Mrs. Lois Brodie and family, hailing from Washington D.C. and Maryland were recent guests at the Biddle Hall Museum on the historic Bettis Acacdemy campus in Trenton. All are retired except Mrs. Brodie’s daughter, Lajuan, who works for Homeland Security. Mrs. Brodie remembers long ago days when horses were tied around the square and was […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Graveside Services for Mr. Allen H. Dunn, 83, of River Wind Drive, who entered into rest August 14, 2013, will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o’clock in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Dr Glenn Mosteller officiating. Mr. Dunn was a native of Orangeburg County, having made Johnson his home for the past […]
The Edgefield Lion’s Club had its monthly meeting on Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Aiken Electric Cooperative Building. Lion President Arlene Traxler welcomed the guest speaker, Thomas Sample, Intensive Supervision Officer (ISO) with the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and Lion members. The passing of longtime Lion member Mr. Henry Duncan Wofford was […]
The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed more than 375 Piedmont Technical College graduates for two commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments. Dr. Ray Brooks, president, welcomed graduates, family and guests to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. “We are here to celebrate tonight the opportunity each of you represents,” Brooks […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health, today announced 24 new confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses since the initial case this year was confirmed on June 28, making a total of 25 cases in South Carolina. Seven cases of EEE were confirmed in […]
The SC Department of Transportation confirmed Friday, Aug. 16, that construction on Turkey Creek Bridge on Hwy 25 is slated to begin Monday although crews have been active clearing trees and debris from the area for the past few weeks. SCDOT Engineer, Tom Dorn, told The Advertiser that while the actual construction to the bridge […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council unanimously elected Councilman Keith Sexton to serve as Mayor Pro-tem at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wed., Aug. 14. As Mayor Pro-tem, Mr. Sexton will preside over Council meetings in the event Mayor Billy Padgett is absent. In other business, Council voted unanimously to proceed with […]
August 15, 2013 I wanted to provide you with some information on two items of interest. Chairman’s Community Project Announced This year’s Chairman’s Community Fundraising Project is designed to bring more books and supplies to the three Edgefield County libraries. Libraries are an integral part of every community, and they play a key role for […]
Dear Editor: School supply shopping is a ritual for many heading back to school. Amid shopping sprees, kids and parents in the Central Savannah River Area are looking beyond their own needs and considering the difference a pencil or pen would make in the lives of needy children overseas. “Utilizing Back to School sales allows […]
The 8th annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo will be held at Lazy J Arena (10 mi. west of Edgefield on Hyw. 23) on August 23 & 24 at 8 p.m. each night. Hosted by Sandy and Wesley Quarles of Edgefield the family-friendly rodeo attracts huge crowds each year. Tickets can be purchased in advance in […]