Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

Differing Fire Alarm Tones Alarm Citizens

If you live in the town of Edgefield, chances are you have been hearing alarms going off at, perhaps, an alarming rate as of late.  One concerned citizen called The Advertiser Friday, Oct. 19, after hearing the alarms sound to inquire if the number of rings had any specific meaning other than the fire department […]

Truth vs. Myth – 2012 General Election

Truth vs. Myth – 2012 General Election

From the SC Election Commission. The following are some common myths that are circulated prior to general elections: Myth:  The new photo ID law is in effect, and if you don’t have one, you can’t vote. Truth:  The new photo ID law will NOT be in effect on November 6th.  To vote on November 6th, you must […]

SC Reports First Case of Fungal Meningitis Associated with Multistate Outbreak

SC Reports First Case of Fungal Meningitis Associated with Multistate Outbreak

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina health officials are reporting the first probable case of fungal meningitis in a state resident related to the ongoing multistate investigation of steroid injections from a potentially contaminated product called methylprednisolone acetate, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “The patient is being treated with antifungal medications […]

Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists Need to Watch for Deer on State Roads

Motorists throughout the state need to be constantly aware of roaming white-tailed deer, according to a state deer biologist. Despite a persistent rumor, neither the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nor any other state agency will compensate motorists for injuries or damages resulting from deer collisions. Besides practicing safe and defensive driving techniques, each […]

SC Department of Revenue Responds to Cyber Attack

SC Department of Revenue Responds to Cyber Attack

Hacker illegally obtained credit card and Social Security numbers. State will provide credit monitoring and identity theft protection to taxpayers.  COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Revenue today announced that approximately 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers have been exposed in a cyber attack. Of the credit cards, the […]

Violent Crime Rate Decreases

Violent Crime Rate Decreases

Edgefield County Has Lowest Violent Crime Rate in SC – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release in which they highlighted a recent report by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division that ranks Edgefield County has having the lowest violent crime rate of all 46 counties in SC.  The 2010 edition of  Crime […]

Seniors Enjoy a Festival Event

Seniors Enjoy a Festival Event

A very large turnout of senior citizens showed at the Edgefield gym on Thursday, mid day, for the fall festival activities that bring them together in October for fun, recognition and good food. This day the gym floor was divided into lined tables for eating, desserts set up to the side, and a big open […]

Foundation for Public Schools Makes Teacher Vision Grants

Foundation for Public Schools Makes Teacher Vision Grants

The Foundation for Public Schools recently held a reception for board members, contributors and teachers who have received Vision Grants through the Foundation. These grants act as incentives to excellent teachers who strive to improve the educational opportunities for the children of the public schools. The first year of giving these grants, 2009, was so […]