Last Thursday morning an appreciation breakfast was held for the “Lights On After School” program that is in its second year, in Edgefield County. The breakfast was held in the spacious banquet room of the Old Macedonia Baptist Church whose congregation holds members of the board that runs this nonprofit organization. This is a program, […]
As Contract with Experian Expires – By Tiffani Ireland – The contract that South Carolina had negotiated with Experian for one year of free credit protection has expired. However, free protection is still available to SC taxpayers whose personal information was compromised as a result of the 2012 hacking of SC tax records. CSID, a […]
Audiences are calling Sunny Day, the new hit musical from The Edgefield County Theatre Company, “a love letter to Edgefield.” That was the reaction last Wednesday night, when the play, which is about our town, was presented for the first time. Sixty guests attended a black-tie reception at the Discovery Center, then entered the William […]
The Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment competed in the SCBDA 2A Lower State Prelims Saturday at West Ashley High School in Charleston SC. The Rebel Regiment was named the SCBDA Lower State 2A Runner Up with Swansea being named the Champion. The two bands were separated by .15. The Rebel Regiment will compete in the SCBDA […]
Law enforcement officials from both the Edgefield Police Department and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of naked man in the town of Edgefield around nine o’clock Saturday evening, Oct. 19. According to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter, the 46 year old Johnston man had apparently begun to undress at Edgefield Fuel […]
Sen. Shane Massey will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 6 -7:30 p.m. Senator Massey will provide an update on the 2013 session of the General Assembly, look ahead to the 2014 session, and answer questions. Everyone is invited to attend.
CLEMSON, S.C. – Despite the Clemson Tigers’ hopes to crush the Maryland Terrapins on the football field Saturday, Clemson researchers are dedicated to protecting turtles in a human-altered ecosystem. “A healthy planet relies on biodiversity, and turtles are an intricate part of a healthy ecosystem,” said Robert Baldwin, an associate professor in Clemson’s School of Agricultural, Forest, […]
Edgefield County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Under Phase 31 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program our county has been chosen to receive $10,268 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. […]
Strom Thurmond High’s 2013 Homecoming Queen was crowned Friday evening at half time. She is Shayy Widner. She stands (center) with the first runner-up (left) Yahaira Escalera and second runner-up, Megan Sherman (right). They are pictured here with their fathers. Photo by Bill Hart for The Advertiser. — Have something to say? Please leave your […]
The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant was held Saturday October 19 at the Ridge Spring Civic Center. So many beautiful young ladies were present and participated. The winner Miss Harvest Festival won a $500.00 scholarship to her school of choice. Congratulations to all. RIDGE SPRING 2013 HARVEST FESTIVAL BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNERS Junior Division: Picture […]