Vernon Burton to be Published in Inauguration Portfolio

Vernon Burton to be Published in Inauguration Portfolio

Vernon Burton’s publications are well known in Edgefield; In My Father’s House are Many Mansions (families of Old Edgefield District)  and, more recently, Free Flag of Cuba (Edited and Introduction, “the lost novel of Lucy Pickens”). He is a native of Ninety-Six. Ed. Note CLEMSON, S.C. — Vernon Burton, professor of history and director of the CyberInstitute […]

The Odd Couple Invites you to Great Comedy

The Odd Couple Invites you to Great Comedy

The Edgefield County Theatre Company is in its third year of producing plays in the William M. Bouknight Theatre, a 65-seater that has welcomed community members and out-of-towners for what have been Broadway smashes as well as plays of local color, written by local talent, reflecting the history of the area as well as the […]

Republican Women to Promote Americanism

Republican Women to Promote Americanism

It is a new year with the Republican Women of Edgefield County (RWEC) and there is new leadership – Trish Berry is the new president. She is inviting people from the communities of this county to attend a meeting of the RWEC on January 21, 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall in Edgefield. The invited attendees […]

Time for Councilman Dorn to Lead

On February 27, 2012, Mr. Dorn released a statement through the Edgefield Advertiser that he referred to as his announcement bid for reelection. The announcement stated, “Probably the most disconcerting issue in the county is that Edgefield County Council has turned a “blind eye” to the Northside’s great need for water. My solution to show […]

Duke Energy Grants $50,000 to SC Heritage Corridor for Scenic Biways

Duke Energy Grants $50,000 to SC Heritage Corridor for Scenic Biways

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Michelle McCollum, executive director of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, flanked by the members of Duke Energy and South Carolina Department of Transportation, State Senate and the University of South Carolina Sloan Institute along with members of the legislature announced a $50,000 grant to create a comprehensive management, development and marketing […]

Frances “ Frankie” Graham Holson

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Frances “ Frankie” Graham Holson, 93, wife of the late Robert L. Holson, Sr., died Saturday January 12, 2013. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield.

Thomas Lee McDowell

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. – Thomas Lee McDowell, 64, of 109 Great Oaks Way, Simpsonville, widower of Sharon Harris McDowell, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. Born in Edgefield County, he was a son of the late Thomas Ralph and Mary Elizabeth Dorn McDowell. He was a self-employed truck driver and attended the Church of God. Surviving are three […]

Claude William “Worm” Timmerman, Jr.

NINETY SIX, S.C. – Claude William “Worm” Timmerman, Jr., 61, of 320 N. Cambridge Street, Ninety Six, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Edgefield, he was a son of the lateClaude W. Timmerman, Sr. and Omie Lee Sweezy Timmerman. He was formerly employed by Davey Tree Company and Greenwood Mills, Mathews Plant. […]