The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call at a residence on Double Creek Road, Saturday, June 28, but according to the ECSO report, the crime could have been perpetrated as far back as June 13. A broken kitchen window located on the side of the home is believed to be how thieves […]
It is no longer “business as usual” in Edgefield. Changes are taking place. It was back in 2013 that the Advertiser called the changing faces of some local businesses a kind of “musical chairs.” (Businesses were changing spaces in several directions.) The new happening that creates change is closings and openings that bring grief and […]
A large group of bicyclists enjoyed a stay at The Edgefield Inn recently on their way to the coast of South Carolina. They started in Seneca and came 104 miles to Edgefield, and left the next morning for the coast. This was on June 19-21. They are riding with a purpose; their Web site spells […]
The American Legion Post # 30 made history with the installation of their first female veteran as Post Commander. Jane Doolittle was sworn in Thursday evening June 19th during ceremonies at the post. She will take up her duties as commander with the July meeting. In photo Commander Robert Loar installs the new officers of Post # […]
Opinion – By Robert Scott – We have an immigration problem in our country and in our state. What should we do to solve it? One of the first things that our politicians want to talk about is whose fault it is. It’s the fault of Democrats in the Senate for passing an Immigration Reform […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Matthew S. (Matt) Argo, 21, of Stonehenge Circle passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Edgefield County Hospital. The funeral will be held at Johnston United Methodist Church at 12 noon on Saturday, June 28, 2014 with burial following at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield. Matt was born in Augusta, GA, […]
EDGEFILED, S.C. – John Carol Seawright, Jr., of Edgefield, entered into rest on June 26, 2014, at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be at 2 P.M., Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. John Carol Seawright, Jr. was born on March 4, 1927, in Olathe, […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The board members of the Trenton Community Development Association thank the many people who helped make the Ridge Peach Festival possible this year. We are in the process of updating our sponsor list on our webpage, so please check that out soon at www.ridgepeachfestival.com. Also, last week, an article […]
Edgefield County 11-12 year old All Stars won the District 3 Tournament in Ridge Spring. The tournament started Friday, June 20, when Edgefield County defeated Mid-Carolina 11 – 2. Saturday, EC defeated Abbeville 11 – 1 in five innings. Sunday, EC defeated Saluda 11 – 1 in 5 innings. EC had a bye Monday night. […]
TRENTON, S.C. – Mr. Odell Kitt McCain, Sr., of Winding Road, entered into rest June 25, 2014. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at Carey Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Limuer Myers officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. McCain, a native of Edgefield County, was a member and deacon […]