The Edgefield Advertiser – 1836–2020 Oldest Newspaper in South Carolina

Property Rights and “the Pursuit of Happines” Collide

Construction is underway for Tavern Hill, a subdivision marketed as…

Crash Claims the Life of Local Teen

A crash on Egghouse Road in Trenton, Saturday night, Jan. 9, claimed…

70+ Vaccination Program – a 7-County Service

We at Self Regional Healthcare are excited to meet the…

South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department…

Petition Circulates to Address Edgefield County Development Future

By Arthur Northrop This article is a first in a series covering…

Bomb Threat at Wardlaw – Suspect in Custody within 1 Hour

A bomb threat at Wardlaw Academy, Thursday, Jan. 7, led to a…

Op-Ed

Cringeworthy?

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however…

By admin on January 15, 2021No Comment

Not in Vain

By: Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these…

By admin on January 15, 2021No Comment

News

County Council Meeting Canceled

The Advertiser learned that the Edgefield County Council meeting scheduled…

By admin on January 5, 2021No Comment

Local Park Vandalized

Another Church Victim of Thieves The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office…

By admin on January 2, 2021No Comment

Riot at McCormick Correctional Institution

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a riot at the…

By admin on December 28, 2020No Comment

A Drive-Thru Nativity: Little Stevens Creek’s First

Mary and Joseph and the Christchild: Jazmyne Mock and Bryson Bledsoe.…

By admin on December 23, 20201 Comment

Happenings

Sports

Fox Creek Boys Win Region Championship Fox Creek Girls Finish Second

5AAA Cross Country Championship Oct. 21, 2020 Girls Team Results: 1 Gilbert 25 pts (3,4,5,6,7) (8,10) 2 Fox Creek 49 (2,9,11,12,15) (19) 3 B-C 61 (1,13,14,16,17) (18,20) Individual Results: 1 Ainsley Allen B-C 23:11 2 Brennley Furness Fox Creek 23:50…

By admin on November 1, 2020No Comment

Can’t Play This Week

Rebels Will Not Play This Week September 25 Game Against Swansea High Postponed (EDGEFIELD, SC)- On September 16, the Edgefield County School District was informed that two Strom…

By admin on September 21, 2020Comments Off on Can’t Play This Week

Wardlaw Players of the Week

Ward law Academy Offensive Player of the Week for the Andrew Jackson Game is #44 Sam Mitchell. Sam carried the ball 16 times for 96 yards and one…

By admin on September 17, 2020Comments Off on Wardlaw Players of the Week

Agriculture

Summer rains eliminate drought status in five counties

Agricultural officials brought encouraging news to the South Carolina Drought Response Committee with several crops reporting the potential…

By admin on August 16, 2017Comments Off on Summer rains eliminate drought status in five counties

State Winners — Smokey Bear poster contest

Ben Collar (3rd grade) and Grace Viseth (4th grade) each won first place in the state (for their…

By admin on April 20, 2017Comments Off on State Winners — Smokey Bear poster contest

Politics
Religion
Obits
Crime
Columnists

Karen Miller Announces for County Council

Karen Miller is announcing for District 2 seat in…

By admin on July 27, 2020

Johnston & Edgefield Town Elections Results

Both Mayors return as winners: Johnston’s Mayor Culbreath received 370…

By admin on April 4, 2018

Strom Thurmond High Students Hold Walking-Out-of-Class Protest

The following information was given in response to…

By admin on March 15, 2018

“FORMATION” A Message for Veterans

Is it possible that you threw away up to…

By admin on October 4, 2017

Lights on at Presbyterian Church on Penn St.

On Sunday, Jan. 28, it was evident the Presbyterian…

By admin on February 16, 2018

Restoration Grant Awarded – Horn’s Creek Church

The Edgefield County Historical Society announced today that the…

By admin on August 7, 2017

McKendree to Celebrate 200 Years

A Family has helped to Hold the History Not…

By admin on July 24, 2017

A Pastor’s Mission, now Reality – “a Worship Place of Quality”

Rev. George L. Brightharp, Pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist…

By admin on July 24, 2017

Leesa Jackson Kemmerlin – West Columbia, SC

W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home…

By admin on January 15, 2021

Ryan Jeremiah White- Trenton,

W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home…

By admin on January 15, 2021

Jeanne Carter -Johnston,S.C.

W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home…

By admin on January 15, 2021

Marian Trotter- Johnston, S.C

W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home…

By admin on January 15, 2021

Crime in Edgefield

Attempted Theft – Recovery of Property The Edgefield County…

By admin on October 21, 2020

Over $6,000 in Equipment Stolen

Shortcut Road Over $6,000 worth of equipment was stolen…

By admin on September 19, 2020

Two County Residents Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Saluda

The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects,…

By admin on April 9, 2020

Breaking News- Shooting Incident in Johnston – Suspect in Custody

A shooting incident occurred Monday, Mar. 30, in Johnston…

By admin on March 31, 2020

Letter to Editor — Marguerite Cassels

Mt. of Olives Cemetery To the many of you…

By admin on April 26, 2017

Letter to the Editor — Doug Timmerman

Letter to the Editor, Have you taken a stroll…

By admin on April 26, 2017

Culinary Critics – A Year of Reviews

This month the Culinary Critics are not reviewing an…

By admin on April 4, 2017

Culinary Critics – 3rd Generation Catering & Family Restaurant

3rd Generation Catering & Family Restaurant Thursday – Hot…

By admin on September 28, 2016

Government

Edgefield County Agrees to Assist Johnston with Cleanup Effort

Edgefield County Council voted at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Feb. 6, to assist the Town of Johnston with their cleanup efforts of debris…

By admin on February 8, 2018Comments Off on Edgefield County Agrees to Assist Johnston with Cleanup Effort

SCDOT News

4 Way Stop Coming at Weaver and Bland Baptist The Advertiser was notified by SCDOT that the intersection at Weaver Road and Bland Baptist…

By admin on November 30, 2017Comments Off on SCDOT News

Edgefield County Government Offices Closed Monday

The Edgefield County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 11, because of weather related issues. They anticipate reopening the offices on Tuesday morning…

By admin on September 10, 2017Comments Off on Edgefield County Government Offices Closed Monday

County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact – Schools Closed

County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact Schools and County Offices Closed Monday Edgefield County schools as well as Edgefield County government offices are closing…

By admin on September 10, 2017Comments Off on County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact – Schools Closed

Health

Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory – ECW&SA

EFFECTIVE December 20, 2017 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located on Currytown Road from about and including Mealing Drive down to Martintown Road, …

By admin on December 21, 2017Comments Off on Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory – ECW&SA

“Fun Shoot” Again this Year – Fundraiser

The New Medical Office Building on the Rise

New MD Serving the Area – Dr. R. Rashad Brightharp

Community

Announcing a New Poetry Contest

“Adventures in Reading” The Edgefield Reading Council is pleased to announce our first poetry contest with the theme…

By admin on October 22, 2019

Government

Family Court Judge Retires

Pictured L-R: Edgefield County Clerk of Court Charles Reel, Judge Deborah Neese, Court Reporter Wendy Derrick, and Family…

By admin on June 14, 2017

Hunting & Outdoors

Deer seasons opening up across the state

Make sure you have your tags, deer seasons opening up across the state COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2019)…

By admin on September 17, 2019

Classifieds

Women In Unity 14th Annual Banquet

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By admin on February 29, 2016

Features

RECENT NEW OWNERSHIP BRINGS CHANGE

This is the first in a three-part series on new ownerships of buildings/businesses that are impacting the community.…

By admin on August 30, 2018

Page Two

Thomas Strother, LCDR (ret.) USN — Remembering WW I

Thomas Strother, LCDR (ret.) USN, former teacher of history at U.S. Naval Academy and whose roots are in…

By admin on May 23, 2017