COLUMBIA, S.C., Thursday, January 21, 2016 — The American Red Cross is preparing to respond in South Carolina, as well as along the entire East Coast, as a massive winter storm threatens. In South Carolina, the Red Cross is on alert, carefully monitoring weather forecasts, and coordinating closely with local and state partners. Red Cross […]
In an announcement given to the Advertiser Tuesday morning, George Thornton, CEO of National Wild Turkey Federation, made the following announcement: “I am pleased to announce that we have taken another important step in our journey to complete the Master Plan for the NWTF Hunting Heritage and Outdoor Education Center and the Palmetto Shooting Center. “Today we […]
The annual Augusta Chronicle/Augusta Sports Council All Area Football Banquet was held January 14th at The Legends Club in Augusta. Strom Thurmond Head Football Coach Hillary and Assistant Coach Johnson attended with their All Area Players Lawson Reel, DeAndre Ryan and Chad Gilchrist. All three of the Thurmond athletes were recognized for their outstanding performance […]
Trenton Town Council was asked to consider passing a nuisance ordinance at their first monthly meeting of 2016 held Wednesday, Jan. 13. Town Administrator Roger LeDuc presented to Council an ordinance that is modeled after Edgefield County’s nuisance ordinance but that has been modified somewhat to accommodate the town. The ordinance will address such matters […]
Edgefield County Council held a special called meeting, Thursday, Jan. 14, to, among other things, approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a general obligation bond for Edgefield County Hospital. The matter was first presented to Council at their Jan. monthly meeting, Jan. 5, 2016. At that time, ECH board member […]
Randy Stamm, owner of Prime Steak House in Aiken, is bringing a new restaurant to downtown Edgefield. The new eatery will be taking up residence in the building that formerly housed Mercy Me! across from Chef Bob’s. Speaking to The Advertiser, Friday, Jan. 15, Stamm said that Nonna’s Italian Kitchen will be a “moderately priced” […]
More than 550 youth shooters descended upon the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Palmetto Shooting Complex and the town of Edgefield for the South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation sporting clays event. With additional visitors numbering more 1,000, this marked the largest participation and crowd ever to attend an event at the 300-acre shooting facility. These young […]
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 33rd annual event. The Festival will be held May 7, 2016, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston to enjoy the day […]
Jonathan Veit, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences January 12, 2016 The online workshop will teach how to grow vegetables for personal consumption or sale. CLEMSON — Clemson Cooperative Extension will offer a six-week online course for people interested in learning how to grow fruits and vegetables, and raise livestock and honeybees. The best […]
In 2011 the South Carolina Legislature designated the SCBA as the group that names the South Carolina State Barbeque Championship. The SCBA conducts a year-long contest running from January 1 to December 31 and each year the contest is held in over 35 different towns and cities across the state. At each barbeque cook-off that […]