Cast Your Vote on Tuesday, November 6

Cast Your Vote on Tuesday, November 6

The day for finally casting a vote after a most difficult nine months of turbulent campaigns – locally caused by the fiasco that left many dumped from the ballot. Later in the year, this summer, some were given a chance to run as petition candidates, a great deal of work for a county-wide candidate with […]

Fall Back

Fall Back

Daylight savings time ends this weekend. Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed this Saturday night, Nov. 3, and enjoy a little extra sleep Sunday morning.  

NWTF Plans Two Days of Fun in Edgefield

NWTF Plans Two Days of Fun in Edgefield

For the first time, the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold a turkey cooking contest the day after its annual Edgefield Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet. The fun starts when the Edgefield NWTF Chapter hosts its fundraising banquet, with a tailgating theme this year, Thursday, Nov. 15, in Old Kendall Mill at 560 Norris St. Doors […]

Cast Your Vote – Candidate Profiles for Edgefield County

Cast Your Vote – Candidate Profiles for Edgefield County

Find below candidates, opposed and not opposed, who will be found on the ballot on November 6. Please Note, incumbents are designated by “Inc.” – party affiliation as “R” (Republican) or “D” (Democrat) or “P” (Petition). Norman Dorn, D/Inc. Dist 1, County Council My concern is to be a voice for the voiceless in this county.  […]

Rebel Regiment Wins It All – AA-State Champions

Rebel Regiment Wins It All – AA-State Champions

One week after winning the Lower State AA Championship for 2012 the Rebel Regiment took to the field at Spring Valley High School with their ultimate goal on the line.  When it was all over the young musicians from Strom Thurmond High School had achieved what 16 bands in the state had tried so hard […]

Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

If you live in the town of Edgefield, chances are you have been hearing alarms going off at, perhaps, an alarming rate as of late.  One concerned citizen called The Advertiser Friday, Oct. 19, after hearing the alarms sound to inquire if the number of rings had any specific meaning other than the fire department […]

Truth vs. Myth – 2012 General Election

Truth vs. Myth – 2012 General Election

From the SC Election Commission. The following are some common myths that are circulated prior to general elections: Myth:  The new photo ID law is in effect, and if you don’t have one, you can’t vote. Truth:  The new photo ID law will NOT be in effect on November 6th.  To vote on November 6th, you must […]

SC Reports First Case of Fungal Meningitis Associated with Multistate Outbreak

SC Reports First Case of Fungal Meningitis Associated with Multistate Outbreak

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina health officials are reporting the first probable case of fungal meningitis in a state resident related to the ongoing multistate investigation of steroid injections from a potentially contaminated product called methylprednisolone acetate, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “The patient is being treated with antifungal medications […]

Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists throughout the state need to be constantly aware of roaming white-tailed deer, according to a state deer biologist. Despite a persistent rumor, neither the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nor any other state agency will compensate motorists for injuries or damages resulting from deer collisions. Besides practicing safe and defensive driving techniques, each […]

SC Department of Revenue Responds to Cyber Attack

SC Department of Revenue Responds to Cyber Attack

Hacker illegally obtained credit card and Social Security numbers. State will provide credit monitoring and identity theft protection to taxpayers.  COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Revenue today announced that approximately 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers have been exposed in a cyber attack. Of the credit cards, the […]