Timothy Dwayne Sanders, 61 husband of Karen Baxley Sanders of Edgefield, entered peacefully into rest on June 5, 2025. Timothy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Arlene Boyd Love and the late Terry S. Sanders. He was a beloved and devoted pastor at Peace Haven Baptist Church. Which lead him to be able to share bible study in […]
THIS Friday, May 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy after-hours Friday night fun at the museum on select Friday nights throughout the summer! This Friday, May 16th, includes:The opportunity to see the new blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. PLUS, see a film screening of Cinderella (2015) starring Lily […]
Bettis Academy Heritage TeamThis group sponsors the March for Parks each year to raise money for the restoration andupkeep of the historic buildings at the Academy.Seated in front: Minne Nickerson; First row: Karen Lewis, Lunette Patten, Patricia Knight, Shirley Tillman; Back Row, Left to right: Alva Lewis, Alphonzo Peterson Lorenzo Williams, Johnella Bing, Diedre Tanks, […]
Patrick Newsome Johnston, SC – From the earliest moments of his career in education, Patrick Newsome knew he had a passion for teaching middle school students and helping them navigate the myriad challenges they face. He spent nine years as a middle school math teacher, including being named as a district-level teacher of the year, before […]
Johnston, SC – Kristin Risher began her career in education as a music teacher and marching band director who strived to equip her students with the knowledge and skills to perform with precision and excellence. Nearly two decades later, she continues to hit those same notes, only now with students, teachers, and parents as a […]
MODOC – William L. Miller Sr., 69, husband of Rose Bailey Miller of Modoc, SC entered into reston March 5, 2025.Larry was born in Augusta, Ga. as the son of the late Sara and Landrum Miller. He was atalented carpenter for 42 years, and a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church.Larry is survived by […]
Current Mayor, Billy Padgett, will not run again for mayor. Mayor Padgett was sworn in on Town Council in July,1996. He was sworn in as Mayor on April 2013. Phil Musgrave and Shannon Philpott are running for Mayor. Zeb Ryan and Keith Sexton are running for Town Council. The election will be held April 8. […]
District, Fine Arts Programs Pay Tribute to Steve McKinney Looking into a crowd filled with many former students, then turning to current students standing onraised stands, Steven McKinney poured out his heart before directing his last grand finale of the fine artsfestival he created. Thirty-six years ago, McKinney, who is retiring at the end of […]
Mary Ann Quarles DeSiders, 75, wife of the late Bill DeSiders of Johnston, SC entered into reston March 5, 2025, while being surrounded by her loved ones at her home.Mary Ann was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Allie and Eras Quarles. MaryAnn retired after 27 years of teaching for the […]
Johnston, SC – Earlier during the 2024-25 school year the Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School (J-E-T) family collected over 200 winter coats which were donated to schools in North Carolina whose families are still recovering from the Hurricane Helene disaster. That support continued this month with a donation of over 400 canned goods on the part of […]