NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Mr. O. Douglas Smith, 89, husband of the late Mary Moser Smith, entered into rest on Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence His graveside service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Pineview Memorial Park with Dr. Joe Lusk officiating. Mr. Smith served in the […]
Edgefield United Methodist Church is working toward fundraising for the new parsonage now underway on Buncombe Street. On Tuesday of this week these three ladies of the church – Mary Elizabeth Ouzts (left), Patsy Gilliam, and Lois Keesley (right), AKA “Rowdy Rebellettes” – were making chicken pot pies, already sold, to the public. Church member […]
Law enforcement officials from both the Edgefield Police Department and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of naked man in the town of Edgefield around nine o’clock Saturday evening, Oct. 19. According to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter, the 46 year old Johnston man had apparently begun to undress at Edgefield Fuel […]
Dale Cullum owner of Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm stands with a Virginia Pine and White Pine he entered in the SC State Fair, both received first place blue ribbons for their category. Also entered was a Leyland Cypress that won second place. turkeycreekchristmas.com
Sen. Shane Massey will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 6 -7:30 p.m. Senator Massey will provide an update on the 2013 session of the General Assembly, look ahead to the 2014 session, and answer questions. Everyone is invited to attend.
CLEMSON, S.C. – Despite the Clemson Tigers’ hopes to crush the Maryland Terrapins on the football field Saturday, Clemson researchers are dedicated to protecting turtles in a human-altered ecosystem. “A healthy planet relies on biodiversity, and turtles are an intricate part of a healthy ecosystem,” said Robert Baldwin, an associate professor in Clemson’s School of Agricultural, Forest, […]
Edgefield County has been awarded Federal Funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Under Phase 31 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program our county has been chosen to receive $10,268 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. […]
The Atlanta Falcons Running Back Coach, Gerald Brown, invited youth from Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center to the Falcons Training Camp. The youth were ecstatic to receive the invitation, said CEO Marcella Edwards. “It was a dream come true for some to meet Coach Brown and the players. Youth who attended the training camp were […]
Strom Thurmond High’s 2013 Homecoming Queen was crowned Friday evening at half time. She is Shayy Widner. She stands (center) with the first runner-up (left) Yahaira Escalera and second runner-up, Megan Sherman (right). They are pictured here with their fathers. Photo by Bill Hart for The Advertiser. — Have something to say? Please leave your […]
Toxoplasmosis, a one-celled parasite found in many meats, can occur in South Carolina deer, but venison is not the only source of the disease, says a state Department of Natural Resources deer biologist. “Many people concerned about eating venison, or deer meat, have called the department asking about the likelihood of exposure to toxoplasmosis,” said […]