Edgefield County Council held a special called meeting, Thursday, Jan. 14, to, among other things, approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a general obligation bond for Edgefield County Hospital. The matter was first presented to Council at their Jan. monthly meeting, Jan. 5, 2016. At that time, ECH board member […]
Randy Stamm, owner of Prime Steak House in Aiken, is bringing a new restaurant to downtown Edgefield. The new eatery will be taking up residence in the building that formerly housed Mercy Me! across from Chef Bob’s. Speaking to The Advertiser, Friday, Jan. 15, Stamm said that Nonna’s Italian Kitchen will be a “moderately priced” […]
The Johnston Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Officer. Each applicant must hold a high school diploma or equivalency, a valid SC Driver’s License, be at least 21 years of age, and have no felony record. Experienced, certified officers are encouraged to apply, but all interested persons should also apply. All applicants must […]
More than 550 youth shooters descended upon the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Palmetto Shooting Complex and the town of Edgefield for the South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation sporting clays event. With additional visitors numbering more 1,000, this marked the largest participation and crowd ever to attend an event at the 300-acre shooting facility. These young […]
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 33rd annual event. The Festival will be held May 7, 2016, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston to enjoy the day […]
Jerry Jerome Riggs, Sr., 75, husband of Frances Johnson Riggs, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at his residents Graveside Services will be held Saturday January 16, 2016 at 2 PM at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Edgefield, S.C. Mr. Riggs was born in Metter, GA and was of the Baptist faith. He was retired […]
Johnston, SC Eudora (Doe) Herlong Forrest, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2016. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2 o’clock in Travis Park Cemetery, Saluda, SC. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Born on October 4, 1926 in Saluda, S.C., she was […]
Johnston, SC Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Rauton Lott, age 82, will be held Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Johnston First Baptist Church at 3 o’clock. The family will receive friends in the church social hall immediately following the service. Interment will be private. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Lott, […]
Jonathan Veit, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences January 12, 2016 The online workshop will teach how to grow vegetables for personal consumption or sale. CLEMSON — Clemson Cooperative Extension will offer a six-week online course for people interested in learning how to grow fruits and vegetables, and raise livestock and honeybees. The best […]
In 2011 the South Carolina Legislature designated the SCBA as the group that names the South Carolina State Barbeque Championship. The SCBA conducts a year-long contest running from January 1 to December 31 and each year the contest is held in over 35 different towns and cities across the state. At each barbeque cook-off that […]