JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Melvin Hazel affectionately known as Jack, aka Jive Turkey, passed away March 7, 2014. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, at First Church of God and Christ in Jamaica, NY with Pastor Leroy Gillespie presiding. Melvin was born June 21, 1948, to the late Bennie and Gertrude Hazel of Johnston, […]
Students of the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center FFA Association spent their Thursday evening on March 06, 2014 on the campus of the Lexington Richland 5 Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin South Carolina participating in the South Carolina FFA State Tool Identification Career Development Competition. Students in the Tool Identification Career Development […]
The National Wild Turkey Federation backs two bills in the South Carolina General Assembly that provide more opportunities for turkey hunters, establish a permanent youth turkey hunting day and help turkey populations recover following a multi-year decline in reproduction. South Carolina house bill H4838 and its senate companion bill S1070 propose significant modifications to current […]
On Thursday March 20th a flag burning ceremony was held at the American Legion Post #30 building in Edgefield. Thirteen cadets from the JNROTC program including the color guard conducted the ceremony flawlessly before legionnaires and guests. The worn, often tattered American flags were respectfully submitted for proper disposal, which is burning. Following the event, […]
At approximately 6:40 am Friday, March 21st, an Edgefield County School bus with approximately 25 elementary school students was involved in an accident at the intersection of Jacob McKie Road and Highway 25. Seven (7) students were transported to MCG as a precaution. As of 10:45 a.m. all students have been released. The South Carolina […]
Cinderella took the County as seen by all the players spilling over into the “nightlife” (called restaurants) in this area following that grand production, March 7, 2014. Hooped skirts were bulging under one restaurant table and a mouse was sitting at another in one popular eating place. It was truly a success, and the story […]
Brings ‘Grandfather Brook’s’ Sword The Advertiser was given Cantey Haile’s, M.D., notes from his speech to the OEDGS on Sunday, March 9, and in this report some of his anecdotes have been lifted for the pleasure of the reader. Ed. Note Dr. Haile, who spoke to the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society ten days ago, […]
Although he is usually seen with the National Symphony Orchestra in white tie and tails, when he performs in the local area he is dressed more informally. This is Steven Hendrickson, principal trumpet for the National Symphony Orchestra which is based in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Not only is Steven a musician, among […]
Historically the boatswain’s call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. Pipe aboard: Flag-rank officers or an important guest is boarding a Navy […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The 1% Sales Tax Commission met in a work session Monday, March 10, at the Edgefield County Council Chambers. As this was a work session, no decisions were made and no action was taken regarding possible sales tax projects. However, the commission did discuss items previously mentioned at their Feb. […]