‘Twas the Night Before

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. By Linda Nidiffer ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house all the creatures were stirring including the mouse!  Good […]

What Jesus Says

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. ​At Christmas, we’re in the climate of proclamation. Herald trumpets, maybe a whole brass section to announce the choir’s proclamation—such things seem the order of […]

Christmas Mail

Christmas Mail

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. Robert Scott Ted Kooser is an active poet living in Iowa who won the Pulitzer Prize for his poetry in 2005. […]

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

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. By Blaney Pridgen Just like Lent is a season of preparation for the Easter celebration, so is Advent for Christmas.  We […]

A Community with the Christmas Spirt

A Community with the Christmas Spirt

Pictured here are some who participated in Theresa Koon’s recovery from her loss and injuries when her home burned in October. The spirit of Christmas is alive and well and on full display in our hometown community. The Christmas spirit isn’t justthe beautiful lights, Christmas trees and ornaments. It is alive through the generosity and kindness of our residents. When one of our own is […]

Helping Hands Continue to Serve Edgefield, Saluda

Helping Hands Continue to Serve Edgefield, Saluda

Members photographed recently at Edgefield Post-Acute: Seated – Mary McCain. Standing left to right – Doris Freeman, Elsie Cook, Evette Lott, Mattie Key, Martha Rearden, Ella Calhoun, Shirley Taylor.Members not in picture: Alma Bibbs, Maggie Burton, Catherine Davis, Geraldine Davis, Sandra Dillingham, Frankie Freeman, Lou Gordon, Annie Grant, Rosa Mosley. Deceased in 2021:  Martha Gordon & Mildred Springs The Helping […]

Linda W. Hall- Johnston, S.C.

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Weird Memories

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. By Linda Nidiffer Having a manhunt nearby should be a sobering event.  It should make you more vigilant about your surroundings and your […]

What Jesus Says Next

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. ​At the well in Sychar, the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman he’s asked for a drink begins […]

An Advent Story

An Advent Story

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. Joe was weary, dead weary from a series of very bad luck, which could not possibly have any […]