Trenton Man Dies in Car Crash

Trenton Man Dies in Car Crash

  Calvin L. Williams, 34, of Trenton, died in a car crash Dec. 6 around 9:30 in the evening on the 500 block of Ridge Road in Aiken County.  According to the Aiken County Coroner, Williams was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse north on Ridge Road at a high rate of speed when he left […]

ELVIS in CHRISTMAS MUSIC

ELVIS in CHRISTMAS MUSIC

On December 15, the Edgefield County Historical Society presents “A Very Elvis Christmas“ with Jeff Barnes.  The show begins at 6:30 at the Discovery Center at 405 Main St., Edgefield. Ticket price includes refreshments and the show. Call 803-637-2233 for tickets, today.

Scrap Metal Collect Recovers Stolen Vehicle

  An Edgefield County man who makes his living hauling scrap metal recently recovered a stolen vehicle. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report on the incident, the Edgefield County man was contacted via Facebook by an unknown subject who advised that he had a vehicle the scrap metal hauler could pick up ASAP.  The […]

Wanted Man Arrested at TranTech

Wanted Man Arrested at TranTech

A wanted man was arrested at TranTech Radiator Products in Edgefield, Nov. 29, according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office who assisted the SC Law Enforcement Division and the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office with the arrest. According to the ECSO report, they were notified of the man by SCSO.  The SCSO informed the ECSO that the […]

Be Strong

Be Strong

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By Robert Scott I had the pleasure of meeting former President George Herbert Walker Bush twice while in the Navy, once when as President he and the First Lady were paying a state visit to […]

Letter to the Editor

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. Community Friends, Partners, and Neighbors;   CHOICES A- LIFETIME DEVELOPMENT, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that aims to support and enrich the lives of youth of the Augusta River Region formally known as the CSRA. It […]

2018 Holiday Tour of Homes

2018 Holiday Tour of Homes

Benefits the Augusta Ballet   Another year of beautifully decorated homes in Augusta, open to the public and to the benefit of the Augusta Ballet. Houses open: Wendy and Richard Epter at 596 Bay Hill; Dianne and Larry Prather, 601 Sawgrass Drive; Norma and Tom Calabrese, 4108 Shady oaks Drive; Cindy and John Southern, 3549 […]

Once Again, A Christmas Parade For all!

Once Again, A Christmas Parade For all!

  Grand Marshal, Jackie Simpkins dressed in Christmas Colors. Once again, Edgefield enjoyed a long (1 hour and 18 minutes) and entertaining Christmas Parade, and the square was full of excited and responsive attendees. Candy was available but with new rules which discouraged some children who could not fathom restrictions on reaching out for candy […]

The Edgefield County Hospital float tied with Boat Barn for Most Original.

The Edgefield County Hospital float tied with Boat Barn for Most Original.

Most original, along with the Boat Barn float, this is the Edgefield County Hospital float that brought applause as it traveled with the Edgefield Christmas Parade, down Columbia Rd., then Main Street, and around the square. It was a great day in Edgefield with only misty precipitation, hardly noticed by the large crowd.

Arts at the Academy Features Violinist

Arts at the Academy Features Violinist

A Fundraiser for Bettis AHPT     Javonne Jones, teacher and music specialist,  to perform with her electric violin. This year Arts at the Academy (referring to Bettis Academy) will feature a violinist, JaVonne Jones, of Augusta, Ga. The annual fundraiser (Christmas Gala) for the Biddle Hall Museum will be held December 14, 2018, 7:00 […]