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. Last September I wrote a series of OpEds that were a travelogue, with my wonderful dog Belle accompanying me […]
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 It’s Valentine season and we think about love. If askedwhat verse from the Bible comes most readily to mind, any Christian might say, “John 3: 16—’For God […]
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. I’m an old white man. I am neither proud nor ashamed of that. It’s just who I am. Lately there’s […]
2/21/22 Last week was the 6th week of the 2022 legislative session. There are 12 legislative weeks remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 12, 2022. Here are the highlights from last week’s action in the Senate: American Rescue Plan Act funds – The Senate passed S.952, a resolution that would appropriate more […]
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Strom Thurmond Head Football Coach Andrew Webb Johnston, SC – At the February 8, 2022 meeting and with a unanimous vote, the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Board of Trustees appointed Andrew Webb as head football coach of Strom Thurmond High School (STHS). Webb currently works as a teacher and coach at Saluda High School. “We […]
Last week was the 4th week of the 2022 legislative session. There are 14 legislative weeks remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 12, 2022. Here are the highlights from last week’s action in the Senate:Medical Marijuana – The Senate’s floor debate this week was dominated by continued discussion on S.150, a bill […]
Officials with the South Carolina State Museum and the City of Charleston are working collaboratively on an extended loan agreement of the John C. Calhoun Monument statue to the State Museum. Attorneys are currently working to finalize a memorandum of understanding regarding the loan, which would be subject to approval by the SC State Museum Commission […]
Bess Prince Tripp of Country Place Rd., Edgefield, SC wife of Thomas Tripp, entered into rest on February 4, 2022. Bess was born in Augusta, Ga as the Daughter of the late Lunette Bussey and Talton Prince. She worked as a secretary for The Edgefield County Department of Education. She was a member of […]