If you are one of those among us who look at the Presidential race and wonder who’s winning this week, then you are probably familiar with the multitude of “preference polls” that purport to say that, for example, Hillary Clinton leads at present by 48% to 42% among registered voters. You might very well ask […]
Last week when I posted on social media my article about a Democrat challenging the establishment, referencing my contemplations on Donald Trump winning the Republican Nomination for President, and why he chose to run in the fractured Republican Party, I used the hashtags #VoteYourConscience and #NeverTrump, encouraging some of my friends in that movement to […]
Last week (Aug. 24 edition), The Advertiser reported on changes to dove harvest limits — going from 15 to 12 — for this coming season, which begins at noon on Sept. 3. As mentioned in that article, The Advertiser was made aware of these changes by State Representative Bill Hixon, Chairman of the House’s Wildlife […]
Saluda, SC Funeral services for Parthinnia (Girlie) Cleveland Bush, age 86, will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Bland Funeral Home Chapel Johnston, S.C. with burial to follow at Mt of Olives Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Mrs. Bush passed away August 21, 2016 at the Saluda […]
Its time to acknowledge the 21st Annual Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year. If you know someone who deserves this award (good leadership or community service role, volunteer work, etc) please fill out an application form (call the Chamber office for nomination form) and return it to the Chamber office by Tuesday, September 13th. […]
By Tiffani Ireland (Article ran in The Advertiser, front page, August 24) Dove limits are changing across the state for the 2016 hunting season. Hunters were able to harvest 15 doves per day in previous seasons. However, now only 12 doves a day will be allowed to be harvested. These new limits will be in […]
Julia P. “Boots” Havird, 91, wife of the late David Havird, died, Sunday August 21, 2016 at Hammond House. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday August 24, 2016 at 11 AM at Edgefield First Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service from 10 to 11 […]
George Edward Agner, Sr., 82, husband of Lillie Mae Riley Agner, died Friday August 19, 2016. Funeral Services will be held Monday August 22, 2016 at 2 PM at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Mr. Agner was born in Edgefield County and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. […]
Swine Dining of the Carolinas 2006 E. Martintown Road Clarks Hill, SC 29821 Thursday – Saturday: 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 803-613-6262 Take out and Catering available “Swine Dining of the Carolinas” is located in the heart of the Merriwether section of Edgefield County next to the well […]
Anyone who has been paying even the slightest attention to presidential politics this year is aware that we as a nation are faced with choosing between two very flawed candidates. The strongest and most persuasive argument either one has, boils down to this: Vote for me, because the alternative is much worse. Political pundits of […]