Strom Thurmond Head Football Coach Andrew Webb Johnston, SC – At the February 8, 2022 meeting and with a unanimous vote, the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Board of Trustees appointed Andrew Webb as head football coach of Strom Thurmond High School (STHS). Webb currently works as a teacher and coach at Saluda High School. “We […]
Last week was the 4th week of the 2022 legislative session. There are 14 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:Medical Marijuana – The Senate’s floor debate this week was dominated by continued discussion on S.150, a bill […]
Officials with the South Carolina State Museum and the City of Charleston are working collaboratively on an extended loan agreement of the John C. Calhoun Monument statue to the State Museum. Attorneys are currently working to finalize a memorandum of understanding regarding the loan, which would be subject to approval by the SC State Museum Commission […]
Bess Prince Tripp of Country Place Rd., Edgefield, SC wife of Thomas Tripp, entered into rest on February 4, 2022. Bess was born in Augusta, Ga as the Daughter of the late Lunette Bussey and Talton Prince. She worked as a secretary for The Edgefield County Department of Education. She was a member of […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a skunk found near Barr Woods Road and Highway 378 in Saluda, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South […]
Frank Lee Reece, 69 of Holmes St, Edgefield entered into rest on February 2, 2022. Mr. Reece was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Vivian Bryan and Frank Butler Reece Jr. He was a retired golf course maintenance worker. Mr. Reece was a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church. Mr. Reece is survived by […]
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, […]