Crime Wrap Up

Crime Wrap Up

Three crime related stories from the area. By Advertiser Staff – Man Sought for Indecent Exposure A case of indecent exposure has Edgefield County law enforcement as well as North Augusta Public Safety on the lookout for a suspect. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, a woman was getting gas […]

Possibility of Payment for Graduation Announced at STHS

Offer Not Affiliated with School District –  By Tiffani Ireland – Recently, an announcement at Strom Thurmond High School has generated a lot of interest from parents and students alike as well as within the school district itself.  The announcement was geared toward juniors and seniors at the school and offered the possibility of $100 […]

In the Print Edition This Week

In the Print Edition This Week

A trip down Woodlawn Road in a “Ramble” by Owen Clark, Johnston writer and historian, is a feature of the April 3 print edition of The Edgefield Advertiser. In answer to a wish, by some of its citizenry, to give more information about our Merriwether section, a name we use to talk about the “lower […]

The New Hospital CEO Warmly Welcomed

The New Hospital CEO Warmly Welcomed

The new CEO at the Edgefield County Hospital was given a great “start-up”’ (like send-off) as he began his first full week of work. Brandon Clary was honored with a reception at which pink ladies abounded and family was in evidence everywhere, his parents from Anderson included. Officers from the hospital welcomed board members who […]

News from Merriwether

A Wal-Mart Super Center Coming to Hwy 25 Not In-County, But Pretty Close –  An announcement came last week that a Wal-Mart Super Center will soon be locating to Hwy 25 in North Augusta almost directly across from the Sonic eatery. Though it will not be located in Edgefield County, it will be situated just […]

Two Pieces of Gun Legislation in S.C. Senate

Two Pieces of Gun Legislation in S.C. Senate

Could Impact Carriers of Concealed Weapons Permits –  By Tiffani Ireland – Two pieces of legislation currently making their way through the South Carolina Senate could have a major impact on those whose have concealed weapon permits.  One bill seeks to expand the rights of those permit holders.  The other could do away with concealed […]

Strom Thurmond FFA Teams Finish Strong in State Finals

Strom Thurmond FFA Teams Finish Strong in State Finals

The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Agronomy Team and Tool Identification Teams finished strong in their respective State Career Development Events (CDE) held at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood on Saturday, March 30, 2013. The Thurmond FFA Agronomy Team was named the State Runner-Up in the South Carolina FFA State Agronomy Finals.  Team members Ryan […]

State Superintendent to visit Edgefield County School District

State Superintendent to visit Edgefield County School District

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais will visit schools in Edgefield School District on Monday, April 1. Dr. Zais will visit Merriwether Middle, W.E. Parker Elementary, Johnston Elementary, and Strom Thurmond High. During his visits, Dr. Zais will meet with administrators to discuss the successes and challenges that currently exist in Edgefield County Schools. Since […]

DHEC to Issue Ground-Level Ozone Forecasts

DHEC to Issue Ground-Level Ozone Forecasts

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will begin issuing daily forecasts for ground-level ozone starting March 31, the agency announced yesterday. “During the warmer months, ground-level ozone is our state’s most widespread air quality concern,” said Myra C. Reece, chief of DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality. “High ground-level ozone concentrations […]

Thurmond FFA Floriculture Team Wins State Competition

Thurmond FFA Floriculture Team Wins State Competition

The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Floriculture team took first place honors in the State Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) held at Spartanburg Community College on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Team members Alana Thurmond, Karson Barrett, Tori Lazenby, Rachel Farmer, and Brittany Hutchins were coached by their FFA Advisors Jeremy Brooks and Darla Steele, Agricultural […]