Sponsored by the Johnston, S.C., Development Corporation Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area For Immediate Release Contact: Dean Campbell, Festival Publicity Chairman, (803) 275-3635 Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 37thannual event. The […]
Officers of the Edgefield Preservation Association were at historic Willowbrook Cemetery on January 15 for the planting of a camellia, heirloomed to Edgefield, the first in a series of events in celebration of Willowbrook’s 200thAnniversary. Tours and restorations will take place this year leading up to November 14, 2020, when the 200 years will have focus […]
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. Poet Alice Cary probably was not thinking about politics when she wrote “Nobility”; it was written almost twenty […]
To You Good Folks: Since both my parents were raised in Edgefield area, Rose Mathis of Colliers Community and Walter Edgar Morgan Jr. of Plum Branch, I’ve had many—and still have a few remaining—dear relatives who live in and around Edgefield. Dr. Hugh Morgan (retired!) and I are 1stcousins as example. The Morgan list was long. So too was […]
Sunset Lodge in Georgetown Edgefield has the good fortune of welcoming author David Gregg Hodges, brother of Edgefield resident Federal Judge Bob Hodges, who will join in conversation with the community about his new book, Sunset Lodge in Georgetown; The Story of a Madam. The event is planned for January 29, at the Discovery Center, 405 […]
Legislative Update: Week Of 1/14/20 – 1/16/20 The General Assembly reconvened last week for the 1st week of the 2020 legislative session. Here are the highlights from the first week in the Senate:SANTEE COOPER – You may recall that last year the General Assembly passed H. 4287, empowering the Department of Administration to hire experts to solicit bids […]
Rep. William Clyburn, 416C Blatt BuildingSC House District #82 – Aiken, Edgefield & Saluda Counties January 17, 2020 The House of Representatives approved S.11 and enrolled the bill for ratification. The legislation provides that, if the United States Congress amends federal law to authorize states to observe DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME year round, it is the intent of the South Carolina General Assembly […]
A total of 11 vehicles were reported broken into from the Pine Ridge Country Club community according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. The thefts are suspected to have occurred sometime between late night Jan. 12 and early morning Jan. 13. Those vehicles were located at homes on Estates Drive, Pine Ridge Road, Woodridge Road, and Country […]
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. This coming Monday, Edgefield County schools and government offices will close as we honor the memory of Dr. […]
By Blaney Pridgey 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. Edward was the oldest boy in our sixth grade class, so we called him “Old Edward.” He wasn’t […]