A motorcyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in the morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 11, on Hwy 25 near Hayes Drive in Edgefield County. According to the Edgefield County Coroner’s office, the victim has been identified as Donald M. Robinson, 52, of North Augusta, SC. Additionally, the coroner’s office stated that an autopsy […]
According to reports filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, 2 more auto break-ins and an auto theft occurred at the beginning of the month. In the first reported break-in, on Dec. 6 at 610 Rainbow Falls Rd., one vehicle located on a lot sustained damage when its steering column was cracked open. Another vehicle […]
Ridge Spring, through the Green Thumb Garden Club, hosted a tour of homes and churches on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9. There was a goodly number to see the two houses, four churches and The Arts Center “dressed” for Christmas. The houses and older churches seemed to be the most popular. Many enjoyed the drive out […]
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Edgefield is always seeking ways to better serve the community. Their mission statement is “Serving the community one patient at a time.“ They are now featuring specialized short-term rehabilitation from post surgical recovery to skilled nursing treatment. Trinity understands that families want their love ones close to home and […]
The Gum Drop Tree at The Advertiser has produced a bumper crop this Holiday Season.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control notes the state’s first flu-associated death of the season, as well as a significant and earlier-than-normal increase in influenza activity, the agency announced today. “Tragically, a child from Barnwell County has become our first confirmed influenza-associated death of the season,” said Linda Bell, M.D. […]
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 Johnston saw “bumper to bumper” traffic at what Donna Livingston of the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce called the “last hoorah” of the year for the town’s farmers’ market, Thurs., Nov. 29. Special events to help mark the day included the raffle of a basket consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables as […]
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 […]