ECSO Recovers Four Guns from Recent Burglary

​The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office has recovered 4 of the 6 guns stolen in a recent burglary at a residence on Tennessee Walker Lane in Trenton. The burglary was reported on Oct. 11, 2012 after the homeowner returned home to find the firearms missing. There was no forced entry at the scene but evidence was […]

Merchants Beware! Counterfeit Money Again in County

Merchants Beware! Counterfeit Money Again in County

According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Wednesday, Nov. 14, two counterfeit $100 bills were tendered on two different occasions at the McDonald’s on Augusta Road in Edgefield. Alledgedly, an employee with the establishment made two separate purchases at the location in which she paid for items each time with a […]

A Salute to Edgefield County Veterans

A Salute to Edgefield County Veterans

By Jack Reece – “Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E. Lee As the events of Sunday last began to unfold on The Square in Edgefield one could only wonder if the picture being […]

Edgefield County Elections and Its Leadership

16,272 Registered Voters—4598 Cast Ballots – The courthouse on Edgefield Square has been a gathering place for hearing the elections returns for many years. (in the last century, in the 50s and earlier, counts were shouted out from the middle doors of the upstairs of the old Advertiser building.) On Tuesday evening, November 6, Jennifer […]

Tree Lighting to Usher in Johnston’s Holiday Season

Tree Lighting to Usher in Johnston’s Holiday Season

The Johnston Development Corporation will once again sponsor the annual Tree Lighting celebration which officially starts the holiday season in the Peach Capital of the World. This event will be on Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m., in the municipal parking lot/warehouse. As has always been the tradition, the lights will be brought to life […]

Help Choose Edgefield’s New Welcome Sign

Help Choose Edgefield’s New Welcome Sign

Vote for Your Favorite –  The Town of Edgefield would like input from its citizens as to which welcome sign would be preferred to greet guests to the village.  Pictured are the three choices available from which to choose.  To vote, please call Town Hall at 637-4014.  Please note the number assigned to each picture […]

Ridge Spring Donations go North to Sandy Victims

Ridge Spring Donations go North to Sandy Victims

By Max Parish – Jody Addy, Max Parrish and Layton Gwinn took donations from the Ridge Spring Community up north to New Jersey. All of the donated items from Ridge Spring were taken to Robbinsville, NJ. They departed Friday at 6:20 p.m. and drove through the night arriving at the Robbinsville Fire Dept. at 9:00 […]

Singing, Snow and Santa Will be Filling the Air!

Singing, Snow and Santa Will be Filling the Air!

The 39th Annual Edgefield Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.  There will be a horse drawn wagon for rides, Singing performances by W. E. Parker Chorus, JET Middle School and STHS Show Choir and others. Entry forms for the 2012 Parade can be found at Edgefield Town Hall, Johnston […]

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

Confederate Re-enactors were on parade at the Edgefield County Historical Society meeting at the Greek Revival home called Darby Plantation in Trenton, on Sunday afternoon. A balmy breeze was encouraging for the outdoor affair, as attendees sat in chairs that encircled the front steps leading to the wraparound porch which acted as a stage. Clarice […]