– By Tiffani Ireland – In what was believed by all in attendance at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wednesday, August 13, Trenton Council broke their record for the shortest council meeting in the town’s history; Wednesday night’s meeting last only three minutes! This was attributed by one councilman to the fact that Trenton Council […]
The Edgefield County Alliance will hold its next meeting – Tuesday August 19th 8:00 a.m. in the County Council Building. Realizing Tuesday is the first day of school for some students, please join us when the the kids are settled in school. Everyone is invited to share a light refreshment and conversation. Across Edgefield County we find a mixture of […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Erie Elizabeth “Betty” Morris Chrisley, 82, resident of 106 Shalott Court, passed quietly in her sleep August 12, 2014 at Hospice House. Born in Johnston, January 14, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Elijah Leon Morris and Mary Glover Morris Scott. Betty was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother […]
On July 6, 2014 Megan Gordon, native of North Augusta, South Carolina, was crowned Miss Collegiate America 2014! She represented the state of South Carolina as she traveled to Orlando, Florida, and competed for the crown. While there she took home the awards of best overall interview, best overall evening gown and most photogenic. Megan is […]
Heritage Jubilee: Edgefield’s Heritage Jubilee will be held Saturday, September 27. For more information call or email: (803)637-6687 or (803)637-1800 (swseawright@yahoo.com.) Edgefield Farmers and Artisans Market: Town Square, every Saturday until November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants, vegetables, fresh eggs, crafts and more. Vendors welcome. Info: 706-631-5564. Johnston Farmers Market: with seasonal fruits […]
Opinion – By G. Miller Thompson – As you may have seen advertised last week, the Edgefield County Democratic Party hosted Senator Shane Massey, a Republican, at their Saturday morning gathering. Attending the meeting were several of Edgefield’s most active Democrats and even a few members of the County’s Republican Party. Most in the room […]
Dr. Vernon Burton, distinguished author and historian (In My Father’s House are Many Mansions) and native of Ninety-Six, S.C., brought a group of young people to Edgefield to visit the historic town. They dropped by The Advertiser for a photo. Dr. Burton explained that two of the young people are his grandchildren, his wife and […]
Trailer Stolen from Local Peach Business A forklift trailer was reported stolen from J.W. Yonce and Sons, Saturday, August 9. According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the trailer was stolen sometime after 6:30 on Friday, August 8. The trailer is described as being black, 14 feet long, and having fold […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Peggy Diane McKie McIntosh, 61, who entered into rest August 10, 2014, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Rev. Phillip Howle officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McIntosh was a life-long resident of North Augusta and attended Antioch Baptist Church. She […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Henry Irvin Quarles, 82, resident of 1352 Calhoun Road, husband of Doris Shrine Quarles, died Monday, August 11, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Edgefield County, April 10, 1932, he was a son of the late Hugh Alonzo and Lillie Harris Quarles. He attended Edgefield County Schools and received a […]