The Advertiser enjoys recording those who choose to drop by the office for business or just a chat while exploring the Town of Edgefield. The two pictured above were wanting to know some places to explore, on Saturday afternoon (July 18). They are Peggy Metze (left) and Pamela Woods of Columbia. The Coronavirus epidemic has upset their work […]
By: Robert Scott 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. Just three months ago, The Edgefield Advertiserincluded a column I had written with the title, Public Health and Private […]
Biggs Resigns: Endorses Ireland 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 It has been my pleasure to serve on County Council for these past 3.5 years. It is […]
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. Not long ago during this season of misery, I came upon this bit of writing: Hope dies all the time. And […]
True and Truth—DefinitionsBy 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. If you check a concordance, you’ll see that the word true occurs about eighty times in the Bible, truth almost […]
Karen Miller is announcing for District 2 seat in the Edgefield County Council. She is new to the political scene but not new to this county. She married David Miller of the Harry Miller family on the Westside in 2001 and spent many years helping him with his cattle business. And they have a son. Karen was born […]
The Edgefield County Public Library reopened for regular service on July 22, 2020 following a two-week closure related to the coronavirus. During the closure, the library was deep cleaned and sanitized by Duraclean, a North Augusta-based cleaning business. The library’s current hours of operation are Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to […]
Pictured left to right: Dr. Carroll Wates, Robin Ball – Chairperson, Dr. Willie Campbell, Josh Black, Director of Instruction and Curriculum, Dr. Kevin O’Gorman, Superintendent, DeidraYoung. Not pictured, Blair Massey – Vice Chair and Johnny Peterson. Not in attendance, Chad Blackston. By Arthur Northrop During the two past months, the leadership of ECSD developed a […]
Nancy Leona Herlong McAloney January 5, 1942- July 18, 2020 Gaffney, SC – – Nancy Leona Herlong McAloney, 78, of 204 Pinewood Dr., Gaffney, SC went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2020 at home with family. Nancy Leona was reared with her two sisters in Johnston, SC by loving parents, Leo Hancock and Margaret […]
(This article first ran in The Edgefield Advertiser, July 15, 2020) Tiffani Ireland, on Friday of last week (July 10), four days before the final filing day (Tuesday, July 14), signed up to enter the race for the District 2 seat on County Council. Councilman Arthur Biggs of Dist. 2 relinquished his seat of almost four […]