As the political fervor grows with statewide candidates making their rounds – even to Edgefield – folks are making their commitments to their preferred candidates. It is time to look at the list of those we will be choosing from and to review the list of our leaders in County Government – provided by our […]
Edgefield Farmers and Artisans Market: Town Square, every Saturday until November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants, vegetables, fresh eggs, crafts and more. Vendors welcome. Info: 706-631-5564. Johnston Farmers Market: with seasonal fruits & vegetables, baked goods, artist’s painting, etc. is held Thursday afternoons from 4 until 6 pm. 14th Annual Blessing of the Animals: […]
The Margaret Cox Circle of Johnston United Methodist Church will be selling their new cookbook at the Johnston Farmers’ Market this Thursday, Oct. 9. “Delightfully Divine” is the title of this special, local inspired book, ready just in time for your Christmas gift shopping! Besides the wonderful recipes, the cookbooks feature three pieces of artwork […]
UPDATE: ISA Restaurant Group contacted The Advertiser Monday night, via the comments below to refute the reporting of the closing of the Edgefield Huddle House. We regret and apologize for any confusion. Original Reporting Word came to The Advertiser late last week that the Huddle House in Edgefield is once again leaving the community. Details are limited, […]
CLEMSON, S.C. – A rare summer cool snap may mean that fall colors in the Southern Appalachians could peak a few days sooner than normal, according to Clemson University forest ecologist Donald Hagan. “The polar vortex that visited our region in July created conditions for a slightly earlier leaf looking season. Peak color at the upper elevations […]
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center’s (STCTC) Cosmetology teacher, Jackie Kennion was selected South Carolina’s Cosmetology Teacher of the Year. “Getting an award for teacher of the year really shocked me. Mere words cannot express how it made me feel to receive such an honor,” said Kennion. Kennion was recognized by the Association of Cosmetology Teachers in […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the South Carolina State Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the South Carolina Department of Corrections, will continue the construction and distribution of wood duck boxes this winter. Applications are available online and will be accepted until Nov. 1, 2014. Approximately 1,000 boxes will be available for distribution. Ducks […]
The 14th annual Blessing of the Animals, hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Ridge, will be Sunday afternoon, October 12th at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Episcopal Church, Trenton, S.C. The blessing gives us a chance to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and to express our gratitude both to the animals […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral services for Mr. George Jones were held Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Coleman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his children:James Weaver, Amanda Felton,Jeremiah Felton, Betty Jamison, Gail West, Michael Jones, Christopher Jones, Felicia West, Kevin […]
PLUM BRANCH, S.C. – Mr. James Patterson, 87, husband of Rebertha Gilchrist Patterson, of Washington School Road, entered into rest October 1, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services were held 12 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Mt. Zion AME Church, McCormick, SC with the Rev. Clifford Jackson officiating. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church […]