The Dollar General in Johnston was robbed by two men Friday night, Jan. 18, at approximately 9:30. Investigator Lamaz Robinson of the Johnston Police Department told The Advertiser in an interview that two men entered the store near closing and overpowered a clerk on the register. The two men then took the cash from the […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission congratulates the finalists in the state’s 2012-2013 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. All nine students advance to the March 16 state finals to compete for South Carolina’s spot in the POL national finals and a shot at a $20,000 scholarship. Region 1: Upstate Ashley Kiley, Crescent […]
Monday evening the Republican Women of Edgefield County held their January meeting at Town Hall. It was the first meeting for two new officers: Trish Berry, president, and Laura McKie, treasurer. Ms. Berry thanked outgoing officers Melanie Gibson and Mary Allison Pettigrew with plaques commemorating their service. The meeting adjourned after a lively discussion of […]
9th annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers – COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 22, 2013 – Have a photo that encapsulates rural life in the Palmetto State? Send it to Commerce and you might be the winner of the ninth annual Amateur Rural Summit Photography Contest. Sponsored by the Small Business and Rural Development Division […]
The year 2013 promises to be an exciting time for the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce. With several events on the horizon, our current Board of Directors is looking to a prosperous new year. Chamber Annual banquet, February 7th; March Oyster Roast; Women in Business health fair – expo; School Supply Drive; TOY/COY- Celebration, and […]
Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center hosted their 1st Community Family Night. Family is a miniature replica of the society in itself, says, CEO, Marcella Edwards. “A close family bond is like a safe harbor where our youth find refuge.” We are making every effort to create activities and events to preserve the bond of unity […]
McKenzie Talbert Wins Carolinas Georgia Junior Championship – Once again the rolling hills of Mount Vintage Golf Club in Edgefield, South Carolina served as the venue for the annual Carolinas-Georgia Junior Championship and once again McKenzie Talbert, Strom Thurmond High School senior and future Clemson Tiger secured the women’s title. The three-day tournament got under […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mr. Charles( June) Brightharp, Jr., 86, of Community Road, entered into rest January 20, 2013 at Trinity Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 62 years of Carrie Bell Geter Brightharp. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Old Macedonia Baptist Church with the […]
TRENTON, S. C. – Ms. Edna Mance, entered into rest January 21, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Ms. Mance, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Science Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Rev. Charlie (Leatta) Johnson, Sr., Trenton, SC; 4 daughters, Lucille East, Trenton, SC, Juanita (Charlie) Nixon, Edgefield, […]
A Feast in Celebration at Macedonia – Edgefield joined the country in what was called, by the media, “a double celebration.” Martin Luther King, Jr., was honored by many, at the same time as the Inauguration. A noontime program honoring King was held at Simmons Ridge Baptist Church, Center Springs Rd., Edgefield. (An earlier celebration […]