Thieves Steal Car Port

Thieves Steal Car Port

Not only will thieves steal your golf cart and vehicle, but apparently now they will steal the shed you put it under, too. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday, August 24, a 24×21 car port was stolen from a residence on Hwy 25 North.  The incident report states the […]

Edgefield Plumber Saves Family Dog From Drowning

Edgefield Plumber Saves Family Dog From Drowning

For Sherry Northgard, a call to the local Mr. Rooter® Plumbing company not only solved her plumbing issue, but saved her beloved four-legged friend, Dawnie. “While I was diagnosing Mrs. Northgard’s plumbing issue, I could tell that she was distracted and a little upset,” stated Doug Baker, the plumbing technician sent to her house. The […]

Council Chairman Kicks Off Library Fundraising Project

Council Chairman Kicks Off Library Fundraising Project

Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell is kicking off this year’s Chairman’s Community Project to bring more books and supplies to the three Edgefield County libraries. And you can help. Libraries are an integral part of every community, Campbell said, adding that in today’s electronically-connected world, libraries still play a key role for young and […]

Fresh Faces for a Fresh New School Year

Fresh Faces for a Fresh New School Year

Edgefield School District “New Hires” School has opened and energy is high.  As seen in the faces in the photo of the Parker children on the first school, there is a freshness in the new year, 2013-2014. Teachers have had a nice break for renewing their energies, as have the administration and students. There is […]

Black and White and Read All Over

Black and White and Read All Over

The Advertiser followed David and Linda Padgett of Saluda, faithful subscribers to our newspaper, as they enjoyed a trip to Antigua where David served in the U. S. Navy many years ago.  They found the same guardhouse where he had stood guard, recorded in an old photo.  

Mims Package Store Closing After Over 30 Years

Mims Package Store Closing After Over 30 Years

 – By Tiffany Ireland – After 36 years in business, Mims Package Shop on Augusta Road is closing its doors.  Their last day of business will be Saturday, Aug. 24.  Lois Mims, who spoke Friday with The Advertiser regarding the closing, said a lot went in to the decision, but that, ultimately, it was time […]

It’s Time For Some Football!

It’s Time For Some Football!

 – By Jack Reece – The Edgefield County School District has released its fall sports schedule for Strom Thurmond High School. Regular season for the varsity Rebels starts this Friday as the Rebels host the Bull Dogs of Silver Bluff in the newly renovated football stadium at Strom Thurmond High School. Game time for this […]

Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo – Aug. 23 & 24

Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo – Aug. 23 & 24

 – By Tiffani Ireland – Professional rodeo riders will again converge on the Westside of Edgefield County, Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 23 and 24, for the 8th Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo at the Lazy J Arena.  The fields have been bush hogged, the arena stands ready, and, by press time, the Ferris wheel […]