Fill the Big “T” – Leave Your Lasting Mark on Thurmond’s “Walk of Champions”

Fill the Big “T” – Leave Your Lasting Mark on Thurmond’s “Walk of Champions”

The Foundation for Public Schools in Edgefield County invites everyone to become a permanent part of the new stadium project at Strom Thurmond High School. Joel Jolly, Chairman of the Foundation, suggests that the citizenry “fill the big T.” The big T is placed on the ground, in its special spot, at the STHS athletic […]

Upcoming Stories in Our Print Edition

The Edgefield Advertiser print edition will be offering another Ramble in the Merriwether section of our County. Look for this special article, with photos, by Owen Clark, as he ventures down Currytown Road to tell the stories there. This will be found in our special July 3 edition, what we call our holiday edition, to […]

Birdfeeder Basics: Bring on Backyard Birds with the Right Feeders

Birdfeeder Basics: Bring on Backyard Birds with the Right Feeders

When you dine, do you prefer clean and attractive tableware? Does ambiance enhance your enjoyment of your food? Birds feel the same way about their dining habits – the type and cleanliness of your bird feeders directly affects the number and species of birds that will visit your backyard this season. To attract birds, you […]

Urgent Need for All Type Blood Donors

Urgent Need for All Type Blood Donors

AUGUSTA, Ga. – There is an urgent need for blood donors right now. Shepeard Blood Center, the only contracted local blood provider for 21 area hospitals from Barnwell, SC to Baxley, GA, needs blood donors to help meet the needs of our area’s most fragile patients. Locally, there is less than a 1 day supply […]

STHS FFA Wins State Farm Business Management Competition

STHS FFA Wins State Farm Business Management Competition

The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Farm Business Management team took first place honors in the State Farm Business Management Career Development Event (CDE) held at Clemson University on Thursday June 13, 2013 as part of the 86th annual South Carolina FFA State Convention.  Team members Trent Miller, High Individual Scorer in the state event; […]

Ninety Six National Historic Site Schedules Weekend Programs

Ninety Six National Historic Site Schedules Weekend Programs

NINETY SIX, S.C. – From now until September 29, Ninety Six National Historic Site will offer free programs on the weekends.  On Saturdays at 11 am, a guided walk of the battlefield will occur.  At 2 pm on Sundays, a talk will be provided at the Logan Log House.  Every third Saturday 10 am – […]

Fundraiser to Benefit Local Army National Guard Deployed Soldiers

Fundraiser to Benefit Local Army National Guard Deployed Soldiers

The South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers of the Edgefield Armory, the 122nd Battalion Engineers (HSC/FSC) are currently deployed in Afghanistan. Under Operation Enduring Freedom, the Soldiers pledge their “Sapper Honor, Sapper Steel” under the mission name of Task Force Warhorse. Their mission, at the invitation of the Government of Afghanistan is to provide theater […]