Following the death of Dina Manfredini, 115, of Iowa on Dec 17, Mamie Rearden, 114, of Edgefield, SC is in line for the “Oldest Living American” title. Yes, she is already the oldest “African American,” as we reported in August, but now, she is the “Oldest Living American,” period. She is also the 4th oldest living […]
A local DUI crash prevention coalition has purchased equipment for area Highway Patrol officers in support of their efforts to keep Edgefield County’s roads safer. The Community Action for a Safer Edgefield coalition recently provided officers with Troop Two of the SC Highway Patrol with public safety checkpoint signs and LED road flares. The signs […]
In their 6th Annual Local Toy Drive for children at Christmas, The Southern Eagles Motorcycle Club filled the Discovery Center this past Saturday with excitement and a visit from Santa as they distributed Christmas gifts to families with children. There were 100 children who received these gifts. The Club would like to thank all of […]
Columbia, SC – The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited the Backman Center for Mental Health Services (Beckman), for a period of three years, in the following areas: Mental health Case Management/Services Coordination for Adults; Mental Health Case Management/Services coordination for Children and Adolescents; Mental Health Outpatient treatment for Adults; and Mental […]
The Gum Drop Tree at The Advertiser has produced a bumper crop this Holiday Season.
A few photos from the Edgefield Christmas Parade, held Sunday, December 2, 2012. And the Winners Were. . . Cross Country Float won the People’s Choice Award in Sunday’s parade. The Best Original Float went to Red Hill Hound Hunt Club; Best Group Entry went to the Baptist Association Men’s Ministry; The Best Single went […]
The town of Edgefield will soon have a new welcoming sign. The citizens have spoken and Sign #1 (pictured here) is the clear winner. Pictures of all 3 signs can be found in our original post. The town recently held a vote between the 3 proposed designs for the new marker, and the sign labeled Sign […]
Between the late evening hours of Tuesday, Nov. 27, and the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 28, a total of 11 vehicles break-ins occurred in the southern portion of Edgefield County. According to reports filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, 3 break-ins happened at homes on Phoenix Court, 2 at Currytown Blvd., 3 […]
Singing, Snow and Santa will be filling the air! The 39th Annual Edgefield Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Our Grand Marshal this year will be our own, 122nd Engineer Battalion of the Edgefield SCARNG, who is scheduled to deploy in February. Also participating in the parade will be […]
On Friday night a crowd of residents and visitors gathered on the town square in Edgefield for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. Following the lighting, the movie The Polar Express was projected onto the bank building for the enjoyment of young and old alike.