The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for over 20 years, has donated to the Town two benches to accent the downtown area. The two steel benches are located outside the Mobley Library. The plaque on the Library reads: “Have a Seat! Courtesy […]
– Presented by the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program – Scrapbook Video Productions and the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program are proud to announce the release of the historical documentary film, Discovering Dave – Spirit Captured in Clay. The public is invited to attend a free world premier screening at 7 p.m. on September 10th, […]
Wesley Spires, Edgefield County native, survived a frightening and damaging assault in Augusta on Riverwalk in May 4, 2013. Ashley Solesbee was his date and she was injured also. Their story has been told in the media over the CSRA; however, this is the first time that this newspaper has attempted a sit-down, face to […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – In response to a need to have qualified volunteer emergency response personnel, the Edgefield County Emergency Management Agency is offering training through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. This program will train volunteers in nine disciplines of emergency response to better equip them in the wake of a disaster. […]
“To Get People to Think” A new column is coming next week to both our print edition and our Web site: Miller Thompson, native of the Westside of Edgefield County and a freshman at Clemson University, will provide our readership with information, ideas and opinion concerning the world of policy. When asked what he has […]
It’s only three and a half weeks until Edgefield’s 12th annual Heritage Jubilee which will be held downtown on September 28. Some of the events are tours at the Discovery Center by Whitney Ellis at 11, 1 and 3, free tours at the National Wild Turkey Federation and shuttle rides; and a performance by Miles […]
The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society are hosting a “Southern Studies Showcase” in Edgefield on September 20 and 21, 2013. Genealogical and historical societies from all over South Carolina and parts of Georgia are being invited to participate in this two-day event. Last year the Showcase brought […]
What has been described as a vicious attack on a horse by a farrier is under investigation according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged offense occurred Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a home on Cedar Creek Road in Edgefield. Jenny Jones, owner of the appaloosa horse in question told The Advertiser in an interview, […]
The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce and Edgefield County School District joined for the annual celebration of some very special individuals on September 3rd at the Strom Thurmond High School cafetorium. Attendees enjoyed a special program and dinner. Each of the school Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year were honored with […]
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University researchers and students are tackling a national health concern by advancing concussion awareness and prevention through research. David Kwartowitz, John DesJardins and Delphine Dean, assistant professors in the department of bioengineering at Clemson, are mentoring an undergraduate Creative Inquiry student research team that is investigating the scientific implications of concussions. The students designed a dummy that is equipped […]