A New Writer with a Trenton Emphasis

A New Writer with a Trenton Emphasis

Reader, don’t be startled by the photo of Mark Twain, AKA George McDaniel. Twain is not the new writer for the print edition, alluded to in the header– George is.  He has played Mark Twain in one-man shows for years, about 400 performances to be exact.  The Advertiser asked for the Twain impersonation photo of […]

Area Crime Reports

Area Crime Reports

Guns Stolen From Vehicle The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3400 block of Hwy 19 in Trenton, Friday, Sept. 9, to find a vehicle that had been broken into.  According to the ECSO report, the owner of the vehicle discovered a window to the vehicle had been broken out by a starter which […]

REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY

REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY

REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY TO THE CUTOMERS OF Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority EFFECTIVE September 15, 2016 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located in and around the area of Main St. from Rabbit Trail Rd. to Columbia Rd. Rd, Columbia Rd. from Addision St. to Main St, […]

Mr. Claude Ray Hammond, Jr. – North Augusta, SC

North Augusta, SC—Graveside Services for Mr. Claude Ray Hammond, Jr., 71, of Curry Court, North Augusta, SC, passed  away peacefully at his home September 15, 2016, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Peace Haven Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Tommy Meador and Rev. Jackie Robinson officiating. Mr. Hammond was born in Jesup, […]

Elmer “Barney” M. Brogdon, Jr. – Trenton, SC

Elmer “Barney” M. Brogdon, Jr., 70, husband of the late Janet Brogdon, died Wednesday September 14, 2016. Graveside Services will be Sunday September 18, 2016 at 2 PM at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Brogdon was born in Camden, SC. He was a self-employed Truck Driver and retired from the Navy. Survivors include 2 daughters; […]

John Carson Banner – San Ramon, Costa Rica

John Carson Banner, 80, passed away peacefully at his San Ramon, Costa Rica home, Thursday evening. John was best known as a star basketball player for Cove Creek High School & was a favorite of the community.  His business interests relocated him to Edgefield, South Carolina, where he worked in the finance industry for more […]

Area Crime Reports

Area Crime Reports

Thefts of Campaign Signs Continue The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office has again been notified of stolen campaign signs.  According to reports filed with the ECSO, Sonny Reel and Kevin Beck, two of three candidates seeking election as Clerk of Court, have reported having their signs stolen.  Reports show that Reel has documented more than once […]

On National Security

On National Security

One thing our leading politicians agree on: our past national leaders from both parties have given us the strongest, most sophisticated armed forces in the world, arguably in the history of the world. There is some discussion about, is it enough? Is it enough that our military spending exceeds that of the next seven countries […]

Plum Branch, SC – Community Yard Sale

Plum Branch, SC – Community Yard Sale

The Town of Plum Branch, SC on October 8, 2016 will be having a town wide Community Yard Sale. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be a wide variety of items. Household Goods to Guy Stuff, Children and Adult Clothing , something to snack on, Furniture and things you haven’t thought you needed. […]

Frances A. Bush – Modoc, SC

Frances Adelle Bush, 81, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at Aiken Regional. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 11 AM at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Bush was born in Edgefield County and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn Jordan Bush. She was a retired Registered […]