Dr. Ray Brooks, president of Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has announced plans to retire, effective January 4, 2021. He officially informed the college’s Area Commission on Tuesday evening, June 16. He has led the institution since March 2008. “Dr. Brooks’ focus on creating the right environment for student success has had a huge impact on […]
For Immediate Release Local Contact: Toni Moore 805.201.5150;tmoore@mccormickscchamber.org State Council Contact: Laura McGuinn 803.771.2477; laura@schumanities.org Smithsonian Contact: Jennifer Schommer 202.633.3121; Local Contact: Toni Moore 805.201.5150;tmoore@mccormickscchamber.org State Council Contact: Laura McGuinn 803.771.2477; laura@schumanities.org Smithsonian Contact: Jennifer Schommer 202.633.3121; schommerj@si.edu 22 June 2020 Smithsonian Exhibit Exploring Water’s Environmental and Cultural Impact Coming to McCormick County Hickory Knob State Park to host traveling exhibit Water/Ways South Carolina Humanities, in […]
Towns of Johnston and Edgefield had to reschedule their municipal elections due to Coronavirus and that date is coming up on July 14, 2020. Johnston’s election is for councilmen in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5. Ward 1 seat was held by George Attaway who is retiring; Calvin Felder, Sr., announced for this seat in […]
Towns of Johnston and Edgefield had to reschedule their municipal elections due to Coronavirus and that date is coming up on July 14, 2020. Johnston’s election is for councilmen in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5. Ward 1 seat was held by George Attaway who is retiring; Calvin Felder, Sr., announced for this seat in […]
By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Why do lives matter—black lives, blue lives, unborn lives? Why does a seriously disabled life matter or […]
Phoenix Potter at work in Old Edgefield Pottery studio. The Phoenix Factory’s Old Edgefield Pottery, along with several other local pottery studios, will have an Edgefield Groundhog Kiln Opening on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The kiln is located approximately 1 mile north of Edgefield on Buncombe St. After that, wares will be returning […]
Tonya Guy has given EA permission to glean from her article in the May/June 202 edition of the Quillto give Advertiser readers a window into the plans for this Rural Victorian Garden planned for Willowbrook Cemetery. Willowbrook, called by the author a “rare and precious jewel,” is soon to be another showplace for history buffs to […]
Army National Guard 1SG Calvin Felder Sr 741stQM of Allendale is retiring from 35 years of military service. His time was spent in the Army and Army National Guard. He retired with the honorary rank of (SGM) Sergeant Major. During his military career he spent time in Germany, Korea, and other state side duty stations. […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bat found near Augusta Road and Howlandville Road in Warrenville, SC has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed to the bat while administering care on June 11 and has since been referred to their health care provider. The bat was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for […]
(12:00 p.m. June 10) – The Director of Voter Registration commented this morning that it was a “heavy” turnout in Edgefield County on Tuesday for the two Primaries, Democratic and Republican, that were held in this county. Dir. Tricia Butler also said it would be attributed to the fact of a Sheriff’s race ongoing here, that […]