The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy-making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently approved the 2015-2016 late migratory bird seasons and regulations from a framework set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The season and bag limit selections must be approved by the Service and published in the Federal Register. […]
A member of Titan Farm’s workforce was robbed at gun point, Thursday, Sept. 3. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report detailing the incident, the 41 year man was riding on a tractor in a peach field on Hwy 191. As the man approached an abandoned house in the field, he saw a gray […]
FOUNTAIN INN – Duane Lamar Malphrus, Sr., 85, of 403 Garrett Street, Fountain Inn, SC, died on September 2, 2015. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Born June 6, 1930 in Ridgeland, SC, son of the late Winfred and Hattie Malphrus. He married Nancy Caroline Ledbetter on August 14, 1951. He […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Funeral services for Mr. John A. Blocker, Sr. will be held 11:00 am Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield, SC, with the Rev. Willie Patten, Officiating and the Rev. Darrell Blocker, the Eulogist. Interment will be in the China Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. David Bailey, Sr., age 75, of Edgefield, passed on August 26, 2015. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Jessie Alma Bailey; children, Shellia Combs, Baltimore, MD., Danny Bailey, Baltimore, MD., Judy Bailey, Baltimore, MD., Doretha Bailey, Baltimore, MD., Cecil Bailey, Baltimore, MD., David Bailey, II, Baltimore, MD., Vona Bailey, Baltimore, MD., Dolly Bailey, […]
This bear was photographed in Edgefield on Mayor Durham’s land by his son-in-law. The bear has been seen, by report, on Star Road also. Black bears have been seen in Edgefield in years past. These are probably the best photos published with a sighting. The photos were made mid-week.
To the Community: The Merriwether Fire Department would like to say thank you for the generous giving during our MDA boot drive Saturday morning. We collected over $3100 in three hours at two locations on Martintown Road and Sweetwater Road. It’s nice to live in a community of people who are so willing to give […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Frank William Leischner, Sr., 71, of Addison St., died Friday, August 28, 2015 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday September 1, 2015 at 6 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 PM at the Funeral Home before the Service. Interment will […]
An Edgefield County man was allegedly shot at after he attempted to admonish another driver for dangerous driving. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report on the matter, the victim was driving north on Edgefield Road near Maxwell Drive in Trenton, Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, when he observed another vehicle driving recklessly. The report […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Advertiser has confirmed that a new Dollar General store is being built in Edgefield between McDonalds and The Edgefield Inn. According to a spokesperson with Dollar General who spoke with The Advertiser, Wednesday, August 26, the new building is being constructed to add “more space to better serve customers” […]