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

Neighborliness or Not, That Is the Question

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

News

Legislative Update

Legislative Update

04/24/23  Last week was the 15th week of the 2023…

WHAT HAPPENED JUNE 6

<strong>WHAT HAPPENED JUNE 6</strong>

THE DAY PRICELESS OLD EDGEFIELD POTTERY WAS DISCOVERED MISSING  The police…

School & Sports

Reaghan Whitlock Signs with Shorter

Reaghan Whitlock Signs with Shorter

Reaghan Whitlock signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Shorter University next Fall. Reaghan will join her older sister, Becca, who is a member of the Hawks team as…

Recent Events at BPLA

Recent Events at BPLA

Pictured are a group of veterans who attended the Veterans Appreciation Day breakfast at BPLA.   ​Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy recently held a First Responders Day and a Veterans…

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…

Agriculture

Summer rains eliminate drought status in five counties

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…

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Crime Report

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Government

SCDOT News

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…

Edgefield County Government Offices Closed Monday

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…

County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact – Schools Closed

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…

Health

Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory – ECW&SA

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, …

“Fun Shoot” Again this Year – Fundraiser

The New Medical Office Building on the Rise

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

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Government

Family Court Judge Retires

Family Court Judge Retires

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

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