Yes, there are birds in nests in the sign, but only in the a’s. The “a” allows for a two-story home. Is that the reason? Barn swallows, we guess, have inhabited these letters, from the looks of the nests. And they are in both signs, front and side, of the business establishment out on Hwy. […]
– by Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield County’s new Emergency Operations Center, located in the old Agricultural Building on Gray Street in Edgefield, is a far cry from the tiny, one room office space that used to house the county’s Emergency Management Agency. During The Advertiser’s recent tour of the new facility, guided by EMA Director […]
The Edgefield County School District announced today that the school board has given final approval for the purchase of a new district activity bus to be used primarily by the elementary and middle schools located in the Merriwether area of the county. Of particular importance for the Merriwether students, this bus will provide express transportation […]
The Foundation for Public Schools in Edgefield County invites everyone to become a permanent part of the new stadium project at Strom Thurmond High School. Joel Jolly, Chairman of the Foundation, suggests that the citizenry “fill the big T.” The big T is placed on the ground, in its special spot, at the STHS athletic […]
The Edgefield Advertiser print edition will be offering another Ramble in the Merriwether section of our County. Look for this special article, with photos, by Owen Clark, as he ventures down Currytown Road to tell the stories there. This will be found in our special July 3 edition, what we call our holiday edition, to […]
When you dine, do you prefer clean and attractive tableware? Does ambiance enhance your enjoyment of your food? Birds feel the same way about their dining habits – the type and cleanliness of your bird feeders directly affects the number and species of birds that will visit your backyard this season. To attract birds, you […]
According to a spokesperson with the Edgefield City Police Department, officers with the EPD responded to the apartment complex on Gary Street late Wednesday night, June 19, in response to a call reporting a fight in progress with one person injured and on the ground. Gun shots were also reported to have been heard in […]
A daytime burglary on Virgil Wall Rd. in Edgefield occurred on Thursday, June 13. Items taken were 1 handgun, 4 rifles, chainsaws, 2 laptops, and jewelry. The estimated total value of the missing items is over $10,000.00. The suspect’s image was captured by a surveillance camera. If you know this suspect or recognize the vehicle […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. – There is an urgent need for blood donors right now. Shepeard Blood Center, the only contracted local blood provider for 21 area hospitals from Barnwell, SC to Baxley, GA, needs blood donors to help meet the needs of our area’s most fragile patients. Locally, there is less than a 1 day supply […]
The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Farm Business Management team took first place honors in the State Farm Business Management Career Development Event (CDE) held at Clemson University on Thursday June 13, 2013 as part of the 86th annual South Carolina FFA State Convention. Team members Trent Miller, High Individual Scorer in the state event; […]