False Report of Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Leads to Other Charges The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a carjacking and armed robbery Monday, June 9. The complainant, 27 year old Andrew Bartley Whitlock, of Augusta, GA, called 911 from his cell phone from a location on Republican Road to report the incident. […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Outdoor industry leaders gathered in the State House yesterday as Governor Nikki R. Haley officially proclaimed June 2014 as Great Outdoors Month in South Carolina, joining many states across the country in the effort to recognize the outdoors and encourage their enjoyment through recreation and fitness. The proclamation was spurred by the newly […]
The American Legion Auxiliary of South Carolina is again sponsoring Palmetto Girls State. This year’s program will run June 8 through June 14 on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton. Hezzie Griffis Unit 30 is pleased to be able to send 7 girls from this area for a week of learning about duties, rights, […]
DRN Says “Not to Panic” – By Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter confirmed for The Advertiser, Wednesday, June 11, that there had been multiple sightings that morning of a bear in the town of Edgefield. According to Chief Carter, the bear was sighted on Rosa Hill, Pickens Street, Wells Road, and Eastview. […]
“Yesterday [Monday, June 9, 2014] there was an accident at our facility in Edgefield which sadly has resulted in injuries to three of our valued employees. Two of those employees are now recovering at the Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Another has thankfully been released from the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with those […]
Unofficial results for the June 10, 2014 Primary Election in Edgefield County. For official results and statewide counts, visit: http://www.scvotes.org 100% of Precincts Reporting 21.58% Voter Turnout Probate Judge Cooks 30.85% Peeler 69.15 County Council District 1 Dorn 26.27% Quarles 15.12 Talbert 58.61 U.S. Senate (R) Bower 3.24% Bright 9.28 Cash 33.59 Connor 6.78 Dunn 1.95 Graham […]
ECH “Doing Better Than Just Surviving” – By Tiffani Ireland – The Advertiser met Monday, June 9, for an interview with Edgefield County Hospital CEO Brandon Clary to talk about the current state of the hospital and plans for its future. Built in 1972, Clary called this 25 bed critical access hospital “crucially important” to […]
ECSO Locates Stolen Vehicle – One Arrest Made – One Suspect Still Being Sought The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the Merriwether area Tuesday, June 3, after a report that a truck matching the description of a vehicle stolen out of Aiken County was seen in the area. A deputy located the suspect vehicle, […]
CLEMSON, S.C. – Backyard beekeeping is a growing field and many people are interested but do not know how to get started or may start without enough background information. A Clemson University Extension Service workshop aims to help people decide whether beekeeping is really for them. The June 19 workshop at the Roper Mountain Science Center in […]
After seven years as Johnston’s Police Chief, Chris Aston announced his retirement from law enforcement at Johnston’s Town Council meeting, Monday, June 9. After making it official, Aston spoke with The Advertiser regarding his 23 year law enforcement career and his impending departure from it saying “It’s been a good ride, and I’ve enjoyed it.” […]