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 […]
• Sorting Competitions Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 – By Tiffani Ireland – By now, most Edgefield County residents are at least familiar with the concept of a rodeo. And many even know a thing or two about cutting horses. But, how about the equine sport of sorting? This growing activity is taking root on […]
• Possibly Gang Related The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of three fight calls in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 13. According to a report filed by the ECSO, the first call, which was to the Thirty and Up Club on Hwy 23 West and included the report of gun […]
CLEMSON, S.C. – Shorter, cooler days send a signal to many insects that it’s time to look for a warm winter home — perhaps yours. Clemson University has researchers devoted to “six-legged-science,” and some specialize in exploring ways to keep pests and people apart. This year there are new creepy-crawlies to keep an eye on. Entomologist Patricia […]
The Chamber of Commerce of Edgefield County has announced a three-special fundraiser coming up soon, to benefit Fox Creek High School, Strom Thurmond High School and Wardlaw Academy through their Booster Clubs. The three-special attraction will be roasted oysters, Low County boil and barbecue – something for everyone. The event will be held at the […]
Forty-Eight Years! It is a fact. Patsy Smith of Wells Fargo on the square of Edgefield has been working in the banking system that is now Wells Fargo since her teens. The Edgefield Branch, where she works, celebrated the milestone with balloons and crepe swags as décor and many greetings from the staff and customers. […]
The Corps of Engineers has relaunched its website for hydrologic data on the Savannah River Basin. The website was taken offline after an attempted cyber attack in June. Savannah Water Control Home Page — Have something to say? Please leave your comments below.
– By Tiffani Ireland – Imagine expectantly awaiting the birth of twins, only to have those expected gifts to come very prematurely into the world. Then imagine having those tiny gems, one weighing three pounds and the other only a mere pound, being given grim prospects and small chances for life. Then fast forward nearly […]
Saturday October 12, 2013, will be the Downtown Edgefield Fall Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. sponsored by the ECDA. This all day event guarantees a wonderful time for all ages in a fall celebration with good, old fashioned family fun. There will be an All Day Fall Harvest and Artisans Market with vendors from all over, […]