Her First Alligator
Pictured is Bailey Pedersen with her first alligator. The alligator was taken on Lake Marion during the South Carolina alligator season. Bailey is the daughter of Joel and Lisa Pedersen of Edgefield.
Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens
If you live in the town of Edgefield, chances are you have been hearing alarms going off at, perhaps, an alarming rate as of late. One concerned citizen called The Advertiser Friday, Oct. 19, after hearing the alarms sound to inquire if the number of rings had any specific meaning other than the fire department […]
Veterans Day Celebration
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Sunday November 11th at 3:00 pm in the Edgefield Town Square instead of Strom Thurmond High School. There will be guest speakers and singers along with Veterans and families members. Please bring a chair and support all the veterans that have served our […]
Mikell Ray Wallace
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mikell Ray Wallace, 44 of Johnston, died Tuesday October 30, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 2 PM Saturday November 3, 2012 at Ridge Crest Cemetery in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Mr. Wallace was born in Wilmington, Ohio, he was the son of Dan & Ella Wallace of Johnston, […]
Celebrates Her Fresh Start Challenge Award
Augusta, GA, October 29, 2012 – Tracking their good food and activity choices paid off for two students in the CSRA, who are grand prize winners in the Fresh Start Challenge sponsored by local SUBWAY® restaurants. Elizabethann Obata, a kindergarten student at Heritage Academy in Augusta, and Connie Stevens, a fifth grader at Johnston Elementary […]
Looking Back – Halloween and More
Dear Editor: We are nearing Halloween 2012 and I thought I would tell some things that happened Halloween 1938 in Edgefield. The “Bad Boys” of the mill hill covered Mrs. Helen Nicholson’s front yard with “confetti.” My brother Joseph Wood and Maurice Gilchrist short wired the fire alarm and it blasted for hours. The stately […]
Truth vs. Myth – 2012 General Election
From the SC Election Commission. The following are some common myths that are circulated prior to general elections: Myth: The new photo ID law is in effect, and if you don’t have one, you can’t vote. Truth: The new photo ID law will NOT be in effect on November 6th. To vote on November 6th, you must […]
Catherine Dobey Morton
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mrs. Catherine Dobey Morton, of Edgefield Road, entered into rest October 26, 2012. Funeral services will take place, Friday, Nov. 2, at Carey Hill Resource Center with burial at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Morton, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include […]
Mary Lou Miles
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Mary Lou Miles, of Mims Street, entered into rest October 28, 2012. Funeral services will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Miles, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lucille McCain; a son, Henry Miles, […]
Candidate Smith Speaks
Dear Editor, Over the last ten months, my campaign team and I have been spreading the message throughout District 1 that the voices of so many go unheard. Our main mission in seeking office is to restore the voice of ALL people throughout the district. We are gaining ground every day to take back our district. As many of you know, I […]