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 […]
COLUMBIA, SC – The USDA Forest Service announced June 14 as its first fee-free day of the 2014 summer season. In honor of National Get Outdoors Day, fees will be waived at all day-use fee sites operated by the USDA Forest Service. “Fee-free days offer the public an opportunity and incentive to experience scenic areas and […]
All Voters Must Present Valid Photo ID Voters Not Bound to Party Vote in Primary The South Carolina Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 10. All voters must present a valid photo identification to be eligible to vote. Valid forms of identification include a South Carolina driver’s license, a SC Motor Vehicle identification card, […]
The Edgefield Scouts held their 2014 Court of Honor and Bridging over Ceremonies Saturday May 31. The Troop awarded Ranks and Merit badges earned during the year. The Boy Scouts earned a total of 18 Ranks and 53 Merit Badges for the year. Troop 30 has participated in numerous community events over the past 11 […]