David Walter Coon, 53, and Tim Wayne Wheeler, 55, each of Edgefield County, were both sentenced to 25 years for trafficking methamphetamine. Sentencing was at the Edgefield County Court House as a result of trials held this court session. Presided over by the Honorable John Hayes, Coon’s trial began the week of Jan. 8, and […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Greenwood is one of many U.S. cities in the path of the next total solar eclipse, expected to occur on Aug. 21, 2017, across the continent. Lander University, just north of Greenwood Uptown, is perfectly positioned for people to observe and record the historic event. This will be the first total eclipse […]
Two northern long-eared bats have been found on South Carolina’s Coastal Plain region at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton (Beaufort County). Historically this federally listed species was known in South Carolina to exist only in the Upstate, so the discovery of these bats 200 miles south of their known range this past November came as a […]
A Skirmish, Encampment, Demonstrations and Tours Oakley Park grounds and house museum will be busy, Saturday, January 21, when the park will be active again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., first time since the last Heritage Festival was held there in 2012. This event is planned in conjunction with the 57th Georgia, 34th Georgia, […]
Vandalism of Motorcycle The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a case of vandalism at a home on the 200 block of Community Road in North Augusta (Edgefield County), Jan. 6. According to the report filed on this matter, the homeowner advised law enforcement that upon entering his garage, which is detached from his home, […]
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6 inches of snow in the upstate with 1 to 3 inches expected in the midlands. Other areas of the state may see a wintry mix […]
Suzy Spurgeon, Edgefield County’s Emergency Services Agency Director, sends this article for citizens’ information. Columbia, S.C. (Thursday, January 5, 2017) – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division asks residents to prepare themselves and their homes for possible winter weather. Forecasters with the National Weather Service expect a wintry mix of snow, ice and rain for […]
Left to right: Chuck Sanders, Rhonda Hutson, Rachel Sanders, Martha Sanders, Caroline Williams, and The Matriarch Elaine Williams celebrating 31-0 Clemson Tiger win over Ohio State last Saturday in Arizona. Next stop is Tampa and The National Championship, Monday January 9th.
Douglas Elementary School hosted a Secret Santa Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 15, for members of the community that sponsored their initiative to provide families in need with additional help this holiday season. A total of 19 families were served this year, and out of those families, fifty-five children received items off their wish lists. “The community […]
US Fibers is expanding their operations. The news of the expansion came the last week of 2016 through Will Williams, President and CEO of the Economic Development Partnership. Williams provided to the Advertiser a press release from the company that announced the commercialization of their newest PET fiber line. Described as a “multi-million dollar investment”, […]