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 The topic of God’s temple isn’t just an Old Testamentpreoccupation. The gospels are full of references to the temple in Jerusalem, and on […]
Vernon Edgar Miller, 79 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 31, 2022. Vernon was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Virginia and Edgar T. Miller. He was a member of the Republican Baptist Church and author of The History of the Republican Baptist Church. Vernon was a retired, very beloved, and most memorable teacher for the Aiken County School district. A love of history enabled […]
The S.C. Drought Response committee downgraded the drought status for 10 counties during its meeting Sept. 1.Higher than normal rainfall prompted the S.C. Drought Response Committee to downgrade the drought status for 10 counties in the coastal plain of South Carolina during a meeting Sept. 1 via conference call.Fourteen counties remain in incipient drought: Abbeville, […]
Alan Johnson Lott, 66, husband of Angela Lott of Johnston, SCentered into rest on August 25, 2022. Alan was born in Batesburg, SC as the son of the late Rachel Johnson Lott and Jack D. Lott. He retired as a textile worker and was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Johnston, SC. Alan is survived by his wife Angela, […]
CBI SCDNR game wardens will conduct courtesy boating inspections around the state during Labor Day weekend. (SCDNR photo) Officers will perform quick but thorough safety inspection In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will conduct […]
Eddie Boatwright,74 husband of Audrey Scarborough Boatwright of Windy Ridge Rd., Trenton, entered into rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Eddie was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Grace McGee Boatwright and Earl Boatwright. He was a retired textile worker, owner of Edgefield Shell Station and attended Graniteville Community Church of […]
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 The dictionary defines friend this way: “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” Another meaning is “a favored companion.” Other definitions more specific turn […]
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 There have been several stories in the news this week that, in normal times, would be the top story […]
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. Blaney Pridgen Almost two years ago, I lamented the number of derelict buildings in and around Edgefield. I was referring to […]
Margaret Johnson Rhoden, 99, wife of the late Harry DerrickRhoden of Johnston, SC entered into rest on August 17, 2022. Margaret was born in Wrens, Ga as the daughter of the late Hattie McNair Johnson and Moses Matthew Johnson. She was a member of the graduating class of 1941 at Ridge Spring High School and was a […]