Jake Gregory Dailey, 26, of Rolling Hills Dr, Trenton, SC entered into rest on February 2, 2022. Mr. Dailey was born in Savanah, Georgia. He was an employee with GEODIS at Bridgestone and a journeyman Iron Worker with Local 709. Mr. Dailey is survived by his parents Jacqueline Gruber and Christopher Chad Williams. One brother Todd Dailey […]
Ricky LeGrand Cockrell, 61 of Old Chappell Ferry Rd., Johnston, entered into rest on February 3, 2022. Mr. Cockrell was born in Aiken, SC as the Son of Martha Jean McKay McDonald and the late Zimmerman Cockrell. Mr. Cockrell worked as a cabinet maker for Moore-Craft. Mr. Cockrell is survived by: his Mother, three Daughters Alicia […]
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. By Linda Nidiffer When Tom and I were in college he tried to teach me to play chess. Please put emphasis […]
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. By Sigrid Fowler Psalm150 is a musical rush of sound bringing God’s praise to a crescendo. The sweep of adoration is set in the broadest terms, […]
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. By Blaney Pridgen Almost twenty years ago Lee Greenwood recorded a very popular song, “Proud to Be an American.” Some of you may remember that. […]
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. We had a record player in our house when I was growing up and my parents had a small […]
Calling out the media for pushing transgender narrative 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. I appreciate the Advertiser giving me a chance to respond to Mr. Scott’s […]
WE’RE IN IT TO WIN IT, SALUDA COUNTY South Carolina Department of Education Hosts Vaccination Event on February 5, 2022 WHAT: According to SCDHEC’s Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON), 56% of eligible Saluda County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, in comparison to 76% nationally. In an effort to support local school districts, […]
The S.C. Drought Response Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 1, via conference call to update the drought status of all counties in South Carolina and voted to declare the entire state drought free.Due to average to above-average rainfall totals during December and January, the Committee removed the incipient drought status of 34 counties. The Committee issued […]
Last week was the 3rd week of the 2022 legislative session. There are 15 legislative weeks remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 12, 2022. Here are the highlights from last week’s action in the Senate: Certificate of Need – The Senate passed S.290, a bill that would repeal the Certificate of Need […]