In January, Johnston and Edgefield advertised about the coming elections for Mayor and Town Council, April 7, 2026. That time is nearing, and the Advertiser wishes to bring the elections to the attention of the citizens, giving them the slates of candidates, where to vote and to announce that these elections are nonpartisan, so no […]
Councilman Albert Talbert, representing District One of Edgefield County, has called for a Town Hall Meeting for his constituency to gather to discuss what is happening in Edgefield County and what issues they may have, and concerns, that could be brought to the group for discussion. This meeting is planned for March 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. […]
Mildred Townes Hammond, 93 wife of the late T.C. Hammond Jr. of Edgefield, South Carolina entered into rest on January 16, 2026. Mildred was born in Augusta, Georgia as the daughter of the late Maude and Frank Townes. Mildred was retired from The State Court of Richmond County and was a member of Peace Haven […]
Teressa Matthews Saylors, 89 wife of the late James N. Saylors of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on December 31, 2025. Teressa was born in Aiken County as the daughter of the late Calvin and Lottie Aull Matthews. Teressa was a retired manager from Dodd’s Five & Dime store. She enjoyed, gardening, preserving food, the Atlanta Braves, SC Gamecocks, fishing, several companion dogs, being […]
By Blaney Pridgen The White House has been said to be “the people’s house”. I have always liked that and it has always been a relatively simple house in sharp contrast to the palaces of the great and powerful. It was not a Versailles, Kremlin, or Buckingham but simply a fine old house of believable […]
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. Have you ever marched in a protest march? Have you ever participated in a protest demonstration? When I […]
Lander alumnus, Steven “Stevie” Griffith, has had a career as an actor on stage in theatrical performances, movies and television, as well as behind the scenes as a set designer and builder – and now as a renowned playwright. Contributed photo by Geoffrey Wade Photography. GREENWOOD, S.C.— When the cameras rolled on the set of […]
GREENWOOD, S.C.—The Department of Music atLander University invites the community to join theLander Chamber Orchestra and University Singers fora concert Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., in the AbneyCultural Center Auditorium on the Lander campus.This event is free and open to the public. The Chamber Orchestra is under the direction of Prof.Amy Blackwood, who holds […]
By Marvin Langley 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. There is an old saying “time changes everything.” Things change.. Things come and go but there has been more […]
While sitting down to enjoy turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, that’s about where the similarity ends. “The wild turkey in a sprint can outrun a galloping horse for a short distance,” said Charles Ruth, Big Game Program coordinator for the S.C. Department of […]