Dear Editor: Federal support of cancer research has put us on the verge of some incredible breakthroughs, and we are fortunate that research is going on right here in South Carolina at the Hollings Cancer Center. I recently had the opportunity to attend a congressional briefing hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network […]
Dear Editor: A note of thanks for the article in the Advertiser about the “three ladies in the pottery center.” My friends sent me a copy along with the picture. I have told as many folks as would listen about the entire unforgettable experience. What a step back into history to have seen and touched […]
Dear Editor: The Staff of the SPCA Treasure Chest would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who donated their leftovers to our store after the big Yard Sale, Peachtree 23. Without your donations we could not stay in business. Your thoughtfulness and caring for the animals means so much to us. Thank you all, […]
June 7, 2013 This month, I’m taking a break from the usual County Council update to discuss one topic: Your opportunity for more involvement in County Government. Before I go there, I want to point out that what the County Council decides each month does affect your life. For example, we are taking up critical […]
Dear Editor: At the most recent meeting of the Edgefield County School District Board of Education, the Board voted 5-2 (Mr. Bibbs and Ms. Hammond were the dissenting votes) to eliminate the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary. This decision robs us of the only school-choice program in the district, and cuts the only early childhood […]
Dear Editor: Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #30 express their gratitude to the citizens of Edgefield County for supporting us once again with the promotion and distribution of the POPPY which is undertaken each year during Memorial Day weekend in support of our Veterans. A special thanks to the Edgefield Advertiser and WKSX […]
– Guest Editorial – The Edgefield County School Board very likely will decide the fate of the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary School at the next board meeting, on Tuesday May 28th. The Montessori program at Douglas Elementary is the only school choice program in our district for students at the elementary school level. We […]
Dear Editor: April was Parent Volunteer Month at Strom Thurmond High School and the faculty and students would like to thank a special group of parents who put hours of hard work into making this year’s prom a success. The theme for the prom was “Midnight in Paris” and the parents of the prom committee […]
Dear Editor: Parents of students enrolled in the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary School recently were informed that the District was considering termination of the program. Setting aside the fact that this late notification leaves parents short on time to find alternatives or to offer input into the decision, our greatest concern is that this […]
Dear Editor, What a fantastic evening my friend and I had dining at the Olde Edgefield Grille Thursday evening. On the way back from a business trip to Atlanta we met friends for dinner at “The Grille” and it could not have been more pleasant! This has got to be one of South Carolina’s top […]