By Blaney Pridgen The White House has been said to be “the people’s house”. I have always liked that and it has always been a relatively simple house in sharp contrast to the palaces of the great and powerful. It was not a Versailles, Kremlin, or Buckingham but simply a fine old house of believable […]
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. Have you ever marched in a protest march? Have you ever participated in a protest demonstration? When I […]
Lander alumnus, Steven “Stevie” Griffith, has had a career as an actor on stage in theatrical performances, movies and television, as well as behind the scenes as a set designer and builder – and now as a renowned playwright. Contributed photo by Geoffrey Wade Photography. GREENWOOD, S.C.— When the cameras rolled on the set of […]
GREENWOOD, S.C.—The Department of Music atLander University invites the community to join theLander Chamber Orchestra and University Singers fora concert Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., in the AbneyCultural Center Auditorium on the Lander campus.This event is free and open to the public. The Chamber Orchestra is under the direction of Prof.Amy Blackwood, who holds […]
By Marvin Langley 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. There is an old saying “time changes everything.” Things change.. Things come and go but there has been more […]
While sitting down to enjoy turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, that’s about where the similarity ends. “The wild turkey in a sprint can outrun a galloping horse for a short distance,” said Charles Ruth, Big Game Program coordinator for the S.C. Department of […]
Patsy Black, a Southern diva in the best sense of the word and a masterful CEO of a loving family, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 19, at an assisted living facility in Greenville, S.C. She was 85. Like many women of her post-war generation who led with steely resolve, diplomacy, and intelligence, Patsy […]
Stacey Coker Johnston, SC – The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) is continuing itsnew regular feature, “Three Questions With …” in which our community is introduced to interesting voices within our school district. Now in her third school year as director of bands at Strom Thurmond High School (STHS), Stacy Coker has watched as her students in the STHS […]
Monument Honoring All Who Served Edgefield County veteran organizations have planned a moving Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on November 11, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Veterans Memorial Park, 222 Augusta Rd, Edgefield, SC. […]
Anderson, SC – When the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Rebel Regiment Marching Band sailed “The Temptress of Salt and Shadow” from the competition field for the final time, there were a wide range of emotions. This was evidenced by the copious number of tears being shed and the beaming smiles of satisfaction. Months of relentless […]