COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health, today announced 24 new confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses since the initial case this year was confirmed on June 28, making a total of 25 cases in South Carolina. Seven cases of EEE were confirmed in […]
The SC Department of Transportation confirmed Friday, Aug. 16, that construction on Turkey Creek Bridge on Hwy 25 is slated to begin Monday although crews have been active clearing trees and debris from the area for the past few weeks. SCDOT Engineer, Tom Dorn, told The Advertiser that while the actual construction to the bridge […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council unanimously elected Councilman Keith Sexton to serve as Mayor Pro-tem at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wed., Aug. 14. As Mayor Pro-tem, Mr. Sexton will preside over Council meetings in the event Mayor Billy Padgett is absent. In other business, Council voted unanimously to proceed with […]
August 15, 2013 I wanted to provide you with some information on two items of interest. Chairman’s Community Project Announced This year’s Chairman’s Community Fundraising Project is designed to bring more books and supplies to the three Edgefield County libraries. Libraries are an integral part of every community, and they play a key role for […]
Dear Editor: School supply shopping is a ritual for many heading back to school. Amid shopping sprees, kids and parents in the Central Savannah River Area are looking beyond their own needs and considering the difference a pencil or pen would make in the lives of needy children overseas. “Utilizing Back to School sales allows […]
The 8th annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo will be held at Lazy J Arena (10 mi. west of Edgefield on Hyw. 23) on August 23 & 24 at 8 p.m. each night. Hosted by Sandy and Wesley Quarles of Edgefield the family-friendly rodeo attracts huge crowds each year. Tickets can be purchased in advance in […]
– Sentenced to 25 Years – Accused murderer, Fredrick Dale Harvey, Jr., 27, of Allendale, SC, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter as part of a plea agreement, Wed., Aug. 14, at the Edgefield Court House. Harvey was originally charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime for the […]
Seven county employees were trapped for nearly 20 minutes Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, in an elevator at the Edgefield County Court House. The Edgefield Fire Dept. responded to the scene and pried open the elevator which became stuck between the third and second floors as the employees were attempting to leave the building for the […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. David P. King, 29, husband to Mrs. Tara Goodwin King, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, August 14th, 2013. He was a loving daddy, husband, son and grandson. David was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clyde A. Rutland. Surviving is his wife, Tara Goodwin King, Edgefield, SC; two daughters, Kinley and […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred B. Pixley will be held 2:00 pm Friday at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Burt, Pastor and the Rev. Marshall Hopkins, presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by: a husband, Melvin Pixley, Sr., of the home; sons, Ricky […]