By Justin Guy – About thirty thousand years! That’s how long humans have been working with clay and making it into objects we need or at least objects we believe we needed. For a generational equivalent that means that about 150 grandmothers ago your “mega” great-grandmother was just figuring out that she could take that […]
Ernestine Brown’s last day at the Edgefield Post Office was Friday when they celebrated her leaving with a party—food and well-wishing. On Thursday Ernestine posed for The Advertiser photographer, reluctantly, and gave the newspaper a little information that helps us to know her better. She is from Charlotte, N. C., originally, and has worked in […]
By Advertiser Staff – Get ready for a grand celebration of Black History on Saturday evening at Strom Thurmond High School – “in the gymnasium” according to School Board Member James Bibbs, who is the coordinator of this event. And the reason for the gym is because a very large crowd is hoped for, and […]
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network officials were in town last Thursday to receive some funds, a donation from Chef Bob Brawner and his business, “Chef Bob’s Cafe,” as well as to announce, along with SC State Lead Ambassador for ACSCAN Lynn Rearden, the upcoming event in Columbia, SC, on the Statehouse grounds. The officials […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Edgefield. Participate in the race or just visit the square and enjoy the events. This year’s Shamrock Run/Walk is being held in Memory of Dr. Ned Nicholson and Dr. Curly Watson. All proceeds from the event will be donated to benefit Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary. Registration forms are available at […]
OYSTER ROAST/Chili COOK-OFF March 9th, 2013 1:00 PM until 3:300 PM Downtown Edgefield, SC Courthouse Square Price: $30.00 in advance (before March 1st) $40.00 (at the door – with a limited number provided) includes everything: oysters, Chili, and hot dogs, drink. Children: 12 & under: $15.00 in advance (before March 1st) $20.00 (at the door – with […]
By Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield County EMS and Piedmont Technical College have partnered to offer a reduced rate EMT certification course beginning this spring. Students who pass this program will be certified as EMTs not only in South Carolina but nationally as well and will immediately be eligible for hire through the county as an […]
The Advertiser has learned that a prisoner has escaped from the Federal Prison in Edgefield. We will post more details as we receive them.
NASHVILLE, Tn. – Celebrating its 40th anniversary, The National Wild Turkey Federation held its 37th National Convention Thursday through Sunday of last week at Opryland in Nashville, Tn. Thousands were in attendance to participate in seminars, auctions, exhibits, celebrations and awards banquets. There were several calling and taxidermy competitions. The opening dinner, Thursday night began […]
By Advertiser Staff – Four wheelers and lawn mowers continue to be items of interest for thieves as evident by the many reports involving such crime filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. In just four days, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, four such thefts were reported. On Feb. 11, a John Deere lawn […]