Opinion – By Robert Scott – After two columns about the uplifting visit of Pope Francis, that vision of peace has been shattered by graphic images of the latest school shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The most comments I have ever received online after writing an Edgefield Advertiser column came […]
BELVEDERE, S.C. – Mr. Wallace Mealing entered into rest October 7, 2015. Memorial services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 9, at Young Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. George L. Brightharp officiating. Mr. Mealing is a native of Edgefield County and was a member of Young Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife […]
“We Got Lucky !” By Sandra Reece In the interview with Edgefield County EMA Director Suzy Spurgeon, she stated, “We got lucky.” The powerful storm that has caused severe damage and deaths to the State of South Carolina over the last week took a northeastern turn before it got to Edgefield County. We received a […]
The Edgefield Community Development Association (ECDA) invites everyone to Trunk or Treat and a Movie-on-the-Square in historic Edgefield on Saturday, October 31, 2015. There will be a costume contest at 5:00 p.m. for ages 4years and under, 5 years to 8 years, and 9 years to 12 years. You are invited to participate in Trunk […]
Strom Thurmond High School crowned their queen, Lyric Tillman, Friday, October 2, at half time of the game against Abbeville High.
Forty-one year old Heath Ellerbee, of Trenton, was killed Tuesday, Oct. 6, when the vehicle on which he was working fell off its jacks and crushed him. The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Emergency Medical Services, responded to Ellerbee’s home on Dalton Lane in reference to this accident around eight in the evening. […]
Library News: Storytime Saturday, October 10, at 11:30 a.m. Also Showing “It’s A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.” Open Mic Night Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 Please come out to showcase your talents: Be a Comedian, Play an Instrument, Sing(Rap) a Song, Recite Poetry/Reading, etc. Stop by the Edgefield County Public Library to Sign-Up and get ready to Entertain or […]
TRENTON, S.C. – Heath Eric Ellerbee, Sr., 41, husband of Lisa Bowick Ellerbee, died October 6, 2015 at GRU. Graveside Services will be held Friday October 09, 2015 to 11 AM at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ellerbee was born in Griffin, GA., and was the son of Rayleen Huckaby (Ralph R.) Morgan and the late […]
TRENTON, S.C. – Rachel Augustus Timmerman Smith, age 93, of Trenton, SC, died October 5, 2015. Davis Way Timmerman and Cornelia Walton Timmerman announced her birth on December 8, 1921. Her siblings are Mary Timmerman Timmerman (deceased) and Margie Jane Timmerman Prince (Nuddy). She attended Tompkins Elementary School, Edgefield High School, and Lander College (now […]
October 6, 2015 CLEMSON, S.C. – As the floodwaters recede, recovery requires information. Clemson University Extension has posted straightforward instructions for coping with flood damage on its website. The site includes links with instructions for what to do when re-entering a flooded home, food and water safety in a home without power, drying out furnishings and […]