The Advertiser was notified Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, 2021, by Sheriff Jody Rowland that the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office had uncovered a “significant” amount of drugs during the overnight hours. Rowland explained that the findings came after a routine traffic stop was conducted on a Mercedes SUV that was described as “weaving all over the road” […]
Wardlaw Academy held their First Dessert Theatre on October 12 led by their drama director, Mrs. Rebekah Robeson. They had 12 talented acts ranging from singing, clogging, electric guitar, violin, cheering, and acting. Pictured row 1 – Jayde Cullinan, Olyvia Wall, Mira McClendon, Nathalie Dorn, Charlotte Grace Culver, Sarah Kate Covar; row 2 – Kate Griffith, Jeniya Long, Haleigh Smart, Kya McCormick, Dylan Buck, Kellie Winn, Lainey Jainniney, Isaac Whatley, […]
Murrah Rd.& Five NotchThe SC Department of Transportation, Adam (Ric) Ward, P.E. has notified the Edgefield Advertiser that the intersection of Murrah and Five Notch will be converted from a two-way stop to a four-way stop effective November 1, 2021.
Two firearms were recently discovered and turned over to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office by Edgefield County citizens. According to an ECSO report, the first firearm, anAmerican Tactical AR-15 style pistol, was found Sept. 30 where Augusta Road turns onto Edgefield Road near the pecan grove. That report details that a man pulled over on […]
Christine Smith, pictured after the ribbon cutting, cuts a cake-logo which features a tractor with the owner driving it. Edgefield was been gifted with a new restaurant at 206 main Street. Owner Christine Smith, wife of Edgefield County native J.M. Smith, is joined by her two sons in the production of a Farm to Fork style restaurant. The family burst […]
Macedonia Baptist Church, the first church founded by African American slaves in the Town of Edgefield after the Civil War, and the Edgefield Academy, which was the seat of learning in the Town of Edgefield for African Americans from 1866 until 1954, will both be featured at the Fall Meeting of the Edgefield County Historical […]
Matthew Logan MD (Greenwood, S.C.,) The Self Regional Healthcare Board of Trustees announced today that Matthew Logan, MD, will be the next President and CEO of Self Regional Healthcare. His new role will begin December 21, 2021, when current President and CEO, Jim Pfeiffer, retires. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’d like to congratulate Dr. […]
The Town of Johnston (Mayor Culbreath and Town Council Members) along with The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for the Fall Season and some Fall spirit in Johnston. We are looking to spruce up the town with some positive and fun Scarecrow/Fall displays to make the ”Peach Capital of the World” a place to come […]
“The Landing” on Bogus Hill, 23 Bogus Hill Drive, North Augusta (Edgefield County) will have a Covid-19 vaccine clinic with all 3 types of vaccines available (Johnson & Johnson, Modernaand Pfizer) on Sunday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just drive up. No need to leave your car. For more info call 803-221-5747. This is sponsored by Vision […]
South Carolina Department of Education Hosts Vaccination Event on September 11, 2021 WHAT: According to SCDHEC’s Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON), 50% of eligible Saluda County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, in comparison to 72% nationally. In an effort to support local school districts, encourage vaccinations and provide information and […]