Edgefield County Historical Society Tour

Edgefield County Historical Society Tour

Edgefield County’s rich historical heritage will be showcased in a tour of eight special places scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21. Friday’s tour, from 5-8 p.m. will be candlelit. Saturday’s tour will be 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in advance or the day of the tour by visiting the Discovery Center, 401 Main St., or calling (803) […]

PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED

PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED

Genealogical Society v. Civic League  dispute involves 2,500 family names  — from Abney to Zimmerman  A Continuing Special to the Advertiser  By Katharine Walton  [The following article announcing details on a public hearing appeared in the June 21st edition. Shortly after the weekly distribution, which began on June 21st, the Edgefield Advertiser learned that the public hearing […]

WITH FAMILY BOOKS AND FILES IN CONTENTION PAST MEETS PRESENT ON COURT HOUSE SQUARE

WITH FAMILY BOOKS AND FILES IN CONTENTION <strong>PAST MEETS PRESENT ON COURT HOUSE SQUARE</strong>

Inventory of archived items at Tompkins Library exhibits  heft of Genealogical Society and Civic League accomplishments, the rift, the rivalry — and what’s been lost. A Continuing Special to the Advertiser By Katharine Walton  Approaching the anniversary of the stunning pottery robbery — the well-executed heist of historic ceramics that sat high on the shelves of Tompkins Library — the 39 […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication

MODOC, S.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry […]

Legislative Update

Legislative Update

04/24/23  Last week was the 15th week of the 2023 legislative session. There are 3 legislative weeksremaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 11, 2023. Here are thehighlights from last week’ Senate action: 2023-2024 BUDGET – This Senate spent last week debating the 2023-2024 state budget H. 4300 FY 2023-2024 South Carolina Budget and […]

It’s Not About the Pottery Historic Property Dispute Dodges Pottery Theft 

It’s Not About the Pottery <strong><em>Historic Property Dispute Dodges Pottery Theft </em></strong>

Judge recused, pre-seizure hearing postponed, and entire library claimed as  genealogical society plans to leave Edgefield for Johnston.  A Continuing Special to The Advertiser By Katharine Walton The Edgefield Civic League and their ex-cohabitants at 103-104 Courthouse Square, The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS), are both claiming what has been collected at The D.A. Tompkins […]

WHAT HAPPENED JUNE 6

<strong>WHAT HAPPENED JUNE 6</strong>

THE DAY PRICELESS OLD EDGEFIELD POTTERY WAS DISCOVERED MISSING  The police report and a person early on-the-scene reveal details. A Continuing Special to The Advertiser by Katharine Walton  103-104 Courthouse Square is the address a curious tourist would GPS if looking for any of three: The Welcome Center, hosted by the expansive and philanthropic Edgefield Civic League, and also […]

2023 Masters: The Master & The Amateur

2023 Masters: The Master & The Amateur

By August Wherry Thousands of patrons and millions of viewers exhaled this Sunday night after witnessing one of the most dramatic Masters in tournament history. Accentuated by torrential weather, golf fans were once again treated to a tournament that tested every aspect of players’ physical and mental capabilities. Ultimately, two storylines emerged: the one everyone […]

2023 Masters Preview: A Competition Within the Competition

2023 Masters Preview: A Competition Within the Competition

By August Wherry With calendars flipping to April this weekend, the golf world is buzzing on the greatest event in the sport: the Masters Tournament. But the hype around the tournament this year differs from any years before as this will be the first event (and a Major, nonetheless) that the defective LIV Golf players […]

David Drake’s Pottery Said to be Among Missing Pottery Citizenry in Shards

David Drake’s Pottery Said to be Among Missing Pottery Citizenry in Shards

Special to The Advertiser By Katharine Walton A hearing set for Monday, March 27 may determine the future of the burglary site.  Meanwhile, police, investigators, and devoted citizens assemble clues.  Pottery stolen nine months ago from the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) library’s shelves, included at least one pot believed to have been made […]