Turkey Shoppe on Main Closing Effective Immediately

Turkey Shoppe on Main Closing Effective Immediately

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation announced the closing of its retail store, Turkey Shoppe on Main, located downtown on the Edgefield square, effective immediately. “We cannot say thank you enough to all who supported the NWTF by purchasing outdoor equipment at our Turkey Shoppe on Main,” said Becky Humphries, NWTF CEO. The […]

Break-in at Turkey Shoppe on Main

Break-in at Turkey Shoppe on Main

The Turkey Shoppe on Main in Edgefield was broken into sometime during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 5, according to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter.  Chief Carter told the Advertiser that it is believed the break-in occurred sometime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.  According to Chief Carter, the front glass to the […]

A Prelude to Independence Day – June 28, 1776

A Prelude to Independence Day – June 28, 1776

We on the Ridge don’t always know what the Low-Country is doing. Few probably are aware that there has been a tradition in Charleston, the bedrock of much of the early S.C. history, that on June 28 there is a celebration each year – Carolina Day.  It basically is celebrating the Revolutionary battle victory when […]

Helen Carolyn Turner Strom — Edgefield, SC

Carolyn Strom, 86 died June 28, 2017 in her home in Edgefield South Carolina. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas on February 12, 1931.  She has called Edgefield her home since 1949 when she moved here with her parents, Winnie and Fisher Turner.  She graduated from Edgefield High School and obtained her Associates Degree from […]

GLEAMNS’ Commitment to Low-Income

GLEAMNS’ Commitment to Low-Income

Board Member James Bibbs, second from left, joins with others from GLEAMNS and SCE&G in a cooperative effort.   By James Bibbs, GLEAMNS Bd.Member For over 50 years, GLEAMNS has been committed to helping improve the living conditions of our low-income families.  Our services in Edgefield County include: Head Start/Early Head Start  – promotes school […]

Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife

Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife

A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and about.  The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind everyone that the best thing to do when one comes across wildlife is to leave it alone and […]

Wreck on Woodlawn Causes Spill – Road Closed [UPDATE]

Wreck on Woodlawn Causes Spill – Road Closed [UPDATE]

Road Closure Update Woodlawn Road at Deep Step Road remains closed after an eighteen wheeler wrecked there, Tuesday, June 27, and leaked gasoline and diesel fuel in the area.  A spokesperson with the SC Department of Transportation told the Advertiser, Thursday, June 29, that the road is still closed due to clean-up efforts associated with […]

Mr. John A. Misner — Edgefield, SC

Edgefield, SC — Mr. John Albert Misner, 70, of Gilgal Road, died Saturday June 24, 2107 at Edgefield County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 1, 2017 at 11 A.M. at Gilgal Baptist Church. The family will receive friends after the service in the church. Mr. Misner was born in Indiana and attended […]

Letter to the Editor – Mayor Durham

Letter to the Editor – Mayor Durham

Dear Edgefield: This is written in response to the recent paid advertisement in the Edgefield Advertiser written by John Pettigrew, Sam Crouch and Bettis Rainsford concerning “The Redesign of the Edgefield Town Square”. First, let me say I totally respect their right to oppose and speak out against the project; but I also strongly feel […]

Letter to the Editor – Edgefield Square Improvements

Letter to the Editor – Edgefield Square Improvements

In recent years the Town of Edgefield and the Edgefield Community Development Association have taken on new approaches to increase business and visitor activity in Edgefield.  They have worked together to create re-enactments, festivals and events to bring new life to the downtown area.   However, that hasn’t been enough to bring the growth necessary to […]