Kinder Morgan has announced that they have suspended their planned project; the construction of which they had reported earlier last year. The news of the suspension came after a Georgia appeals court denied the company a certificate of need which would have allowed the company to use eminent domain to acquire private property for the […]
A Favorite is Back! The Fishing Tournament is Part of the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Anglers who want to show their fishing abilities can sign up for the 3rd Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, part of the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival. The Tournament will be held May 7, the same day as the popular Festival. Check-in […]
James Weldon Lloyd: June 8, 1940 – 28 July 2015 James Weldon Lloyd (Age 75) passed away suddenly and peacefully of natural causes on July 28, 2015 in Paris, France. Jimmy was born in Florence, SC, the only child of O.W. and Margaret (Snoddy) Lloyd. He was raised in Edgefield, SC, and graduated from Clemson […]
S.R. (Randy) Hastings, 50, of Goldmine Rd., died Wednesday March 30, 2016. Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 2, 2016 at 2 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Peace Haven Baptist Church Cemetery in Edgefield. Mr. Hastings was born in Greenwood, SC and was the son of Mrs. Mary Holsomback Hastings […]
The Advertiser in last week’s paper made the comment that Easter Egg Hunts are exciting for children. After visiting the Senior Center on Thursday morning, it is very clear to the Advertiser that egg hunts are for adults also. These seniors were very serious in their hunt for Easter eggs. Showing great civility, Activities Director […]
I hope each of you had an amazing Resurrection Sunday Celebration, otherwise known as Easter. If you happen to be among the percentage of American’s who don’t celebrate any portion of the Judeo-Christian history celebrated this past week, I at least hope you had a great day of rest! Both of our church services were […]
Another terrorist bombing took place in Europe this week, with 34 dead in Brussels including several Americans. Since this is a political year, before the horror even wore off there were pronouncements that somehow this was the result of the weak foreign policy of the present administration, and somehow the party in power in the […]
Pictured are Charlotte and Bill Cheatham next to the sign dedicating the Edgefield 2016 Dixie Youth Season to them in appreciation for their years of service to the program. The first pitch was thrown by Bill Cheatham, joined by his wife Charlotte. The Cheathams were recognized for their contributions to the Dixie Youth Program that […]
Senator Lindsay Graham was in Edgefield last week and he sat with NWTF executive staff and learned about the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, and also got a tour of the Palmetto Shooting Complex where he busted a few clays.
Shane Massey spoke to constituents Monday night, March 28, at a “Shane Massey for Senate” fundraiser held at Harwood, home of Susan and Herbert Yarborough on Main Street in Edgefield. Seen in the rocking chair of the accompanying photo is Senator Massey’s son, Truman. Senator Massey answered questions and thanked the hometown crowd for their […]