Edgefield County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Under Phase 31 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program our county has been chosen to receive $10,268 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. […]
The Atlanta Falcons Running Back Coach, Gerald Brown, invited youth from Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center to the Falcons Training Camp. The youth were ecstatic to receive the invitation, said CEO Marcella Edwards. “It was a dream come true for some to meet Coach Brown and the players. Youth who attended the training camp were […]
Strom Thurmond High’s 2013 Homecoming Queen was crowned Friday evening at half time. She is Shayy Widner. She stands (center) with the first runner-up (left) Yahaira Escalera and second runner-up, Megan Sherman (right). They are pictured here with their fathers. Photo by Bill Hart for The Advertiser. — Have something to say? Please leave your […]
Toxoplasmosis, a one-celled parasite found in many meats, can occur in South Carolina deer, but venison is not the only source of the disease, says a state Department of Natural Resources deer biologist. “Many people concerned about eating venison, or deer meat, have called the department asking about the likelihood of exposure to toxoplasmosis,” said […]
The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant was held Saturday October 19 at the Ridge Spring Civic Center. So many beautiful young ladies were present and participated. The winner Miss Harvest Festival won a $500.00 scholarship to her school of choice. Congratulations to all. RIDGE SPRING 2013 HARVEST FESTIVAL BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNERS Junior Division: Picture […]
GET READY for the annual Trenton Flyers Candy Drop. Kids (to 12 years of age) and the young at heart are invited to join the Trenton Flyers Association Saturday October 26th at the Edgefield County Airport, Yonce Field in Trenton, for a special Halloween treat. Planes will be on display at 11:30 a.m. and candy […]
• 8th Consecutive Region Title October 7 was another exciting night for volleyball at Wardlaw Academy. First the Middle school team beat Anderson Christian (2-1) then the Varsity team won (3-1) with scores of 25-19, 25-20, 18-25, 25-22. The win clinched the Patriots eighth consecutive Region title. “This team has a great balance of athleticism and […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Annie L. Jones, 76, the daughter of the late John Nicholson and Mozell Pixley Nicholson, departed this life on October 12, 2013 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. The service will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rosa Spring Baptist Church, Johnston, S.C. at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Winston Oliphant. The […]
The Westside Fire Department will host a Turkey Shoot Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Seawright’s Fruit Stand located across from the fire station. There will be a charge of $3 per round in the regular shoot in which such prizes as ham, turkey, and sausage will be awarded to the winners. There will […]
• Sorting Competitions Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 – By Tiffani Ireland – By now, most Edgefield County residents are at least familiar with the concept of a rodeo. And many even know a thing or two about cutting horses. But, how about the equine sport of sorting? This growing activity is taking root on […]