By Sarah Barnhill Sarah Rives Barnhill is the oldest grandchild of T.B. Greneker, Sr., and Gladys Rives Greneker, who lived at “Cherry Hill” on Wigfall St. for many years. Judge Greneker was a well-known figure in South Carolina legal and political circles, having served as a state senator and judge for the 13th Circuit. Sarah […]
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 February 17, 2019 Thomas B. Huey, Sr. Johnston, S.C. Mr. Thomas Burton Huey, Sr., 75, of Lanier Road, passed away […]
Dateline: Johnston, SC Myrtle Horne Beasley, 103, formerly of Bryant Drive, Greenwood, widow of Carlis G. Beasley died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Edgefield County Health Care. Born in Greenwood County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Press Pickens “P.P.” Horne and Annie H. Horne. Myrtle retired from Panola Mills. She was […]
A forty-three year old woman and a forty-nine year old man, both residents of a home on Brim Oak Drive in the North Augusta area of Edgefield County, were found dead in their home Feb. 12 as a result of what has been ruled a double suicide. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report […]
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 February 13, 2019 Michelle L. Williams Cunningham North Augusta, SC Michelle Lynn Williams Cunningham, 43, […]
Early Photo of Edgefield Bank This photo reminds us that Wells Fargo is leaving this month. It was on Patsy Smith’s desk – Patsy having served a chain of banks, resulting in Wells Fargo, for over 50 years. She said of this photo – ask if anyone knows the people in the photo, as well as […]
Good Afternoon, I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity for Edgefield County landowners. The City of Aiken along with their several partners have received a 319 Grant to protect water quality in the Shaw’s Creek Watershed which extends through Edgefield and Aiken Counties. There are funds available to help pay for approved […]
The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By: Robert Scott For several months, the daily television news shows have highlighted the plight of refugees and asylum seekers who have emigrated from Central America and ended up just on the Mexican side of our […]
Will Williams, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership presented to Edgefield County Council the Annual Update on the State of the County’s Economic Development at Council’s most recent monthly meeting, Feb. 5. Williams began his presentation by giving a highlight of economic development within the county over the recent past. As part of that highlight, […]
For those who are interested in the history of the camellia, local lore about those who were aficionados, and more – “hot off the press,” this publication called “Nothing Could be Finer” is a publication by the Camellia Club, authors and editors Karyn S. Bland and Henrietta Humphreys. It will be presented at the Camellia […]