Debra Armstrong, of Johnston, came by the office with her 55-year-old turtle, Newdul (pronounced “noodle.”). She brought him for us to admire, but she also gets some of our old newspapers, for Newdul. She puts them on the floor of his glass aquarIum home. It seems Newdul loves the pictures and the print, seeming to […]
Egg Plant (top left) and okra, bottom right, will be available until the first frost. Purple onions are available throughout the season. (First ran in The Edgefield Advertiser print edition, August 19, 2026) Interviewing the roadside markets this past Friday was one step away from those who produced the vegetables – the farmers. The stands so […]
Children excitedly gather for the boot scramble at Sandy Oaks Rodeo on August 21, 2026. The 21st Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo was proclaimed the “biggest rodeo we’ve ever had” by co-founder Sandy Quarles. However, the cowboys and cowgirls not only had to battle for points in their fields, they also had to battle the elements Friday night, August 21, as rain came […]
Rebels Open Season with a Convincing Win Strom Thurmond Rebels’ junior safety Zy Rouse (#5) looks for additional yards against North Augusta High School after intercepting a pass during Friday’s season-opener at STHS Stadium. Rouse also scored twice and rushed for 68 yards on offense.Courtesy of ECSD Public Information Remember Us ? Strom Thurmond High School, […]
Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina. Prices in South Carolina are 25.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.34/g higher than a year ago. The national average price […]
NORTH AUGUSTA – Jack Lee Taylor, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina. Born and raised in Honea Path, South Carolina, Jack was the eldest son of the late Jack Lee Taylor, Sr. and Sadie Sullivan Taylor Lindsay. After graduating from high school, he attended Clemson University on a full scholarship […]
Edgefield County Councill Member honor Team As soon as boxes containing the 2025 Class 2-A state championship rings were opened that Sunday evening (4/26), the dazzlement and wonder began, brought on both by the size, gleam, and brilliance of the rings and the smiles upon the faces of the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) football […]
Johnston, SC – Drew Towery knows what it takes to build a strong, successful varsity baseball program. He’s seen it happen and he’s lived it, first as a high level prep player and later as an assistant coach. Now he’s taking the next step. As a former all-state player and state champion under Midlands baseball […]
JOHNSTON – Larry James “Jimmy” Satcher, Jr., 58, beloved husband, father, “p-paw”,brother, son, and uncle, passed away on April 22, 2026.Born and raised in Edgefield County, Larry was the son of Larry James Satcher, Sr., andJanice Ruth Satcher. Larry was a proud graduate of Strom Thurmond High School andreceived an associate’s degree from Aiken Technical […]
TRENTON – Ella Rae Kirkland Wise, 88 passed away on April 20, 2026, inEdgefield, South Carolina. Born on July 1, 1937, in Saluda, South Carolina,Ella lived a life enriched by her dedication to family, faith, and the simple joysthat brought her happiness. Ella’s career as a teller in the banking business reflected her meticulousnature and […]