Stella Bledsoe Padgett 74, wife of Joe Padgett of Johnston entered into rest on June 14, 2022. Stella was born in Saluda, SC as the daughter of the late L.M. and Myrtle Powell Bledsoe. She was a retired furniture sales representative and a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Stella is survived by: her husband, one son Ernest (Katie) Padgett, two grandchildren […]
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD Administration OfficeRoger LeDuc, County Administrator124 Courthouse SquareEdgefield, SC 29824(803) 637-4000FAX: (803) 637-4056www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov County Council MembersDean Campbell, ChairAlbert Tabert, Vice ChairScott CooperTiffani IrelandJacqueline Kennion For Immediate Release Media Contact: Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell, 803-480-2329 Edgefield County is looking for citizens interested in forming a local chapter of the African American […]
Descendant’s Memorial Front side By Dr. Marian Bland Before returning to South Carolina, if anyone had asked me where most Revolutionary War battles were fought, I would have replied “New England.” For the first three years of the American Revolutionary War, which began in April 1775, most of the major battles took place in the […]
South Carolina Department of Education Hosts Vaccination Events on June 26 & 29, 2022 WHAT: According to SCDHEC’s Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON), 48% of eligible Edgefield County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, in comparison to 76% nationally. In an effort to support local school districts, encourage vaccinations and provide […]
By 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. My brother Ralph and I just returned home following a two-and-a-half-week trip primarily to Italy, but also including […]
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 Tom and I were fools. He was the fool in the land of Denial and I was the fool […]
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. Sigrid Fowler The New Testament epistles encourage us to seek help from Jesus Christ. We need all sorts of things beyond […]
ecsdpio@edgefieldcountyschools.org Lexington 3 and ECSD tie at 90.3% Johnston, SC – Since launching in October 2019, the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Teacher Forum has provided new communication opportunities for school and district employees, increased teacher engagement and led to educator-initiated policy changes. Its work correlates with the highest teacher retention […]
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. Sigrid Fowler Jesus Christ made many promises, some pertaining to our spiritual well-being, some having to do with the practical matters […]
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. As wonderful as it is to live in Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA, sometimes it is good just to […]