British Author and Historian Comes to Edgefield

British Author and Historian Comes to Edgefield

O’Shaughnessy, Liberty Week Visitor and Lecturer Dr. Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy, noted British author and historian, will present a lecture in Edgefield on Wednesday evening, June 29, at 6 p.m., at The Joanne T. Rainsford Discovery Center.  He is a Professor of History at The University of Virginia and Director of the International Center for Jefferson […]

Vincent J. DeRemigio, Jr. – Johnston, SC

JOHNSTON – Vincent Joseph DeRemigio, Jr., 79, husband of Angela Groomes DeRemigio, died Monday June 13, 2016.The family will receive friends Thursday June 16, from 5 to 7 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Mr. DeRemigio, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late Vincent J. and Helen Pistille DeRemigio, […]

Doris Quarles Bryan, Greenwood, SC

Doris Quarles Bryan, Greenwood, SC

Doris Quarles Bryan, 88, resident of Wesley Commons, widow of Leonard Brooke Bryan, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Plum Branch, SC, September 26, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Bryant and Louise Quarles.  Mrs. Bryan graduated from  Edgefield High School and was a member of […]

Frances C. West – Edgefield, SC

Frances Calliham West, 74, wife of Hammond West, died Saturday June 11, 2016 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Monday June 13, 2016 at 2 PM at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Mrs. West was born in Edgefield County, SC and was the daughter of the late W.R. and Helen […]

Following Up

Following Up

This week’s column follows up on two columns from the May issues of The Edgefield Advertiser. The first topic is easy to describe: a correction from last week’s article about the June 14th Primary election. I mentioned that every registered voter may vote in that election, regardless of political party affiliation, and that there is […]

Reflecting on The Normandy Invasion

Reflecting on The Normandy Invasion

This week is the 72nd anniversary of the Western Allies Invasion of Normandy. According to The National WWII Museum, total military dead from WWII is over 15 million. Civilian dead estimates are 45 million.  Over 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed during the Normandy invasion.  An extremely heavy price was paid for the liberty achieved for […]

MJA Endowed Scholarship

MJA Endowed Scholarship

Three Piedmont Technical College students recently received the MJA Endowed Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Pictured are, from left, Lovelette Kenley, an administrative office technology student from North Augusta; and Kara McAlister, scholarship committee member. Not pictured are Brian Davis, a pharmacy technology student from Trenton; and Benjamin Dodson, a diversified agriculture student […]

ECDA Annual June Movie, Friday, June 10

ECDA Annual June Movie, Friday, June 10

The Edgefield Community Development Association (ECDA) invites everyone to the Annual June Downtown Movie on the Square in historic Edgefield on Friday, June 10, 2016.  “Bring your family, your neighbors, and your friends to gather around the Edgefield Square for the Showing of ‘Soul Surfer,’ an inspiring true story!” said Theresa McMullen, ECDA president. The […]

Thefts of Vehicles and Work Equipment

Thefts of Vehicles and Work Equipment

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to two calls regarding stolen items during the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 8.  The first call was to Scott Mims Grading Company on the Hwy 25 Bypass.  Law enforcement was told by the victim that he was notified by an Edgefield City Police Officer that the gate […]

DHEC Responds to Beaverdam Repairs

DHEC Responds to Beaverdam Repairs

The Advertiser received comment from the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, May 28, regarding The Advertiser’s coverage of DHEC issued repair notices on the gates at Beaverdam Structures 1&2 (article posted May 24 to www.edgefieldadvertiser.com and printed in the May 25 edition).  In a statement from media relations spokesperson, Cassandra Harris, The […]