Always…Patsy Cline, One last Weekend

Always…Patsy Cline, One last Weekend

Edgefield County Theater Board President Mary Benedetto was thrilled with the crowds and the comments made by those attending the first week of Always …Patsy Cline.  She stated, “Crowds were fabulous and everybody has loved it.” One email came to her stating, “Can’t believe the talent and energy. I’m telling all my friends they should […]

Crime Beat – October 13, 2016

Crime Beat – October 13, 2016

Burglary on Flat Rock Road The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call at a home on 29 Flat Rock Road, Friday, Oct. 7, at around 5:00 in the afternoon.  According to the ECSO, a resident of the dwelling came home to find the back door of the residence had been forced open.  […]

“I was a Stranger, and you took me in.”

“I was a Stranger, and you took me in.”

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 bill, one that just attracts more […]

The Strangers Among Us, Part Two

The Strangers Among Us, Part Two

Last week I started a series titled “The Strangers Among Us.” I provided the online link, because this series is going to build, and it is important you know the foundation. In May, Robert Scott, a regular contributor to The Edgefield Advertiser, who is also a friend and neighbor, did a two-part series titled “Welcoming […]

SC Bar offers free legal clinic in Edgefield

SC Bar offers free legal clinic in Edgefield

Local attorney to discuss end of life issues   COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2016)—The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Edgefield on Thursday, Oct. 13. The topic will be End of Life Issues, including health care power of attorney, living wills, DNR orders, power of attorney, funeral planning and […]

Nora R. Rackard – North Augusta, SC

Nora Rita Carroll Rackard, 43, wife of Anthony Kurt Rackard, of Gardner Rd., entered into rest on Friday September 30, 2016 at her residence. The Mass of Christian Burial and Prayer Vigil will be celebrated on Friday October 7, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam, celebrant. Burial will […]

Marion R. “Ronnie” Timmerman – North Augusta, SC

  Marion Ronald “Ronnie” Timmerman, 68 of North Augusta, died Sunday October 2, 2016 at University Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Saturday October 8, 2016 at 11 AM at Edgefield United Methodist Church with Pastor Judson King officiating. Burial will be private. Mr. Timmerman was born in Edgefield County and was the son of […]

Mrs. E. Rose Hazelton Prince – Edgefield, SC

Mrs. Ellen Rose Hazelton Prince, 73, of Gray St., wife of Ned Prince, died Wednesday October 5, 2016. Graveside Services will be held Sunday October 9, 2016 at 2 P.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Edgefield. Mrs. Prince was a native of Edgefield, S.C. and was the daughter of the late John and Winona […]

Fox Creek Cross Country Home Meet at Fox Creek High School

Fox Creek Cross Country Home Meet at Fox Creek High School

27 Sept 2016 Conditions: Sunny & Hot, 80’s Boys Individual Results (out of 76 runners) 1          Hammond Manly                    17:22   Wardlaw 2          Nathan Gregory                      19:06   South Aiken 3          Daniel Cogburn                       19:12   Ninety Six 4          Garrison Frazier                      20:05   South Aiken 5          Moises Sorcia                         20:12   Saluda 6          Stephen Vickery                      20:48   Ninety Six 7          Dalton Ard                              20:53   South […]

AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In South Carolina

AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In South Carolina

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to South Carolina! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this fall. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of […]