By August Wherry As the COVID-19 pandemic is fading in our rear-view mirrors, patrons were able to return this week to the Masters Tournament that has finally opened its gates to a full-capacity crowd for the first time in three years. Like many years over the last two decades, the excitement centered around the return […]
By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Best of any song is a bird song in the quiet, but first you have the quiet. –Wendell […]
Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. The Jewish community celebrated April 16 this year, and at the Passover meal, the youngest was to say, “Why is tonight different from all […]
All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Robert Scott Who is to blame for high gasoline prices? If you are a died-in-the-wool Trump enthusiast, the answer is obvious: […]
Johnston citizens returned to the poles on March 19, 2022, for a Run-off between Frank Nicholson and Thomas Holmes to determine the next Mayor of Johnston. That election resulted in the following numbers: Holmes 304, Nicholson, 227. Thomas Holmes has been declared winner. Both Nicholson and Holmes have served their community in numerous capacities over […]
The Strom Thurmond Theatre has an exciting new musical opening this weekend! Honk! Jr. is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, incorporating a message of tolerance. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences […]
Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. The Bible can be challenging, but it sells. Daniel Radosh, in his 2006 piece “The Good Book Business” for The New Yorker, says: “The familiar observation that the Bible is the best-selling […]
All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Blaney Pridgen Anger and anxiety are states of mind I actively avoid. They are most unattractive to me in other people […]
Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area Singers, Bands, and Dancers HeadlineEntertainment at This Year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival entertainment for the day is now set, with a variety of performers for the May 7 event. The day’s entertainment begins at 9 a.m. with a Prayer of Dedication from Johnston-Harmony United Methodist Church Rev. Amanda Richardson, followed by the Presentation of the Colors by Boy Scout Troop […]
Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area Chamber Sponsors Night of Games Lead-in event to the Johnston Festival; Friday Night Street Dance is Back! Citizens can participate in two events that lead into the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: A Night of Games sponsored by the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerceand a revival of the Friday Night street dance. The Night of Games will be held on Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m., American Legion […]