Money Talk Monday
ECA, Now a Resource for the Community
“In October of 2017, when the Edgefield County Acoustics (ECA) group had their first meeting, I did not know so many musicians were in the County,” stated Arthur Northrop, whose idea it was, initially, to form such a group. From this nucleus, he says, has developed many groups that continue, after their meetings once […]
Retiring of Flags in Trenton
Trenton Mayor Padgett stands with the flag box Jonathan Kemp made for Trenton, similar to the one that his twin brother Bradley made for the front yard of the American Legion Hut ion Edgefield. The Trenton box is being housed in the fire department. If you have a torn or ragged US flag, place in […]
Looking Toward Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 21
Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class With this being the month of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and his holiday, scholars at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy in Trenton, South Carolina are honoring the civil rights activist’s dream. Like most elementary classes during this time, Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class is learning about the importance of having a […]
Vision Plan 2023 Update
Edgefield County Administrator Tommy Paradise presented to Edgefield County Council at their January 8 meeting an update to the Vision Plan 2023. Under four main headings, Economic Development, Enhance Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, and Medical Services (Public Safety), Strengthen and Improve Recreation Program, and Upgrade and Expand County Infrastructure, Paradise noted goals and within those […]
Man Arrested for Bomb Scare Hoax
An Edgefield County man was arrested Jan. 10 for a bomb scare incident that occurred on Jan. 9 at a home on Turkey Creek Road. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report, the man approached his father in his father’s home on the aforementioned date and handed him a note. The noted stated that […]
Rachel Sanders, New Advertiser Intern
The Advertiser is pleased to announce that Rachel Sanders, student at Clemson University, is working (from school) as an intern for this newspaper. Rachel said: “I love reading newspapers [as opposed to going on line for information].” That is a welcome word from a young person these days. Look for Rachel’s by line in this edition […]
A Theater Splits into Two: ECT and Main Street
Sam Crouch, Main Street Player, in Becky Cotton – the debut of the new theater group. Chris Clancy crossed over from ECT players to act in Becky Cotton. Rumblings of the new group called Main Street Players is the sound of progress, growth and renewed energy as former members of the Edgefield County Theatre […]
County Council swearing in
County Council Members are Sworn-in at Jan. 8 Meeting:Pictured are newly elected Chairman Scott Cooper, Councilman Dean Campbell, Vice-Chairman Albert Talbert (also newly elected), Councilwoman Jackie Kennion, and Councilman Art Biggs.
Visiting the County Veterans Affairs on Christmas Eve
Mary James, who works with the County Veterans Affairs, visited the county nursing homes on Christmas Eve. She brought a goodie gift for each one; toiletries and snacks. Mary explained, “I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation, spirit of the season and giving something to them as they sacrificed so much”. She continued, “Next year my goal […]