Historical Newspapers of Johnston

Historical Newspapers of Johnston

The Photo above shows the Edgefield Weekly Monitor which has been preserved by its finder, Ricky Rhoden, behind glass in a frame.  It was found while Ricky and his uncle, the late Harry Rhoden of Johnston, were doing carpentry work on an old house The Advertiser received the photos from another of Harry Rhoden’s nephews, Andy Livingston. By  […]

Micah 6: 8

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. Sigrid Fowler  Chapter 6, verse 8 of Micah’s prophecy is one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. I think […]

The Advent of a Carol

The Advent of a Carol

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. By Blaney Pridgen My sister recently told me that she always rereads A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens this time of year or […]

Hate Affair

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. Linda Nidiffer From my first glimpse into the world of computing, I have hated computers.  I remember the first time Tom took […]

Changing a Culture of Gun Violence

Changing a Culture of Gun Violence

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. By Robert Scott ​The year was 1767, the place: right here, in upstate South Carolina. There had been a recent war between the […]

Christmas Tour of Churches Dec.11 Four Churches Tell Christmas Story

Christmas Tour of Churches Dec.11 Four Churches Tell Christmas Story

A tradition that holds strong in Edgefield is the Tour of Churches at Christmas time, as four in-town churches, under the organization of Sam Crouch with the help of Beth Worth, produce a Story of Christmas. Tableaus carrying out the scripture, and with accompanying music in the churches, lead an audience from church to church, with the […]

“Christmas Belles” to be Staged at the Discovery Center

“Christmas Belles” to be Staged at the Discovery Center

The Main Street Players’ holiday comedy, Christmas Belles, opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, with a catered pre-curtain reception at the Joanne T. Rainsford Discovery Center in Edgefield, S.C. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and […]

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

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. By Robert Scott Thanksgiving 2022 brings another opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share here in Edgefield County, rich andpoor, old and young, new residents and those with many familygenerations living […]

Reaghan Whitlock Signs with Shorter

Reaghan Whitlock Signs with Shorter

Reaghan Whitlock signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Shorter University next Fall. Reaghan will join her older sister, Becca, who is a member of the Hawks team as well. Reaghan is pictured with her parents, Leslie and Stan Whitlock. 

Bob McKie- Edgefield, S.C.

Bob McKie- Edgefield, S.C.

Lt. Colonel Robert Henry McKie, Jr., Bob, 90, moved into his new home in Heaven leaving his old, adored homeplace in Edgefield, South Carolina, on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Bob was born in Edgefield on September 12, 1932, to Robert Henry McKie, Sr. and Eugenia Brunson McKie. He is preceded in death by his parents and two older sisters, […]

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