Carolyn Strom, 86 died June 28, 2017 in her home in Edgefield South Carolina. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas on February 12, 1931. She has called Edgefield her home since 1949 when she moved here with her parents, Winnie and Fisher Turner. She graduated from Edgefield High School and obtained her Associates Degree from […]
Board Member James Bibbs, second from left, joins with others from GLEAMNS and SCE&G in a cooperative effort. By James Bibbs, GLEAMNS Bd.Member For over 50 years, GLEAMNS has been committed to helping improve the living conditions of our low-income families. Our services in Edgefield County include: Head Start/Early Head Start – promotes school […]
A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and about. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind everyone that the best thing to do when one comes across wildlife is to leave it alone and […]
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Road Closure Update Woodlawn Road at Deep Step Road remains closed after an eighteen wheeler wrecked there, Tuesday, June 27, and leaked gasoline and diesel fuel in the area. A spokesperson with the SC Department of Transportation told the Advertiser, Thursday, June 29, that the road is still closed due to clean-up efforts associated with […]
Edgefield, SC — Mr. John Albert Misner, 70, of Gilgal Road, died Saturday June 24, 2107 at Edgefield County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 1, 2017 at 11 A.M. at Gilgal Baptist Church. The family will receive friends after the service in the church. Mr. Misner was born in Indiana and attended […]
Dear Edgefield: This is written in response to the recent paid advertisement in the Edgefield Advertiser written by John Pettigrew, Sam Crouch and Bettis Rainsford concerning “The Redesign of the Edgefield Town Square”. First, let me say I totally respect their right to oppose and speak out against the project; but I also strongly feel […]
In recent years the Town of Edgefield and the Edgefield Community Development Association have taken on new approaches to increase business and visitor activity in Edgefield. They have worked together to create re-enactments, festivals and events to bring new life to the downtown area. However, that hasn’t been enough to bring the growth necessary to […]
The greatest challenge we have in our republic is avoiding consequences caused by polarized advocates who can’t hear each other. The screaming from the extreme is so loud the middle can’t hear a clear message or see a clear path, even when we have a middle of the road compassionate leader, who is trying to […]
This past week found your correspondent not home in Edgefield County, but rather working and visiting in Washington, DC. As a faculty member at Augusta University, for the past several Junes I have attended the annual conference of the American Association of University Professors held here in DC. The discussions are interesting to me, sharing […]
Emergency Management Director Suzy Spurgeon has confirmed for the Advertiser that the earthquake that struck the Augusta, Ga., area and was felt in portions of Edgefield County actually hit at 11:14 a.m. (not 11:22 as previously reported) and measured 3.2, slightly stronger than the 3.0 first reported. It occurred 6 km southwest of Augusta, Ga., […]