The Edgefield Legion Auxiliary is pleased to again send seven young women from high schools in the county to Palmetto Girls State. Girls State is a week long leadership event that helps young women, going into their senior year in high school, learn about South Carolina government from the governor’s office to city council. Girls State […]
• Wardlaw Graduation, photos and interviews • Announcement of a new book by our favorite reviewer, Edmonds • A Recipe for Poke Salit! • A Fox is Trapped in the Town of Edgefield – Is he Red? • An engagement and a wedding in our community • MOX at SRS sends scraps for building to […]
Dig Into Reading! is a vacation reading program for children in Edgefield County running from June to August 12th. Children may register for the reading program at any of the libraries in the county or at the Bookmobile. Children completing the reading requirements will receive a hand puppet and a certificate. Don’t forget tweens and […]
Friday evening, May 24, sixteen seniors at F.H. Wardlaw Academy received their diplomas from their headmaster as they marched toward their futures in the school gymnasium/auditorium. Steven Daniel Wooten (Valedictorian) and Laura Christine James (Salutatorian) led their class in academic scoring. It was a special evening with Junior Marshals – Ashley Bryan, Madison Porterfield, Erin […]
A Johnston man was killed in a single car accident on Coleman Bridge Road near Ott Dale Drive in Aiken County around 2 a.m. Saturday, May, 25. According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, Ricky Marquez Hammonds, 19, of Johnston, was killed when the late model Toyota Camry he was riding in left the road […]
A total of 8 golf carts and 10 battery chargers were stolen from 2 area golf courses over the week of May 13. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, 4 golf carts and 4 battery chargers were stolen sometime during the aforementioned week from Pine Ridge Country Club. The carts […]
Edgefield County Emergency Services gathered for a kick-off lunch at the Edgefield County Hospital, May 22. Representatives from the hospital, Airmed, Emergency Medical Services, fire department and sheriff’s department work together for the safety of Edgefield County citizens. “Airmed will be at the Edgefield County Hospital every Tuesday, beginning May 28,” said ECH CEO Brandon […]
The Edgefield Advertiser has received confirmation from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office that Kevin Richardson, one of the men believed to be responsible for the Spires/Solesbee attack, has been returned to Richmond County from Indiana. Richardson turned himself into Indiana authorities last week after being sought by the RCSO for the beating of Wesley Spires […]
Saturday evening, May 18, the Post 30 held a “Tasting Fundraiser” providing over 25 different dishes from over 25 different cooks. The doors opened at 7:00 p.m. and the eager diners were hosted to a sit-down dinner served on platter sized plates. The Women’s Auxiliary lined up to serve a “taste” of every dish. 90 […]
American legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute the familiar red, handcrafted Poppies on May 24 and 25 in Edgefield County. This nation-wide program is planned and conducted in memory of the soldiers who gave their lives in the cause of Freedom. It also honors the millions of Americans who have willingly served and those who are […]