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 I am led to say something about gun control. Before I do, I must offer a disclaimer lest […]
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. Citizens desire that we protect our rural character as we position ourselves to embrace an impending wave of development. County officials also invoke the rural charm of Edgefield County in a bid to attract businesses and residents. […]
Strom Thurmond High School Athletics have a long-standing tradition of excellence. This excellence comes from committed athletes, coaches, supporters, and fans. We have been fortunate to have a supportive Booster Club organization that has directly benefited all of our student athletes. It is my intent, as Athletic Director, to continue to improve and build on our […]
On Thursday, March 25th, the Edgefield County Young Farmer Association hosted a workshop on “Straw Bale Gardening” at the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center Agriculture Building. The hands-on workshop presented by agricultural education instructors Jacob Laughlin and Jeremy Brooks allowed each participant to learn the basics of how to start and maintain a straw […]
Ramey Funeral Home 202 North Rudolph Street P.O. Box 458 Saluda, South Carolina 29138 (864) 445-2366 rameyfh@embarqmail.com Dateline: Saluda, SC Clifford Owdom Clifford Thomas Owdom, 81, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. Born in Edgefield County and a son of the late, Joe Payne Owdom and Janie Crawford Owdom, he was the husband of […]
Trunk of Shaggy Bark Tree By Lydia Wherry The welcome of spring and the coming of Easter in this year, 2021, brings with it more weight and meaning, it seems, as we have long been arrested in this COVID valley laced with love and suffering. Last Easter was but the beginning of what would become a year-long trek through the wilderness, a time of […]
By Blaney Pridgen 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. What is reasonable and what is not? I think about that a lot. For example, what’s it going […]
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 Is there a better approach to Easter than taking some time to meditate on Jesus Christ? If […]
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. In the collegiate sports world, this is the season for March Madness – when serious sports fans haven’t […]
JT Wu, Founder, Director of Preface Working for Contracts with Local Schools A coxswain is the member of a rowing team who sits at the stern of the boat and steers, gives the team directions and updates them on the race. JT Wu was the coxswain on August Wherry’s (the editor’s grandson) row team when they competed at Nationals in […]