By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Were you once told, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” or counseled, […]
Ashleigh and Matt Forrest (in masks) are pictured at a meeting in Hendersonville, N.C., when they met with President Trump (behind them) along with 29 other agriculture representatives. They discussed Ag Corono programs and exchanged ideas to tweek certain programs. Matt, the son of Jimmy Forrest, is co-owner of Dixie Bell Peaches of Ridge Spring. The meeting […]
State and local dignitaries as well as members of the community gathered at the football field at Bettis Park, Saturday morning, Aug. 29, to dedicate and celebrate the installation of the traffic light at Bettis Academy Road and Hwy 25. The dedication address was delivered by County Councilwoman Dr. Jackie Kennion who spoke of how for […]
The water levels at Stevens Creek along the Savannah River are temporarily being lowered according to a statement by Dominion Energy. The company said that the drawdown was scheduled and is necessary for maintenance to and installation of new equipment at the Stevens Creek Dam. Water levels are may be as much as 2 feet below normal. Dominion […]
W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home PO Box 389 – 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 Phone: 803-637-6536 Email: david@edgefieldmercantile.com Ira Davis “Sonny” Bledsoe, 80, of Johnston, SC, husband of Wynell Holsonback Bledsoe entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, […]
W. Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home PO Box 389 – 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 Phone: 803-637-6536 Email: david@edgefieldmercantile.com Leslie Ruth Harley, 56, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on Saturday, August 29, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held at later date. Miss. Harley was born in […]
Community Responds The Advertiser received word Wednesday, Sept. 2, from a spokesperson with Alex Lee, Inc., the parent company of KJ’s Market, IGA, and Lowes Food, that the IGA in Johnston is going to close. Kimberly George, Vice President of Communications and Corporate Citizenship, told the Advertiser that the plan is “to relocate the Johnston IGA […]
The Advertiser has been informed by reliable, local sources that the BiLo in Edgefield has been sold. Sources say that the grocery store has been bought by KJ’s Market. According to the website www.scnow.com, KJ’s and IGA grocery stores were purchased in Oct. of 2019 by Lowes Food which owns “nearly 85 full-service grocery stores in North […]
By Karyn Sealy Bland All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. The recent Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo celebrated the American Spirit, particularly the cowboy/cowgirl. Sitting in the stands […]
The photo above tells the story of The Edgefield Advertiser and its backing of the 19th Amendment, voted on in 1920. This photo was made in 1918 during a parade in Edgefield when the Advertiser publicized both its age and its stand on Women’s Suffrage. Examine the wheels to see written: “For Women Votes.” Seated in the driver’s […]