EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Marjorie Miller Reel, of Jeter St., wife of George E. Reel, died Wednesday June 10, 2015 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held Friday June 12, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield. Mrs. Reel was a native of Edgefield County and was the daughter of the late Ernest […]
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Trenton will open its shaded park and inviting pathways for their Ridge Peach Festival. Those who have attended before know that “Trenton is a Special Place.” Those who never attended are invited to come out and witness why “Trenton is a Special Place.” Every 3rd Saturday in June for the […]
Leric Merriweather, 29, of Edgefield, was shot and killed Saturday night, June 6, around 8:45 on Moragne Street. According to Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter, who spoke to The Advertiser regarding the incident, it is believed Merriweather had been at a party earlier in the evening where he had gotten into a confrontation with another […]
June 8, 2015 – Hummingbirds, which artist John J. Audubon called “glittering fragments of the rainbow,” are once again darting around flowers and feeders in South Carolina, say state natural resources officials. Hummingbirds are as fascinating to study as they are beautiful to watch. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages South Carolina residents […]
George Wingard of the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and co-producer of the award-winning movie Discovering Dave visited the offices of The Edgefield Advertiser recently to help tout the numerous awards the movie has received. Wingard and co-producer Mark Albertin (videographer and owner of Scrapbook Productions) give credit to the Dave pot that was uncovered […]
The Edgefield County Theater Players are presenting Deathtrap, a thriller by Ira Levin; the play opens on Friday, June 12. Dave Engelman is directing the play. Audiences will see a new face among the Edgefield actors, that of Diana Kogon. Also among the players is Stephanie Turner, Bob Fitch and Chris Clancy. Tickets may be […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mr. Ralph Howard Clark, age 83, will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11 o’clock at Bland Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Mt of Olives Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Mr. Clark died Saturday, June 6, […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Vivian Bryan Wood, 93, of Edgefield, wife of the late John Lee Wood, Sr., died Friday June 5, 2015 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Graveside Services will be held Monday June 8, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield. Mrs. Wood was a native of Edgefield, S.C. and was […]
The Edgefield County School District has announced that Joshua “Josh” S. Black has been selected to become the principal at Strom Thurmond High School. The announcement was made to the faculty of Strom Thurmond High School at the end of the year luncheon earlier this week. Black is no stranger to Strom Thurmond High School […]
June 4, 2015 – County Attorney Jim Holly is resigning from his post, effective at the end of June. County Council Chairwoman Genia Blackwell made the announcement for Holly at Council’s monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 2. According to Administrator Lynn Strom, who spoke to The Advertiser regarding Holly’s resignation, Holly is leaving to accept a fulltime […]