Edna Hammond Miller

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Edna Hammond Miller, 80, of Sweetwater Rd. wife of 61 years to the late George F. Miller, died Friday May 10, 2013 at National Health Care. Funeral Services will be held Monday May 13, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Sweetwater Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Miller was […]

Update On Attack of Wesley Spires

– Edgefield County Man Assaulted at Riverwalk in Augusta, Ga. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a suspect in the attack of Edgefield County resident Wesley Spires and his friend, Ashley Solesbee, has been identified.  According to Lt. Calvin Chew with the RCSO, who spoke with The Advertiser on Friday, May 10, […]

Willie James Anderson

BRADLEY, S.C. – Captain Willie James Anderson, 68, of 402 New Zion Road, husband of Gladys Jones Anderson, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at HospiceCare of the Piedmont. He was the son of the late Willie and Emma Anderson of Edgefield, SC. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyrone Glen Jones. Willie was […]

Evelyn Gay Harley

JOHNSTON, S.C. –  Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyn Gay Harley, age 90, will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Johnston First Baptist Church at 2 pm with burial to follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1- 2 prior to the service. Bland Funeral Home is […]

Here and There – 5-9-13

Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept.  9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  $5 per day.  For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Friends of the Library: (FOL) wants your support to enhance Library services.  Join us for a tax-deductible $25, dropped off at the […]

William D.”Danny” Carroll

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. William D.”Danny” Carroll, 50, of Berry Farm Rd., died Tuesday May 7, 2013 at his residence. Graveside Services will be held Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery in Johnston. Mr. Carroll was a native of Johnston, S.C. and was the son of Daniel L. […]

Hospital Hosts Largest Employee Group Ever

Hospital Hosts Largest Employee Group Ever

Tuesday evening the Edgefield County Hospital hosted an appreciation dinner at Pine Ridge Club and they had the largest turnout ever for this yearly spring event.  The enthusiasm among employees and board came through in the acceptance of gifts and the pledge of board and administrative personnel that the hospital would continue its service to […]

Fox Creek Softball Takes District Title

Fox Creek Softball Takes District Title

The Fox Creek Softball team defeated Southside Christian twice last Wednesday to win the South Carolina District IV- A title.  Stefanie Bloedel pitched two shut outs in the 6-0 and 16-0 wins. This gives the Predators back-to-back Region and District Titles (Six Region titles and three district titles in its seven year history).  The Lady Predators […]