February 25, 2015 – Edward Terrell Chandler, 27, of Johnston, was arrested Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, for the sexual assault and kidnapping of an 82 year old Johnston woman. According to law enforcement, Chandler knocked on the door to the woman’s Lee Street home early Tuesday morning saying he needed help for his father. When the […]
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 32nd annual event. The Festival will be held May 2, 2015, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston to enjoy the day […]
JOHNSTON, S.C., December 15, 2014 – “Holidays such as Christmas hit financially challenged families the hardest,” says Marcella Edwards, CEO of Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center (ECYEC). “When you are unable to feed and clothe your family, putting toys under the Christmas tree isn’t a priority. Over the past 3 years, we have been attempting […]
Break-ins at Bantam and Pond Lanes in Johnston On Wednesday, Dec. 3, break-ins occurred at two separate residences in Johnston; one at a Bantam Lane home and the other at a home on Pond Lane. In the incident at the Bantam Lane residence, the home owner returned home to find the familiar entry mode of […]
Armed Robbery at Caper House #2 in Johnston The Caper House #2 on Lee Street in Johnston was the site of an early morning armed robbery, Monday, Dec. 1. According to Johnston Police Chief Lamaz Robinson, who spoke with The Advertiser regarding the crime, a man wearing a ski mask and carrying what is believed […]
• Johnston Development Corporation donates 3 sets of banners The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) has donated three sets of banners for downtown Johnston, one set for the fall, one set for the spring, and one set for patriotic holidays. The JDC has now donated five sets of banners to the down over the past three […]
Nathaniel Jones, 62, of Trenton, was struck and killed by a vehicle around 6:50 Sunday evening on Hwy 19 in Aiken County. According to preliminary investigations by the Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the SC Highway Patrol, Jones was walking in the roadway on Hwy 19 North when he was struck by a 2004 Chevy […]
Two Democratic candidates running in the General Election made their way to Edgefield County and Johnston on Friday, October 31, a few days before the November 4 election. They are Bakari Sellers, running for Lieutenant Governor of S.C. and Barbara Jo Mullis running for Congress, District III. They came to expound on issues and to […]
Halloween is Friday, October 31, and the towns of Edgefield and Johnston will observe the holiday with trick or treating allowed from 6 pm until 8:30 pm Friday. In Edgefield, Mayor Ken Durham will be on the Town Square handing out candy on behalf of the town from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. All children […]
A place to sit was at a premium last Monday night in the Johnston City Council Chambers. Well-wishers filled the room to witness the swearing in ceremony and to offer support for the new Johnston Police Chief. Town Attorney Jennifer Sumner stepped forward and administered the oath of office to Lamaz Robinson. Being duly sworn in […]