Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home PO Box 389 – 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 Phone: 803-637-6536 Email: david@edgefieldmercantile.com January 12, 2019 Monroe Kneece, Sr. Johnston, SC Charles Monroe Kneece, Sr., 89, husband of Barbara Summer Kneece, of Calhoun St., Johnston, SC entered into rest Friday, […]
An Edgefield County man was arrested Jan. 10 for a bomb scare incident that occurred on Jan. 9 at a home on Turkey Creek Road. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report, the man approached his father in his father’s home on the aforementioned date and handed him a note. The noted stated that […]
The Advertiser is pleased to announce that Rachel Sanders, student at Clemson University, is working (from school) as an intern for this newspaper. Rachel said: “I love reading newspapers [as opposed to going on line for information].” That is a welcome word from a young person these days. Look for Rachel’s by line in this edition […]
The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By: Robert Scott At first glance, Epiphany and the Federal Shutdown don’t seem to be closely related. But they are tied together by a single word: asylum. That word has several definitions; Dictionary.com provides the […]
The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By: Scott Cooper If you have been following my writing, you know I like to write about things which unify. Things which effect all of us equally, regardless of race, creed, nationality, or socio-economic status. […]
Sam Crouch, Main Street Player, in Becky Cotton – the debut of the new theater group. Chris Clancy crossed over from ECT players to act in Becky Cotton. Rumblings of the new group called Main Street Players is the sound of progress, growth and renewed energy as former members of the Edgefield County Theatre […]
County Council Members are Sworn-in at Jan. 8 Meeting:Pictured are newly elected Chairman Scott Cooper, Councilman Dean Campbell, Vice-Chairman Albert Talbert (also newly elected), Councilwoman Jackie Kennion, and Councilman Art Biggs.
Mary James, who works with the County Veterans Affairs, visited the county nursing homes on Christmas Eve. She brought a goodie gift for each one; toiletries and snacks. Mary explained, “I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation, spirit of the season and giving something to them as they sacrificed so much”. She continued, “Next year my goal […]
Vehicle Stolen From Local Gas Station A car was reportedly stolen from Dodge’s Store on Augusta Road, Jan. 1, according to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report. That report details how the vehicle was left running outside the gas station as the owner went inside to pay. While inside, the victim saw his car being […]
Mattie Mae Williams is pictured at her celebration recently. She arrived at the unbelievable age of 105 in December. Mrs. Mattie Mae Simpkins Williams was honored last Saturday, December 22, 2018, with a “grand birthday party,” her 105th. The party was given by her children, grandchildren and other family members. This event was held on Bettis Academy Campus […]