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. By Sigrid Fowler The assertion that Jesus is the only way to be savedseems narrow, even uninformed to many these days. If you’re a Christian, ask […]
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 The original definition of Colossus was just a giant statue, whose prototype was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the […]
C. “Ronnie” Owens, Sr. 78, of Murrell Rd. entered into rest on March 30, 2022. Ronnie was born in Indian Head, Maryland as the son of the late T.B. Owens and Dorothy Murrell Owens. Mr. Owens was a self-employed painter and a member of the Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include: two daughters Sheri Hart, Nancy Mercer, […]
Betty Strom Carey was born on the 28th day of January 1927 in Edgefield, South Carolina to Thaddeus Edd Strom and Bettie Quarles Strom. She was one of twelve (12) red-headed children: Brooker, Sallie, Helen, Lee, Heyward, Henry, Betty, Red, Roy, Harold, Peggy and Naomi. It was a loving family filled with laughter and home-cooked meals. The home at […]
Doug Landreth, owner of a new catering business in Johnston called Creative Catering, is excited to share news of a NEW event series that his business is spearheading in Edgefield County. Evenings of Dinner and Music. The dinners will feature delicious buffet dinners, wonderful live entertainment, and will raise funds for great causes. Here is Landreth’s story: “I recently learned of a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMARCH 28, 2022 McCORMICK COUNTY – World-renowned mushroom expert and author Tradd Cotter will visit the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe on Thursday, April 21 for a public event at the school’s dairy barn. Mr. Cotter will offer his fascinating presentation, “Opportunities With Fungi That Can Change […]
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. By Linda Nidiffer We are taught in school that irony is getting the opposite of what is expected. It is one […]
Margaret Dawes Edwards, 98, of Johnston, SC, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was born in Mullins, SC, on March 15, 1924, a daughter of the late Lellan Barnes Dawes, Sr. and Frances Watson Dawes. She grew up in the farming community of Loris, SC, attending public schools, graduating from Loris High School. She received […]
802 Ouzts Street Johnston, South Carolina 29832 (803) 275-3635 Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area Johnston to Hold Community Concerts in the Park Johnston Development Corporation sponsors popular event The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is sponsoring three springtime Community Concerts in the Park in Johnston, which will be held in April, May, and June. The Concerts, which will be held […]
Pictured are, left to right, are Lisa Rodgers, “Grandma Ruby Posey, and Toni Brunson. Ruby Posey is 89 years old and is a Foster Grandparent at Strom Thurmond High School. She has served as a “Grandma” for over 20 years with this wonderful program that is designed to benefit Senior Citizens and the youth in […]