Through SC REACH for Success, a statewide network of Public Computer Centers (PCCs) has been established. For Piedmont Tech, this initiative means that computer labs at all seven campuses have been updated and are ready for public use. “This is a wonderful opportunity for people in all seven counties we serve,” said Jennifer Wilbanks, dean […]
The Edgefield Heritage Jubilee, famous for its interesting vendors, delectable barbecue, giant puffy blow-up castles in a setting that represents part of Edgefield’s heritage – Oakley Park Museum and Grounds – will open on Friday evening, October 5. Vendors, great musicians, and a chance to taste some of the barbecue and other foods that will […]
Deacon Tommy Williams and his wife Barbara Williams of 378 Long Cane Rd. in Edgefield County came by The Advertiser office to show a gigantic elephant ear that they grew. They enjoy gardening and have other plants and flowers. However, they did not know the name of this large plant and were asking for information. […]
Today, The Edgefield Advertiser wishes Mamie Rearden many happy returns on the occasion of her 114th birthday. LivingSuperCentenarians.com, an organization that tracks all known persons over the age of 110-years-old, ranks Ms. Rearden as the 6th oldest person in the world and the oldest, living, black person. We are proud to have Ms. Rearden as […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A skunk found in the Trenton area of Edgefield County has tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “Avoid wild animals acting tame and tame animals acting wild,” said Sue Ferguson of DHEC’s Bureau of Environmental Health. “About 275 South Carolinians are advised to undergo […]
Last Saturday, September, 1 2012, The University of Notre Dame and The U.S. Naval Academy football teams played in Dublin, Ireland. Edgefield’s Tra’ves Bush was on the field for Navy. Penny Hunt filed this story for The Edgefield Advertiser from Dublin, where despite Midshipman Bush and his teammates’ efforts, Navy lost to Notre Dame, 50–10. […]
David C. Adams Jr. of Nashua, New Hampshire, received his doctorate in physics on May 26, 2012, from the University of Massachusetts. David graduated form Wardlaw Academy in Johnston and went on to attend Clemson University where he received his BS. and M.S. before leaving for Massachusetts. David is the son of David and Debbie […]
Transportation Meeting: Edgefield County Transportation Meeting has been changed from Sept. 6 to Sept. 20. County Community Forum: The Edgefield County Community Center is conducting a county forum Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Center on Macedonia St., in Edgefield. The theme is Moving Forward. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. District 3 […]
The time has come to put out your Fall decor! If you are looking for Fall mums come on by Strom Thurmond Career Center and support the FFA! Colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, White, Purple or mixed. Small — $4. Large — $12 for one, or two for $20!! Directly behind the ST stadium. M-F….8am-3pm Email […]
On behalf of the entire Relay for Life Committee, we would like to thank all of our Corporate Sponsors, Teams, Survivors, and volunteers of Edgefield County for a successful Relay year. The Edgefield County Relay for Life year ended August 31st with a total of $67,109 in the fight against cancer. $2,000 over goal!!!! Our […]