Johnston Mayor Andy Livingston announces that he will seek re-election in the municipal election coming up on April 8, 2014. This election will also include voting for the Wards 2 and 4 seats, now held by Tommy Stone and Tommy Burton, respectively. A native of Johnston, Livingston was elected to his first term in April […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $770 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins pre-order, door-to-door sales on Friday, January 10, ending March 17. The cookies will arrive for delivery in late February. The sales dates at local retail locations, when customers can buy directly, are weekends from February 21 – […]
Pine Ridge Country Club Vandalized Pine Ridge Country Club was vandalized sometime between Monday night, Dec. 23, and Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, according to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. The report states that an employee arrived for work Tuesday morning to find where vandals had driven across one of the courses, […]
According to published reports, one person was stabbed during a fight in the parking lot of St. Edwards’ Catholic Church in the Edgefield County section of Murphy Village near the Aiken County line Friday, Dec. 27. The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this incident. This is a developing story with few details available at […]
Another business is closing its doors in Edgefield. As a sign posted on the door of Cato’s in Carolina Square announced, the retailer’s last day of business is Tuesday, Dec. 24. According to an employee who spoke with The Advertiser on Tuesday, employees have been aware of the impending close for about two weeks now. […]
Instead of letting your Christmas tree take up space in a landfill this year, state natural resources officials suggest giving it a second life by putting it to good use for fish or wildlife. In rural areas, discarded Christmas trees can be put to good use as erosion control or as brush piles to provide […]
With the rich bounty of the season surrounding them, people are constantly reminded of the gracious plenty of the holidays. But what of wildlife-will their Christmas and New Year’s be merry? “Winter is a difficult time for many animals,” said Lex Glover, wildlife technician with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Winter is also […]
A three-day short-course called Longleaf 101, an in-depth classroom and field instruction in “all things longleaf,” will be offered by The Longleaf Alliance at Cheraw State Park Feb. 18-20, 2014. Priority registration will be open through Jan. 8 for landowners and land managers in Chesterfield and Darlington counties, and then registration will be open for […]
Health Related Home Care was recently named a “Cardiovascular Pioneer” by the Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign, which is an initiative of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Pioneer designation is awarded to home health agencies that make a commitment to helping patients lower their risks for heart attacks and […]
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. – As South Carolinians settle in for a long winter’s nap this Christmas Eve, they should do so knowing that the Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard will be on the job at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, ensuring their presents arrive safely. Each year, the North […]