Edgefield Native Asked to Dance as Dave the Potter

Edgefield Native Asked to Dance as Dave the Potter

Vincent Thomas, a choreographer/dancer living in Baltimore, Md., was approached by a professor at the University of Delaware recently who asked him if he would be interested in doing a solo dance about Dave the Potter.  Imagine, knowing yourself to be from Edgefield and hearing a “foreigner” ask you such a question, to do a […]

Here and There – 8-15-13

Here and There – 8-15-13

Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept.  9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Homecoming/Revival: Republican Grove Baptist Church will have Homecoming […]

Celebrates 100th Birthday With Family

Celebrates 100th Birthday With Family

Mrs. Ruby Mae Cook Berry celebrated her 100th birthday August 10, 2013.  Pictured with Mrs. Berry are her children (left to right) Robert, Mary, Jean and Olin.  The photo was made during a party for her at her residence in the Saluda Nursing Center. She said to her son, the Weather Man for the Advertiser, […]

ATTENTION WOMEN!

ATTENTION WOMEN!

 – A Very Important Invitation From The American Legion Auxiliary –  Are you a wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter or a great-granddaughter of a Legionnaire or a deceased veteran? If so, then you are “WANTED.” On behalf of the Hezzie Griffis Post #30 of the American Legion Auxiliary, we are inviting you to join the largest […]

Gate At Mount of Olives In Need of Repair

Gate At Mount of Olives In Need of Repair

Recently, the arch over the gate at Mount of Olives Cemetery in Johnston collapsed in a high wind.  The arch, made of cast iron, is dated 1876, when the cemetery was founded.  It was broken into four pieces.  The arch and supporting columns are now under lock and key.  Funds are needed to repair the […]

June 15 Ridge Peach Festival a Success!

The Trenton Community Development Association wants to thank the corporate and business sponsors for their very generous support.  Thank you to the many vendors and visitors who came to Trenton that day.  Thank you, also, to our volunteers who always give so much of their time and energy. Our Association is already planning and looking […]

Ned Nicholson, Board Chair-Elect S.C. State Museum Foundation

Ned Nicholson, Board Chair-Elect S.C. State Museum Foundation

COLUMBIA, SC – August 7, 2013 – McNair attorney Ned Nicholson has been chosen to serve as Chair-Elect for the South Carolina State Museum Foundation Board.  Nicholson will serve a two-year term which began in July.

“The South Carolina State Museum has long embodied our state’s commitment to education and its devotion to enriching the lives […]

Johnston Town Council Hears of “Jurassic Park”

Johnston Town Council Hears of “Jurassic Park”

The ongoing struggle with property maintenance within the city limits of Johnston received another very high billing on the Town Council agenda last Monday night. Ms. Brinalynn Burt, owner of property on Bland Street, described the lot across the street from her house as Jurassic Park.  The concerned citizen spoke of all types of forest […]