Hunter’s Real Pit BBQ held at ribbon cutting ceremony, Friday, June 6th @ 11:00 AM to open their business at 259 Lee Street, Johnston, SC. Formally the PK Restaurant, the Hunter’s have spruced up the building with a new handicap ramp, flowers, and a new paint scheme to welcome their guests. Grand Opening Menu included […]
The 1st Saturday of June each year offers a great way to help move or get rid of household items you’ve accumulated over the years. “A great way to start anew,” says Donna Livingston, Administrator for the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce. Peachtree 23 Yard Sale – spanning 44 miles – offers various ways to […]
Pastor Eddie L. Woods and his wife celebrated his 4th Pastoral Anniversary at the Trinity Community Church located at 403 Mims Street in Edgefield. The speaker for the occasion was Rev. G.L. Brightharp from Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Trenton. His subject was “God’s Cleansing Prescription.” The text was taken from James 4:6-10. Congratulations to […]
Johnston’s own Toriono Payne received first place honors at the All Star Barber Battle on May 17th in Augusta, Georgia. Pictured with his father is Reagwon Payne who served as his model for the Battle. The 38 year old “Futuristic Barber” is the son of Jeff Brunson and Agnes Payne. He operates his business, Futuristic […]
The Dubber is a gentle soul, upon meeting him. He chuckles easily and talks about having spent summers and vacation with his family in Edgefield County. However, he got his music training in D.C. and California, and he will be bringing his special “sound” to the audience — for ONLY $10.00, mind you – at […]
The Edgefield Food Bank is having a fundraiser for the purpose of filling their shelves with food for the hungry. The event will be a part of Peachtree 23, this Saturday, June 7, at the Piedmont Tech Parking Lot. Look for the Food Bank sign (much like the image here) and their tents where they […]
Hamp Holmes III is the new manager of the SC Forestry Commission’s Taylor Nursery near Trenton, SC. Hamp is a lifelong resident of Trenton and he came to Taylor Nursery after 14 years of working in commercial nursery production, most recently with Costa Farms. Hamp began his career in the nursery industry at Taylor Nursery […]
Johnston Roots Sagacious Partners, a Columbia based economic development firm, has named Lauren Liles as the New Senior Project Manager. Lauren is the daughter of Forrest M. Edwards and Carolyn Nicholson Edwards of Mt. Pleasant. She is the granddaughter of Jewell Edwards of Johnston. Some background on Liles speaks to her capabilities in her new […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Thomas D. (Tommy) Christie, Jr., 77, of Plum Branch Rd., husband of Lunette W. Christie, died Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Saturday June 7, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Gilgal Baptist Church with burial at Berea Baptist Church cemetery in Edgefield. Mr. Christie […]
Opinion – By G. Miller Thompson – Tuesday, June 10 marks an important day in South Carolina politics. While talking with people across the county, I have noticed how truly confusing our primary process is. So, I want to utilize this week’s article as a means of attempting to clear up any confusion. As we […]