Downtown Drive-In Movie Showing “Dr. Dolittle”

Downtown Drive-In Movie Showing “Dr. Dolittle”

On the Edgefield Square – Saturday, October 12 The Edgefield Community Development Association along with the special sponsor, Dr. Bagshaw and staff from Edgefield Veterinary Clinic, invites everyone to the Downtown Drive-in movie night on the Square in historic Edgefield on Saturday, October 12, 2013, as part of the Fall Harvest Festival celebration. ECDA members […]

The Many “Lives” of Sam Crouch

The Many “Lives” of Sam Crouch

Pictured in repose after being shot in a shoot-out re-enactment for the Southern Studies event in late September, Sam Crouch lies waiting for his next cue.  He is seen in many places, among them the Edgefield County Theatre Company Productions. In the musical coming up, Sunny Day by Leonard Todd, which opens at the William […]

Trenton Fire Department Assists with Eureka Fire – UPDATED

Trenton Fire Department Assists with Eureka Fire – UPDATED

• Three Unidentified Victims An early morning fire at a home on Edgefield Rd./Hwy 19 in Eureka, SC, claimed the lives of three people Tuesday, Oct. 1. According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, the cause of the fire is considered suspicious and the fire is under investigation.  Mr. Carlton said the three bodies, which […]

DHEC Confirms Flu’s Arrival In S.C.

DHEC Confirms Flu’s Arrival In S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Influenza, or “the flu,” has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “Our agency’s Bureau of Laboratories has confirmed five cases of flu in the Midlands area of the state,” said Linda Bell, M.D. and state epidemiologist. “This confirmation reinforces the need for vaccination […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

Drugs Found at Fox Creek High School Report of Elder Abuse Leads to Arrest Attempted Traffic Stops Leads to Car Crashing into Home Vandals Damage Equipment at US Fibers Drugs Found at Fox Creek High School Two Fox Creek High School students were charged with possession of drugs Thursday, Sept. 26, after a random search […]

A Work Ethic Underscores Art – “I am a Homebody”

A Work Ethic Underscores Art – “I am a Homebody”

The seeds for this story began with the article by Dorrie Hammant “Living on a Budget” (August 28 Advertiser) which stirred the frugal nature in this writer – Dorrie using her sewing machine to create wedding attire. Then our graphic designer (Jo Ann Amos) at this newspaper gave notice in order to spend more time […]

Entertainment Schedule for 12th Heritage Jubilee Festival

Entertainment Schedule for 12th Heritage Jubilee Festival

Saturday, September 28 on the Edgefield Town Square 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. – Broken Arrow Band 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. – NJROTC 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. – Liz Timmerman Dancers 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – James “Bo” Gardener, Saxophone player 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Rick Wade, Elvis Pressley Impersonator 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. – Cloggers 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Irish […]

NWTF to Build Hunting Heritage Center

NWTF to Build Hunting Heritage Center

The National Wild Turkey Federation has long served as a leader in upland wildlife conservation and an advocate for our country’s hunters. Now, it has plans to expand its Edgefield, S.C., campus, on which it will build a facility to help better fulfill its mission. The NWTF Hunting Heritage Center will be a destination for […]