Directed by Dave Engelman, South by Southeast is a very entertaining, audience-participation play and a spoof on Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film, North by Northwest. “Hitchhike” himself, played hilariously by Sam Crouch, opens the show and silliness and trickery fall around us as Cary Grunt, played glowingly by Carson Faulker, is chased by blonds (Stephanie Turner […]
Friday, July 7, 2017 Summer Book Sale ALL Books are $0.17 (seventeen cents) ALL Day Long (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:30 a.m. “Build Your Craft” with Legos, Magnetics, and more! Thursday, July 13, 2017 6:30 p.m. “Teen Night: Murder Mystery Night” Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:30 a.m. “Library Treasure Hunt” Thursday, July […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation announced the closing of its retail store, Turkey Shoppe on Main, located downtown on the Edgefield square, effective immediately. “We cannot say thank you enough to all who supported the NWTF by purchasing outdoor equipment at our Turkey Shoppe on Main,” said Becky Humphries, NWTF CEO. The […]
The Turkey Shoppe on Main in Edgefield was broken into sometime during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 5, according to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter. Chief Carter told the Advertiser that it is believed the break-in occurred sometime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. According to Chief Carter, the front glass to the […]
We on the Ridge don’t always know what the Low-Country is doing. Few probably are aware that there has been a tradition in Charleston, the bedrock of much of the early S.C. history, that on June 28 there is a celebration each year – Carolina Day. It basically is celebrating the Revolutionary battle victory when […]
Board Member James Bibbs, second from left, joins with others from GLEAMNS and SCE&G in a cooperative effort. By James Bibbs, GLEAMNS Bd.Member For over 50 years, GLEAMNS has been committed to helping improve the living conditions of our low-income families. Our services in Edgefield County include: Head Start/Early Head Start – promotes school […]
A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and about. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind everyone that the best thing to do when one comes across wildlife is to leave it alone and […]
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Road Closure Update Woodlawn Road at Deep Step Road remains closed after an eighteen wheeler wrecked there, Tuesday, June 27, and leaked gasoline and diesel fuel in the area. A spokesperson with the SC Department of Transportation told the Advertiser, Thursday, June 29, that the road is still closed due to clean-up efforts associated with […]
Dear Edgefield: This is written in response to the recent paid advertisement in the Edgefield Advertiser written by John Pettigrew, Sam Crouch and Bettis Rainsford concerning “The Redesign of the Edgefield Town Square”. First, let me say I totally respect their right to oppose and speak out against the project; but I also strongly feel […]
In recent years the Town of Edgefield and the Edgefield Community Development Association have taken on new approaches to increase business and visitor activity in Edgefield. They have worked together to create re-enactments, festivals and events to bring new life to the downtown area. However, that hasn’t been enough to bring the growth necessary to […]