Man Hunt in Johnston – Suspect Alludes Capture

Man Hunt in Johnston – Suspect Alludes Capture

A man on whom the Johnston Police Department has a warrant for attempted murder was spotted by a citizen Friday afternoon, Oct. 5, near Edisto Street in Johnston.  The JPD and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where a perimeter was established and the canine unit deployed.  However, the man was not […]

Options Abound for SC Landowners Looking to Plant Trees

Options Abound for SC Landowners Looking to Plant Trees

Columbia, S.C. – For many, it’s forestry’s version of the old Sears catalog — the Forestry Commission has just published a much anticipated new Seedling Catalog. Annual seedling sales have begun for savvy landowners who want to put their orders in ahead of this winter’s tree planting season.  The Forestry Commission remains a key provider of forest tree […]

Tailgate the Certified SC Grown Way When the Gamecocks Battle the Bulldogs

Tailgate the Certified SC Grown Way When the Gamecocks Battle the Bulldogs

Columbia, S.C. – The Carolina Gamecocks will battle the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, October 6, but fans can enjoy a different kind of battle before the game. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hosting the Certified SC Grown Tailgate at Gamecock Village on Bluff Road in Columbia. The free tailgate starts at 4 p.m. […]

Today Last Day to Register to Vote

Today Last Day to Register to Vote

You must be registered by Saturday October 6, 2012, to vote in the November 6, 2012, General Election. How to Register A citizen who wishes to register to vote may: REGISTER ONLINE  Requires S.C. Driver’s License or DMV ID If you have moved, you must first update your address with DMV Register in person at their […]

Fire Damages Former Location of All God’s Creatures

Fire Damages Former Location of All God’s Creatures

A fire on Old Plank Road in Johnston Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 2, damaged the former location of the animal shelter All God’s Creatures and current home of Grant and Denise Holcombe. According to Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Casey, the fire appears to have started in the kitchen and was possibly electrical in nature.  Although […]

DHEC: Flu Vaccine Available Across South Carolina

DHEC: Flu Vaccine Available Across South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Now is the time to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your family for the coming influenza season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. “Flu vaccine is in plentiful supply across the state through private providers,” said Linda Bell, M.D. and interim state epidemiologist. “In the coming weeks, […]

Southern Studies Showcase Welcomed Many to Edgefield

Southern Studies Showcase Welcomed Many to Edgefield

The Mayor of Edgefield, Ken Durham, has spoken, echoed by Tonya Browder, Director of Tompkins Library. He has announced the plan to continue, annually, with the Southern Studies Showcase that began last weekend and that brought many out-of-towners to Edgefield. Conferees enjoyed both “feasting” on a variety of Southern studies and feasting at local restaurants […]

Don’t Miss This Week’s Print Edition

The Edgefield Advertiser is celebrating the 11th Heritage Jubilee Festival with an 18-page special edition that includes 6 pages dedicated to Edgefield, its people, and the spirit of the festival that brings so many former residents and present ones together. Readers will find a ramble that takes one down Wigfall Street, a cozy neighborhood of bungalows and […]

Piper to Make Special Appearance at Heritage Jubilee

Piper to Make Special Appearance at Heritage Jubilee

Ms. Penny Hunt, the author of The Piper Tales, which have been running in The Advertiser since early September, will be at The Advertiser booth on Saturday at the Heritage Jubilee. Young people, who know Piper, or who want to know Piper, can drop by to shake his paw! See our ad in the Festival […]

School Speaks to Death of Student

It is with a great deal of sadness that the Edgefield County School District reports today the passing of one of its students. Tyler Morgan, a 10th grader at Strom Thurmond High School, passed away over the weekend. Tyler has been a student with the school district since his preschool days. Counselors were available at […]