Earlier this afternoon TranTech Radiator Products re-opened their Edgefield manufacturing facility and was able to resume normal manufacturing activities. The plant re-opened after employees and vendor partners were able to replace/repair all damaged equipment in the Edgefield facility and thorough tests were completed to ensure employee safety. “I want to personally thank those dedicated employees […]
DRN Says “Not to Panic” – By Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter confirmed for The Advertiser, Wednesday, June 11, that there had been multiple sightings that morning of a bear in the town of Edgefield. According to Chief Carter, the bear was sighted on Rosa Hill, Pickens Street, Wells Road, and Eastview. […]
“Yesterday [Monday, June 9, 2014] there was an accident at our facility in Edgefield which sadly has resulted in injuries to three of our valued employees. Two of those employees are now recovering at the Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Another has thankfully been released from the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with those […]
ECH “Doing Better Than Just Surviving” – By Tiffani Ireland – The Advertiser met Monday, June 9, for an interview with Edgefield County Hospital CEO Brandon Clary to talk about the current state of the hospital and plans for its future. Built in 1972, Clary called this 25 bed critical access hospital “crucially important” to […]
Sen. Shane Massey advised The Advertiser through an email Monday that the school district lines have been approved. Governor Haley signed the new districts into law on Friday. These districts will be in effect for the General Election in November. It is believed, according to Massey, that Districts 1, 2 and 6 will be up for […]
An explosion at TranTech on Highway 25 in Edgefield resulted in two men being rushed to the George M. Still Burn Center at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, Monday morning, June 9. According to the Emergency Management Director Mike Casey, the accident is being classified as an electrical explosion with fire. The two injured men […]
The Dubber is a gentle soul, upon meeting him. He chuckles easily and talks about having spent summers and vacation with his family in Edgefield County. However, he got his music training in D.C. and California, and he will be bringing his special “sound” to the audience — for ONLY $10.00, mind you – at […]
The Edgefield Food Bank is having a fundraiser for the purpose of filling their shelves with food for the hungry. The event will be a part of Peachtree 23, this Saturday, June 7, at the Piedmont Tech Parking Lot. Look for the Food Bank sign (much like the image here) and their tents where they […]
The Edgefield Scouts held their 2014 Court of Honor and Bridging over Ceremonies Saturday May 31. The Troop awarded Ranks and Merit badges earned during the year. The Boy Scouts earned a total of 18 Ranks and 53 Merit Badges for the year. Troop 30 has participated in numerous community events over the past 11 […]
Lawn equipment, guns, and electronics were the targets of thieves in three separate incidents recently reported to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. In the first incident, a Kubota lawn mower valued at over $5000 was stolen from a residence on Capers Drive in North Augusta (Edgefield County) sometime between Tuesday, May 27, and Thursday, May […]