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. When Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, he set it just outside Inverness, between what is now the Inverness International Airport and […]
THE DAY PRICELESS OLD EDGEFIELD POTTERY WAS DISCOVERED MISSING The police report and a person early on-the-scene reveal details. A Continuing Special to The Advertiser by Katharine Walton 103-104 Courthouse Square is the address a curious tourist would GPS if looking for any of three: The Welcome Center, hosted by the expansive and philanthropic Edgefield Civic League, and also […]
By August Wherry Thousands of patrons and millions of viewers exhaled this Sunday night after witnessing one of the most dramatic Masters in tournament history. Accentuated by torrential weather, golf fans were once again treated to a tournament that tested every aspect of players’ physical and mental capabilities. Ultimately, two storylines emerged: the one everyone […]
Clarence “Buck” Asbill went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2023. Buck was born on September 1, 1939, in Columbia, SC. He was the son of the late George McCoy and Salome Clark Asbill. He grew up in Johnston, SC and finished high school at Johnston High School. […]
By August Wherry With calendars flipping to April this weekend, the golf world is buzzing on the greatest event in the sport: the Masters Tournament. But the hype around the tournament this year differs from any years before as this will be the first event (and a Major, nonetheless) that the defective LIV Golf players […]
Special to The Advertiser By Katharine Walton A hearing set for Monday, March 27 may determine the future of the burglary site. Meanwhile, police, investigators, and devoted citizens assemble clues. Pottery stolen nine months ago from the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) library’s shelves, included at least one pot believed to have been made […]
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. My wife and I recently attended two concerts a week apart from each other, Emmylou Harris, and Reba […]
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. I like our state senator, Shane Massey. I respect his views even though I often don’t agree with […]
Van Laverne Johnson, 73 of Trenton, husband of Margaret “Peggy” Johnson entered into rest on March21, 2023. Van was born in Langley, SC as the son of Minnie McNeely Johnson and George D. Johnson. He was aGraniteville textile worker and co-owner of Johnson Heavenly Cleaners. Van was a member of SouthsideBaptist Church in Langley, SC. […]
JOHNSTON — It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Crystal Clayton Ouzts Stone, beloved mother and a friend to many. Crystal received her call from the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023, while at the Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda, SC. As Crystal was apt to say, she finally boarded […]