COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 20, 2013 – Edward S. Oh, president and CEO of US Fibers, was honored yesterday as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in Columbia on Tuesday, March 19 on the grounds of the Governor’s mansion and […]
AIKEN, S.C. – Aiken Electric Cooperative reports all outages in their nine-county service area are now in working order. The storm that arrived in Aiken County shortly after 9 p.m. last night resulted in system-wide damage with broken poles, downed lines and nine affected substations. Approximately 6,000 Aiken Electric Cooperative members were without power at […]
ATLANTA, Ga. – Rick Lint has been named Forest Supervisor of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests in South Carolina, according to Liz Agpaoa, Regional Forester. “Rick brings with him a wide range of experiences from across the South,” Agpaoa said. “He has tackled tough issues, while working with great partners to successfully care […]
Beautiful weather was enjoyed by the runners, walkers, and spectators on the square for this year’s Shamrock Run. The event was held in memory of Doctors Ned Nicholson and Curly Watson with proceeds going to benefit the Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary. Click on a thumbnail image below to enlarge, then you can scroll through the […]
![Red Flag Fire Alert Issued by Forestry Commission – Statewide [Updated]](https://www.edgefieldadvertiser.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/forest-fire-2.jpg "Red Flag Fire Alert Issued by Forestry Commission – Statewide [Updated]")
The statewide Red Flag Alert is now lifted by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Fire weather conditions have abated to include rain, higher relative humidity values, decreased winds, and cooler temperatures. These conditions also alleviate some of the strain on Forestry Commission equipment and personnel. Due to a major structure fire in Horry County, a burning ban […]
A listing of all runners and their times from today’s Shamrock Run. An official list of category winners will be forthcoming. Town of Edgefield Shamrock Run 2013 Popscicle Stick Runner’s Name Runner # Number Time AGE F/M Allen C. Dwight 312 1 13.05 35 M Manly Hammond 209 2 13.06 15 M Williams Ed […]
Self Regional Healthcare Recruiting Student Volunteers To Work At Medical Center – Greenwood, S.C. – Self Regional Healthcare is now accepting applications for student volunteers for the summer. High school and college students are encouraged to download the application forms at http://www.selfregional.org/studentvolunteer/ and return completed applications by April 12 to the Self Regional Healthcare Volunteer Services […]
By Tiffani Ireland – Long-time Mayor of Trenton, Helen Summer, presided over her final council meeting serving in this capacity at the town council’s regularly scheduled meeting, Wed., Mar. 13. Mrs. Summer, who has decided to retire after nearly thirty years of service to the Trenton community, told Council members how much she has enjoyed […]
By Advertiser Staff – According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, on Wed., Mar. 13, deputies responded to a complaint of a reckless driver on Hwy 25 in Trenton. The complainant stated that the vehicle, a grey Jeep with a Georgia license plate, was speeding and leaving the roadway. Deputies were […]
Donna Lybrand is the lucky winner of the most recent Pottery Stash Contest. Donna followed the clues published in The Advertiser to locate the pottery stash and claim the prize of a new piece of Edgefield Pottery. Look here and in the print edition for a new contest to be announced soon. Subscribe to The Advertiser to […]