Upcoming Stories in Our Print Edition

The Edgefield Advertiser print edition will be offering another Ramble in the Merriwether section of our County. Look for this special article, with photos, by Owen Clark, as he ventures down Currytown Road to tell the stories there. This will be found in our special July 3 edition, what we call our holiday edition, to […]

Dr. Walter Grady Bishop, Jr.

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Walter Grady Bishop, Jr., 76, resident of Thomson Circle passed away June 20, 2013 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, S.C. Born in Greenwood, SC Feb. 17, 1937 he was a son of the late Dr. Walter Grady Bishop and Martha Thurmond Bishop.  Dr. Bishop was a graduate of Greenwood High School, Davidson College, and […]

Lucille Leopard Stillwell

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Lucille Leopard Stillwell, age 91, will be held Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Johnston First Baptist Church at 3 pm. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 2-3pm. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Stillwell, widow of the […]

Birdfeeder Basics: Bring on Backyard Birds with the Right Feeders

Birdfeeder Basics: Bring on Backyard Birds with the Right Feeders

When you dine, do you prefer clean and attractive tableware? Does ambiance enhance your enjoyment of your food? Birds feel the same way about their dining habits – the type and cleanliness of your bird feeders directly affects the number and species of birds that will visit your backyard this season. To attract birds, you […]

Urgent Need for All Type Blood Donors

Urgent Need for All Type Blood Donors

AUGUSTA, Ga. – There is an urgent need for blood donors right now. Shepeard Blood Center, the only contracted local blood provider for 21 area hospitals from Barnwell, SC to Baxley, GA, needs blood donors to help meet the needs of our area’s most fragile patients. Locally, there is less than a 1 day supply […]

STHS FFA Wins State Farm Business Management Competition

STHS FFA Wins State Farm Business Management Competition

The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Farm Business Management team took first place honors in the State Farm Business Management Career Development Event (CDE) held at Clemson University on Thursday June 13, 2013 as part of the 86th annual South Carolina FFA State Convention.  Team members Trent Miller, High Individual Scorer in the state event; […]

Ninety Six National Historic Site Schedules Weekend Programs

Ninety Six National Historic Site Schedules Weekend Programs

NINETY SIX, S.C. – From now until September 29, Ninety Six National Historic Site will offer free programs on the weekends.  On Saturdays at 11 am, a guided walk of the battlefield will occur.  At 2 pm on Sundays, a talk will be provided at the Logan Log House.  Every third Saturday 10 am – […]