay Studio hopes to turn that passing fascination with mud into a life-long appreciation for the art of pottery. Most citizens of Edgefield County are probably familiar with the new pottery studio that has opened in the town of Edgefield, […]