The Pulitzer Prize winning Crimes of the Heart will be performed this weekend by Edgefield County Theatre Company at the William Miller Bouknight Theatre. Performance times are: June 8th: 8:00 PM June 9th: 8:00 PM June 10th: 3:00PM June 15th: 8:00PM Jun3 16th: 8:00PM The theatre is located in the Joanne T. Rainsford Discovery Center at […]
Community happenings of interest. Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market will begin Thurs., June 7, from 4-6 p.m. and each Thursday thereafter. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Men on Fire: Antioch Male Chorus, The Hopkins Brothers, and Many Others will be at Antioch Baptist Church, June 10, at 3 […]
The Johnston Food Bank is in need of Canned Fruit, Baked Beans & Rice. If you can donate any of these items, you may drop them off at the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce located at, 416 Calhoun Street, Johnston, SC, M-F 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Thank you for your support!
Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market will be held Sat., June 2, during Peachtree 23 from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The regular summer season will begin Thurs., June 7, from 4-6 p.m. and each Thursday thereafter. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Kids Day: 5th Annual Kids Day for […]
Laurel Blossom and Irene Curtis enjoyed hearing about Hatitude, a program presented by Sissy Brodie of Aiken. This was an event in Edgefield, a luncheon for ladies in hats to hear from someone who knows all about hats – Hatitude as it is called. Read about it in the May 30th print edition, of The […]
Thelma Chambers, known by all her friends as Doodle, worked during summers as program director for Camp Ton-A-Wandah. Many in this area know Ton-A-Wandah as the place where the late Boots Bandy worked, also. Through Boots and her friend Margaret Edwards, Doodle came to know Johnston. The person who has been telling us the story […]
A listing of happenings around the area. Youth Forum: 2nd Annual Youth Forum hosted by Mt. Canaan’s Boys and Girls Clubs, 2451 Edgefield Rd., Trenton, May 26, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Topic: “Violence Among Youth” Lunch will be provided. This will be a day of fun, food, fellowship and facts. RSVP by phone to […]
Four Strom Thurmond High School seniors traveled to Columbia, SC, on Monday, March 16, to take their Practical Exam for their Cosmetology License. The practical exam consists of eight core domain services that they must know which includes set up and client protection; thermal curling, haircutting, chemical waving, virgin hair lightening application and hair color […]
Genealogy 101: The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society will have Genealogy 101 classes one Saturday a month, beginning May 19. The cost per class will be $10. Class begins at 9 a.m., lasting about an hour, with time and assistance for research until 1:30 p.m. Each class will be different. For more info call Tonya […]
Bake Sale: The American Legion Auxiliary will have a bake sale Fri., May 11, at the American Legion Hut on Penn Street from 8:30 – 12 noon for good food in time for Mother’s Day.There will be baked goods and some crafts. Women’s Conference: Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Edgefield invite ladies ages 12 & […]