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 […]
The Distinguished Young Women of Edgefield County have been announced after a recent pageant held at Strom Thurmond High School: they are Kalei Bowser, Distinguished Young Woman of South Edgefield County 2014 and Lauren Williams, Distinguished Young Woman of North Edgefield County 2014. Preliminary winners were: scholastic, Kalei Bowser and Amanda Biddlecome; overall scholastic, Lauren […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina residents will have another alternative to using gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment this summer, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. “Annual Lawn Mower Exchange events provide residents the opportunity to purchase electric lawn and garden equipment at a discounted price. Those who trade in their gasoline-powered […]
An employee with H & R Block in Johnston is being investigated for fraud after she allegedly stole $2,000 from a client of the tax office. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was contacted after clients of the tax center became suspicious over charges associated with filing their […]
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 […]
By Tiffani Ireland – Despite the frosty weather, scores of outdoorsmen from across the county converged on the Edgefield Gym Saturday night, Feb. 16, to do a little baiting. No, they were not baiting for deer, coon, or wild hogs. These outdoorsmen were doing a little soul baiting – in the form of the Edgefield […]
The Advertiser has learned that a prisoner has escaped from the Federal Prison in Edgefield. We will post more details as we receive them.
Word came to the Advertiser Tuesday morning from the Trenton Community Development Association that plans are secure in the production of another Trenton Ridge Peach Festival, scheduled for the third Saturday in June, the 15th. This news came following an article on edgefieldadvertiser.com of last week, reporting on the Trenton Town Council meeting in which […]