By Scott Cooper 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. One of the key phrases used when discussing real estate is: “Location, location, location!” Stated another way, not […]
License Holders- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division has partnered with the Hunt Regs App to offer a free and effective way for citizens to report illegal hunting, fishing, and boating activities across the state.The app directly connects users to the Operation Game Thief Program, alerting local game wardens and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 8, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking public input on the Draft 2025 South Carolina State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The document is available for public review and comment through September 8, 2025. The SWAP serves as a blueprint for conserving South Carolina’s native wildlife and the habitats on […]
Merriwether Elem. assistant principal Colby Strickland (L) and principal Sara-Beth Brown greet a student at the back to school festival Higher Enrollment for 2025-26 School Year Courtesy of ECSD Public Information The first day of the 2025-26 school year in the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) opened on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to plenty of […]
Lynn Hadden passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Lynn was born July 21, 1953 in Augusta, GA. She resided in Edgefield County on Woodlawn Road her entire life. Lynn retired from North Augusta Department of Public Safety after 29 years of service in the records department and dispatch. She was co-owner […]
Brenda Jo Clark, 79 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on July 17, 2025.Brenda was born in Columbia, SC as the daughter of the late Winnie Mae and JoeCark. Brenda attended Winthrop College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree,continuing her education at Clemson University where she earned her master’s degree.Clemson always stayed a part of her […]
July 16, 2025 Sumter, SC James H. “Jimmy” Barfield, 69, husband of Wendy Coward Barfield, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. Born December 30, 1955, in Dillon, he was a son of the late Daniel Harold Barfield and the late Shirley Grace Gregory Winn. Mr. Barfield worked with the Sumter […]
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Fourth of July weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state. The July Fourth weekend is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina […]
Sandra Huiet Grandy, 75, the wife of Tommy Grandy of Trenton, SC entered into rest on June 11, 2025. Sandra was born in Augusta, GA as the daughter of the late Jean and Fritz Huiet. Sandra worked as a dedicated clerk and treasurer for The Town of Trenton for forty-four years. She was a faithful […]