“Way Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch” is the song most folks around here grew up with: “Pickiin’ up paw paws, puttin’ ‘em in the basket” as the song continues. And Bill Moody, whose paw paws are the inspiration for this story, says: ”Listen to the words. You pick up the paw paws after […]
The Old Edgefield Blacksmith Shop is beginning to bustle again. Jamie Von Stevens, the Edgefield Blacksmith, is making way for teaching folks interested in learning the art of blacksmithing. This is happening because she bought an old blacksmith shop in Georgetown and moved it here, which gives her several stations to work in – with […]
Opinion – By Robert Scott – When I first started writing these OpEds for The Edgefield Advertiser, I was thinking that there was only so much one could say and too soon the columns would become repetitive. But like many of you, I read a lot of newspapers (some online), listen willingly or not to […]
Opinion – By Senator Tim Scott – COLUMBIA, SC — The brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform deserve our honor and our kept promises. South Carolina’s 400,000 veterans rely on the services provided by the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston […]
– By Bettis Rainsford – The Edgefield County Historical Society traces its beginning to the year 1939. In that year, inspired by the planning for the Centennial Celebration of the Edgefield County Courthouse which occurred in July of 1939, Mrs. Agatha Abney Woodson, a longtime local historian, brought together a group of Edgefield leaders to […]
As the new school year begins and students head back to school, it is important to consider planning online safety for your family. While the internet is a great resource for research and information, parents must be aware of the dangers of unsupervised online activity. Surfing the web can lead to viruses, scams, and inappropriate […]
Northland Communications, a member of the National Cable Television Cooperative, announced the execution of a broad multi-year distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company. The agreement will provide Northland customers with highly-anticipated sports programming including the SEC Network which will launch on or around August 14th, the Longhorn Network, and WatchESPN.com access which will launch […]
Wednesday, August 20, Congressman Duncam of the Third Congressional District will be covering the County, meeting with constituents and attending events from morning throughout the day. He will be at the Carolina CoverTech Expansion groundbreaking in N. Augusta (Edgefield County) 10:30 -11:30 a.m. At noon he has a meeting with constituents (place unannounced). In the […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Curtis Andrews, of 99 Calhoun Street, died Monday, August 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Saluda County, son of the late Walter Townsend and the late Alberta Andrews. He was a member of the Mine Creek Baptist Church and the Mine Creek Burial Aide Society. He was also […]
LAUREL HILL, N.C. – Walter Gamewell Smith, Sr.,age 77, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, at the Sneads Grove United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Lamar Smith and Rev. Gordon Caughill. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. Walter was […]