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. I’ve just become aware of a painting called The Chess Players by German artist, Friedrich August Moritz Retzsch(1799-1857). He was known for etchings, paintings, and […]
Jerry Wayne Bass 78, of Currytown Rd., husband of Jackie Terry Bass entered into rest on March 9, 2022. Jerry was born in Dodge County, Ga as the son of the late Ozella Sawyer Swan and Bennie Bass. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed at Procter & Gamble for ten years […]
This boxer is local and is looking for a Fur-ever home. The 2nd Annual Mutt Strut to benefit Paws & Hooves Rescue is coming to the town of Edgefield, March 12. Festivities will begin with a parade at 10:00 a.m. led by Grand Marshal Suzy Spurgeon, Edgefield County Director of Emergency Management. Participants in the Strut will march […]
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008 Biddle Hall, located on the historic campus of Bettis Academy, in Trenton, SC, has been closed to the public for over a year due to COVID-19. Now it has re-opened to the public as of March 5, 2022 and will be open every Friday from 12:00 p.m. to […]
Winter is always a nice time to sit back and reflect on the growing seasons of the past and plan for the ones of the future. If you are planning on growing a garden in 2022, now is a great time to get out and do some soil sampling. Soil sampling and testing is a […]
Caroline Bland portrays M’Lynn and Kyla Maul is Ouisa, two characters who bring laughter and tears to the stories in Steel Magnolias. A play written by Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias, returned to the stage at William Miller Bouknight Theater in the Discovery Center building in Edgefield this past week. It was first performed there by the Edgefield County Players over a decade ago. It returns with the same energy in its lines which reflect“southernisms,” and […]
As some may know the Tompkins Genealogical Library changes out the displays in the Lynch Building to coincide with the theme of upcoming holidays. However, we are proud that one side of this month’s display showcases some of the work of local photographer Don Ferguson. Don and his wife Kadi moved to Edgefield […]
Robert C. “Rip” Johnson 80, of Penny Ln. Edgefield, SC husband of Betty D. Johnson, entered into rest on March 4, 2022. Mr. Johnson was born in North Augusta, SC as the son of the late Nora Lillian Renfroe and Horace C. Johnson. He was a retired maintenance associate at Augusta Gardens and a member of Republican Baptist Church. […]
For more information, contact: Wendy Burnett 478.365.6233 wburnett@gfc.state.ga.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…MARCH 4, 2022 An alarming increase in the number of wildfires is happening in Georgia and fire officials are warning everyone to be hyper-aware of weather conditions before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some […]
June 8, 1967- February 28, 2022 Michael Strom Medlock, age 54, of Edgefield, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Michael was born on June 8, 1967 in Augusta, Georgia a son to the late Dale George Medlock and Naomie Strom Medlock. Following his high school graduation, Michael received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina […]