The Advertiser received this announcement on Feb. 27, issued by candidate. Today, February 27, 2012, I, Norman Dorn, will announce my bid for reelection to County Council District #1. My major concern is to be a voice or the voiceless in this county. Probably the most disconcerting issue in the county is that Edgefield County […]
A Silent/Live Auction to benefit The American Red Cross in Saluda County will be held on Friday, March 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Juniper in Ridge Spring. Last year this event raised $10,000. This money was used to help disaster victims in Saluda County. All disaster assistance is free of charge to the victim. It […]
NWTF to Visit Troops Overseas The NWTF has partnered with Armed Forces Entertainment and Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund to participate in the first Outdoor Legends Tour. NWTF CEO and proud Edgefield resident George C. Thornton, NWTF spokespersons Brenda Valentine and Michael Waddell, NWTF Foundation Board member Ryan Klesko and a number […]
Edgefield has always been a “honeyed” word in my home. From the time that images were implanted in my three-year-old awareness, I envisioned a quaint Southern town of charm and family affection. My father John Lake–no middle name–was born in the County, June 11, 1870. As a “preemie,” he was not expected to live “until morning” […]
Search for Superintendent Underway – Local Attorney Seeks Position Possible Changes to Football Stadium Superintendent Search The Edgefield County School Board has announced that the search for a new Superintendent is officially underway. Prior to this announcement, Attorney Greg Anderson, long-time attorney for the Edgefield County School Board, made public at last week’s school […]
Fresh prunings off of Highway 25 near Pine House.
Wardlaw Academy presented their new head football coach last Wednesday afternoon making the announcement in the school canteen before a large crowd of students, faculty, parents and friends. The well-kept secret was out of the bag when Headmaster Stan Whitlock walked into the room accompanied by Coach Mark Rodgers, recently the Head Football Coach at […]
Today, March 1, 2012, Davis Rhett Parkman made his announcement to run for Sheriff of Edgefield County. A lifetime resident of Johnston, Mr. Parkman stated that “with 17 years of service on the Johnston Town Council and 18 years as Magistrate, I feel I have a great deal of experience to offer the county in […]
The story began on December 16 when Willie was injured in an unfortunate accident. He spent many days in ICU, followed by a hospital stay and a brief period of rehab. Willie continues to improve. Willie, along with his family, wants to send A BIG THANK YOU to the many who have provided so much […]