Harriett Courtney Lemke

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Harriett Courtney Lemke, 64, entered into eternal life Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the home of her parents. Born in Johnston, South Carolina on May 19, 1950, Harriett was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, philanthropist, and friend to many. Before serving as the Director of Admissions at Presbyterian College (PC), Harriett […]

Tips For Winter Weight Loss in Horses

Tips For Winter Weight Loss in Horses

– By Gary J. Coleman – Many things can be blamed for an unshorn, underweight equine during the winter months, but several of the most common causes include the following: Poor Feeding Program;Not taking into account increased caloric needs; Feeding the wrong quantity or quality of grain and hay; Dehydration; Parasites; Dental issues; Age. Of […]

Here and There – 1-29-15

Here and There – 1-29-15

Children’s Books Wanted: Edgefield County Public Library is collecting old/used children’s books for a book sale to benefit the Friends of the Library.  If cleaning out closets and shelves is on anyone’s New Year’s Resolution list, now is the time to bring book donations – especially children’s books – to the library. Mau Hiring Event: […]

Doris Reynolds Hegler

McCORMICK, S.C. – Mrs. Doris Reynolds Hegler, 80, of Deason St., wife of Floyd Charles Hegler, died Tuesday January 27, 2015 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held Friday January 30, 2015 at 2 P.M. at Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick, S.C. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. Mrs. Hegler […]

The End.

Opinion  – By G. Miller Thompson – Sixteen months ago, just weeks before my nineteenth birthday, I emailed the editor of the Edgefield Advertiser and asked if she would be interested in publishing some thoughts from a young conservative. I had a lot to say and wanted a platform from which to say it. The […]

Helen Daugett Lee

NEWARK, N.J. – Mrs. Helen Daugett Lee, 86, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 29, at New Bethel Holiness Church with the Rev. Sara Oliphant officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Jerome Leeof Hampton, Va. and Nathaniel Leeof Charlotte, N.C.; two […]

Vera Shealy Byrd

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Mrs. Vera Shealy Byrd, 89, of Greenwood, wife of the late Edward Earl Byrd, died Monday January 26, 2015 at Self-Regional Medical Center. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday January 28, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after the service at the Graveside. Mrs. Byrd was […]

“Meriwether or Merriwether”

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: This is a belated response to your article “Meriwether or Merriwether” about the town of Meriwether, which I appreciated.  My name is Rebecca Meriwether; my grandfather was Dr. Robert Lee Meriwether, Chairman of the History Department at the University of South Carolina, and author of the Expansion of South […]

Ruth Morris Clark

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruth Morris Clark, age 88, will be held Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 3 o’clock at Bland Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Mt of Olives Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 – 3 pm prior to the service. Mrs. Clark, […]

NWTF Raising Local Awareness of Ongoing Expansion Efforts

NWTF Raising Local Awareness of Ongoing Expansion Efforts

The National Wild Turkey Federation spoke to two different groups this week in order to raise awareness of their Hunting Heritage Center and Palmetto Shooting Complex projects. Below are two reports from the meetings, the first from The Edgefield County Alliance meeting held Tuesday, January 20th, and the second from a presentation to local officials, and […]

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