Jessica Eggers Harris

Jessica Eggers Harris, 78, of Edgefield, SC, wife of the late A.L. (Bubber) Harris, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC. Due to current COVID-19 health concerns, no service will be held at this time. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later time. Mrs. Harris […]

Who is Jesus Christ? Part 4

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.             Though in many ways we’re already immersed in Christmas, on the church calendar this is actually the […]

No Crib for a Bed

No Crib for a Bed

By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Tis the season for sentimental images to come ‘afloating over the cables and     Wi-Fi into our heat pumped homes…images […]

Advent Season

Advent Season

Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. For those of us who attend liturgical churches, we are now in Advent Season – the Season of Hope. […]

Letter to The Editor – THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Many thanks to all who came out to the parade on December 6.  WINNERS of floats: Best Single, Big Spur; Best Group, Red […]

Letter to Editor

Responds to Mr. Scott  All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. I rise to reject what Mr. Scott said about the Trump Administration.  Mr. Scott fails to mention […]

Merriwether Elementary Moves to Full Remote Learning Following Spike in COVID-19 Numbers

Merriwether Elementary Moves to Full Remote Learning Following Spike in COVID-19 Numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (JOHNSTON, SC)- Merriwether Elementary School (MES) is the second Edgefield County School to move to Full Remote Learning after district administrators learned over the weekend of an increase in the number of students and staff who arebeing quarantined because they were identified as being a close contact to someone who may have […]

LETTER TO EDITOR

CADDIS Industrial Solar Project All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. The proposed solar project would directly border my property. I have attended both planning commission meetings where […]

Looking for an exceptional Christmas gift?

Looking for an exceptional Christmas gift?

​Looking for an exceptional Christmas gift?  If so, visit the Tompkins Library for all of your shopping needs. Give your friends and family a membership in the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society or the Edgefield Preservation Association. Both of these organizations have newsletters and activities to keep your loved ones informed and entertained throughout the […]

Who Is Jesus Christ, Pt. 3

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.             The name Jesus, Yeshua in Hebrew, means “salvation” or “deliverer.” When the angel spoke to Joseph, he named the […]