James Gail “Jim” Stertz, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Edgefield, South Carolina on Sunday, October 28, 2018. He was born on November 13, 1951 in Newnan, Georgia to Dr. James Gail Stertz, Sr., a much-beloved Baptist pastor, and to Mrs. Eda Klarer Stertz, an accomplished […]
By Robert Scott The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. Once again we are witnessing in our country the age-old argument about immigration. We need to guard our country from outside, alien people without our American ideals, because they threaten the […]
ECCHO President Sallie Cooks At ECCHO’s Annual Gathering ECCHO (Edgefield County Churches Helping Others) Held their annual Program on Sunday evening. Rev. Aaron Tripp, Pastor of Edgefield First Baptist Church Presiding. Bro. Tony Longobardo Lead the Responsive Reading, Rev. Willie Abney led prayer. “Words Of Encouragement” was delivered by Rev. George L. Brightharp. His […]
The public is cordially invited to the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) meeting on Sunday, November 11, at 3:00 p. m., in the Lynch Building Annex of the Tompkins Library, 104 Courthouse Square, Edgefield. John Paulos will be the guest speaker. He is from an old Augusta family of Indian artifact collectors and is in possession of a fine collection. […]
Edgefield Branch, February 20 Letters posted November 2, 2018, advised customers of the Edgefield Main Branch of Wells Fargo Bank that it will be closing its services to the Edgefield area as of Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. This is sudden news for Edgefield. The location of the bank has served customers in […]
Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett Fax: (803)637-6006 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com November 3, 2018 Eva E. Bryant Quarles Johnston, SC Eva Elizabeth Bryant […]
Members of the press, candidates and supporters joined in tonight at the Edgefield County Courthouse to hear the results of the votes that gave Willie Campbell of Edgefield County School Board and Greg Anderson, running for Probate Judge, a chance to continue serving the citizenry. They were the only contested races in the County and […]
Strom Thurmond Theatre proudly presents Disney’s Aladdin Junior. You do not want to miss this magical journey. Show dates are Saturday November 3rd and Saturday November 10th at 7:00 pm and Sunday November 4th and November 11th at 3:30 pm. Tickets are selling fast so call Strom Thurmond High School or 8032751768 ext. 0 to reserve your […]
The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a wreck Thursday, Nov. 1, shortly before 3:00 p.m. near Water Works Road and Yonce Pond Road in Johnston. According to Trooper Justin Southerland with SCHP, who spoke to the Advertiser regarding this accident, this was a single car crash with a single occupant. The victim, a 41-year-old […]
Kevin Yon, second from right, became the first Clemson alumnus to be named the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year at the 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo farm show in Moultrie, Georgia, on Oct. 16. Also pictured is his wife, Lydia, center, and sons Corbin, right, and Drake, second from […]