Here & There – 4-11-13

Water/Gatorade Donations: April 1-19, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Johnston will be collecting bottled water and bottled Gatorade that will be distributed to four  community fire departments: Johnston, Ridge Spring, Monetta, and Center (Hwy. 1) the week of April 22. Collection Sites are First Citizens Bank in Johnston and Ridge Spring, IGA in Johnston, Ridge Auto […]

Aiken Extends Welcome During Masters Week

Aiken Extends Welcome During Masters Week

AIKEN, S.C. – The City of Aiken’s Historic Tour program will extend its normal Saturday morning tours for Masters Week.  Two additional tours are planned for Wednesday, April 10th and Friday, April 12th from 10 a.m. – noon.  The regular Saturday morning tour on April 13th will also still be held. This two hour historic tour offers visitors […]

Abbeville French Heritage Festival, April 19-21

Abbeville French Heritage Festival, April 19-21

Opera; Lectures; Church, Cemetery, Garden Tours –  ABBEVILLE, S.C. – Abbeville will celebrate its French heritage April 19-21 with the first Abbeville French Heritage Festival, featuring a piano concert in Abbeville’s historic Trinity Episcopal Church, an original opera at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and an antique and art show at the historic Livery Stable. Friends of […]

Here & There – 4-4-13

FFA Plant Sale: Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Spring Festival of Flowers, April 1-5, on display and for sale in the Agriculture Department’s Greenhouse are assorted pansies, coleus, and Boston ferns as well as tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupes, watermelons and other vegetables. For more info contact Michael Crim, FFA Advisor at 803/685-2100. Water/Gatorade Donations: April 1-19, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church […]

Greenjackets to Support Edgefield Relay for Life

Greenjackets to Support Edgefield Relay for Life

Friday April 19, 2013  will be Aiken & Edgefield County American Cancer Society/Relay for Life Night at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Augusta GreenJackets Game Time: 7:00 – POST GAME FIREWORKS Come early (6:00) for special recognition of cancer survivors and Relay For Life Members For more information or to order tickets please contact Sharen Fay […]

Annual Strom Thurmond FFA Plant Sale Now Open

Annual Strom Thurmond FFA Plant Sale Now Open

Mixed Hanging Baskets & Pots, Bedding Plants, Ferns, Geraniums, Marigolds, Periwinkle (Vinca), Gerbera Daisies, Lantana, Verbena, Ivy, Impatiens, Purslane, Cockscomb, Petunias and lots more! FFA’s students will be available to help you select spring plants. School Days 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open Good Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenhouse behind the Strom Thurmond High […]

Here & There – 3-27-13

Spring Revival: Mount Canaan Baptist Church will have Spring Revival on March 27, 28, 29 at 7 p.m. each evening. The gospel will be preached by Rev. Martris Mims of  Augusta, GA. We, the congregation, and pastor. Rev. George L.Brightharp are inviting all to attend. Please come! Annual Walk/Ride: 30 & Up Social Club will […]

The Purple Fence to Host Jazz & Blues Mini Festival

The Purple Fence to Host Jazz & Blues Mini Festival

Lovers of Americana music will have another reason to celebrate Spring Break week and “that little golf tournament across the river” this year, as Edgefield plays host to its first-ever Purple Fence Jazz & Blues Mini-Festival. The Purple Fence, a new visual and performing arts venue on the historic Edgefield Town Square, will host the two-day […]

Garys to Arrive in Full Force This Weekend

Garys to Arrive in Full Force This Weekend

The Advertiser became aware of a grand reunion –Edgefield style, to be held this weekend – after family in Charleston, through their work, came across an invitation to “Gary Family Barbecue, in memory of Gen. Martin Witherspoon Gary (March 23, 1831- April 9, 1881). . . hosted by William T. Gary III and Albert V. […]

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