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Principal Charidy Goldman & Principal Sara-Beth Brown The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) announces the appointment of experienced school leaders Sara-Beth Brown and Charidy Goldman as principals for the 2026–27 school year. Mrs. Brown will serve as principal of Merriwether Middle School (MMS), and Ms. Goldman will serve as principal of Merriwether Elementary School (MES). […]
Johnston, SC – Five years ago, Janelle Clark-Stevens’s first experience working in the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) came during summer session at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School, and she recalls those few short weeks fondly. Now, they will hold an even broader meaning in the greater story of her continuing career in education. Members of […]
The Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial team completed a championship three-peat on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Richland County Judicial Center with its third consecutive state title, the team’s seventh title within the last decade, and 12th state championship overall. The Rebels now advance to the High School Mock Trial (HSMT) National Finals […]
Saturday, March 21 Ridge Healthcare Foundation will sponsor their third annual Fun Run Saturday, March 21. The 5K/Run Walk will begin and end at 129 Courthouse Square in Edgefield at 10 am. There will be short races for ages 3-7. This is a family friendly event with jump houses, a 360 photo booth, and vendors on the square. Calvin Henderson […]
In January, Johnston and Edgefield advertised about the coming elections for Mayor and Town Council, April 7, 2026. That time is nearing, and the Advertiser wishes to bring the elections to the attention of the citizens, giving them the slates of candidates, where to vote and to announce that these elections are nonpartisan, so no […]
Councilman Albert Talbert, representing District One of Edgefield County, has called for a Town Hall Meeting for his constituency to gather to discuss what is happening in Edgefield County and what issues they may have, and concerns, that could be brought to the group for discussion. This meeting is planned for March 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. […]
Lander alumnus, Steven “Stevie” Griffith, has had a career as an actor on stage in theatrical performances, movies and television, as well as behind the scenes as a set designer and builder – and now as a renowned playwright. Contributed photo by Geoffrey Wade Photography. GREENWOOD, S.C.— When the cameras rolled on the set of […]
GREENWOOD, S.C.—The Department of Music atLander University invites the community to join theLander Chamber Orchestra and University Singers fora concert Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., in the AbneyCultural Center Auditorium on the Lander campus.This event is free and open to the public. The Chamber Orchestra is under the direction of Prof.Amy Blackwood, who holds […]
While sitting down to enjoy turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, that’s about where the similarity ends. “The wild turkey in a sprint can outrun a galloping horse for a short distance,” said Charles Ruth, Big Game Program coordinator for the S.C. Department of […]