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. According to Michael Glanzberg and Edward N. Zalta, respectively writer and editor of “Truth,” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall […]
Dr. Ray Brooks, president of Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has announced plans to retire, effective January 4, 2021. He officially informed the college’s Area Commission on Tuesday evening, June 16. He has led the institution since March 2008. “Dr. Brooks’ focus on creating the right environment for student success has had a huge impact on […]
By 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. My wife and I recently travelled on holiday. We passed through North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee over […]
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. The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis a month ago was the rock thrown into the pond that […]
For Immediate Release Local Contact: Toni Moore 805.201.5150;tmoore@mccormickscchamber.org State Council Contact: Laura McGuinn 803.771.2477; laura@schumanities.org Smithsonian Contact: Jennifer Schommer 202.633.3121; Local Contact: Toni Moore 805.201.5150;tmoore@mccormickscchamber.org State Council Contact: Laura McGuinn 803.771.2477; laura@schumanities.org Smithsonian Contact: Jennifer Schommer 202.633.3121; schommerj@si.edu 22 June 2020 Smithsonian Exhibit Exploring Water’s Environmental and Cultural Impact Coming to McCormick County Hickory Knob State Park to host traveling exhibit Water/Ways South Carolina Humanities, in […]
Towns of Johnston and Edgefield had to reschedule their municipal elections due to Coronavirus and that date is coming up on July 14, 2020. Johnston’s election is for councilmen in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5. Ward 1 seat was held by George Attaway who is retiring; Calvin Felder, Sr., announced for this seat in […]
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. Why do lives matter—black lives, blue lives, unborn lives? Why does a seriously disabled life matter or […]
Towns of Johnston and Edgefield had to reschedule their municipal elections due to Coronavirus and that date is coming up on July 14, 2020. Johnston’s election is for councilmen in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5. Ward 1 seat was held by George Attaway who is retiring; Calvin Felder, Sr., announced for this seat in […]
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. Why do lives matter—black lives, blue lives, unborn lives? Why does a seriously disabled life matter or […]
Phoenix Potter at work in Old Edgefield Pottery studio. The Phoenix Factory’s Old Edgefield Pottery, along with several other local pottery studios, will have an Edgefield Groundhog Kiln Opening on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The kiln is located approximately 1 mile north of Edgefield on Buncombe St. After that, wares will be returning […]