CLEMSON, S.C. – Ready, set, glow! The annual Clemson University firefly census will launch from 8 to 10 p.m. May 31. The lightning bug count will continue through the summer. “We’ve developed new software that will make it easier for people to participate,” said Alex Chow, a co-founder of the count. The project was launched in […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – On Monday we celebrated the national holiday of Memorial Day. This is one of America’s most sacred holidays as we remember the men and women over the course of history that have selflessly put their lives on the line to defend our country and protect the freedoms we […]
It’s End is Definite This Time – By Tiffani Ireland – Treasure Chest, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (SPCA) thrift store, is leaving Edgefield. Martha MacDonald, manager of the store, confirmed the store’s closing saying she is “heart broken.” She went on to thank the “wonderful, wonderful customers” that have faithfully […]
Another Scam Attempt The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was alerted Monday, May 26, to another attempted scam on an Edgefield County citizen. This attempted fraud was very similar to the one previously reported by The Advertiser (see below). In this latest attempt, a woman was contacted by a caller who identified himself as Albert Williams with […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Hazel Cooper Bryan, 89, formerly of Belle Meade, widow of Thomas R. “Tom” Bryan, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at NHC of Greenwood.Born in Greenwood, May 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Maude Ouzts Cooper. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and was formerly employed […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into Heaven Sunday, May 18, 2014 to join her husband, Buddy Fiske, who entered Heaven on May 2, 2014, Mrs. Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske, 81. Mrs. Fiske was born in Edgefield, SC. She was a 1954 graduate of the Atlanta College of Art in Interior Design and was a professional member of […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral services for Mr. Lester D. Hibbert were held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Bacon Chapel Holiness Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bishop Alfred Williams is Pastor. He is survived by Benjamion (Kelly) Hibbert, Benita (Larry) Freeney, Sr.) Hibbert, Chalanda Hibbert, Chawanda Hibbert, Leslie Robinson, Landon (Sarah) Robinson, […]
These two subjects, black male with yellow striped shirt and blue ball cap and black female, white shirt, yellow purse black and red hair are suspect in fraudulent checks that they are cashing in the CSRA. the checks have the name of, Tides International, on them. if you have any information on these subjects please contact […]
The laughter is continuous: if it is not from what the audience is hearing (the lines of the play) it is from what the audience is seeing (exaggerated costuming pushed to the limit)! Two actors changing costumes so quickly, and characters as quickly, keeps the play moving at a steady pace, and a riotous pace […]
Edgefield United Methodist Church held Open House at their new parsonage on Buncombe Street, Edgefield. The home is placed on property the church bought under the leadership of the late Dr. Ned Nicholson. It was known as “Four Square” by the family selling the property, and now holds a beautiful home, almost fully furnished, ready […]