Weekly Children’s Story Series “The Piper Tales”

Weekly Children’s Story Series “The Piper Tales”

Beginning this September, young and young-at-heart readers will thrill to the weekly adventure stories of a boy named Bill and his dog, Piper. The Piper Tales, written by local author Penny L. Hunt, are published by The Edgefield Advertiser both in traditional print and on line. Each adventure leads to the next in a “to be […]

Felder Dorn Treats Us to Another Book

Felder Dorn Treats Us to Another Book

Death of a Policeman; Birth of a Baby Get ready. For those who enjoyed Guns of Meeting Street by Felder Dorn, there is another book that he has written, to be published this next month. It has to do with a woman who was up for execution, like Sue Logue, but the sentence was commuted […]

S.C. Bar Offers Free Legal Clinic in McCormick

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in McCormick on Friday, Sept. 7. The topic is end of life issues (health care power of attorney, living wills, DNR orders and power of attorney), featuring attorney Stephen R. Chapman. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to […]

Calvin R. Quarles

EDEGFIELD, S.C. – Calvin R. Quarles, 78, of Red Hill Rd., passed away at his residence. Graveside Services will be held Friday August 31, 2012 at 10 A.M. at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Quarles was a native of Edgefield County and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. He was a retired Textile […]

Here and There – 8/30/12

Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market is held from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Leadership Conference: Liberty Spring Baptist Church is hosting a Leadership Conference Saturday, Sept. 1, at the church fellowship hall. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the conference at 9:30 a.m. The […]

Suspected Drugs Found at JET Middle School

Two Students Taken to Department of Juvenile Justice School Resource Officer for JET Middle School, Rodney Williams, removed what is believed to be marijuana from two students on campus Monday, Aug. 27. According to a report by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the two juveniles were each found to be in possession of a bag containing a […]

Attempted Break-in at Edgefield Library

During a routine walk-through of the town of Edgefield Monday night, Aug. 27, an officer with the Edgefield Police Department found the doors to the Edgefield County Library askew by an apparent attempt to break-in to the public building. The discovery was made around 11:30 and officers quickly processed the scene. Evidence was collected, and […]

“Books Are Fun” – Fundraiser

“Books Are Fun” – Fundraiser

The Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a “Books Are Fun” fundraiser in the hospital lobby/conference room on Tuesday, September 11th from 10:00am until 5:00pm. There will be books and many other items for sale. Product Categories include: Children’s Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers, Stationery & Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Gifts […]

Cornerstone & Artemis Show – “Art of Recovery” Sep. 13

Cornerstone & Artemis Show – “Art of Recovery” Sep. 13

Cornerstone, the alcohol and drug abuse treatment center, and Artemis, the store/coop under the blue awning on the square in Edgefield, are partnering to present “The Art of Recovery” during the month of September. This exciting art exhibit highlights the journey from addiction to recovery as told by those who experience it firsthand. Local artists, […]

Dollar General Employee Arrested

Dollar General Employee Arrested

An employee with the Dollar General in Trenton, SC has been arrested and charged with Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent Greater than $10,000. According to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Larry Washington, of Gloverville, SC had been employed with the retail chain for nearly a year. During that time, he is accused of having […]