03/20/23Last week was the 10th week of the 2023 legislative session. There are 8 legislative weeksremaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 11, 2023. Here are thehighlights from last week’ Senate action:ANPAC IN MCCORMICK – Last month AnPac, a Chinese Bio-Medical Company, announced that it had agreed to pay $28 million for 500 […]
R. C. “Chuck” Courtney, 42, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on February 21, 2023. Chuck was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Deborah “Debbie” Kornaus Courtney and Ronnie Courtney. Chuck was a member of Johnston Fire Department and was a SAE certified mechanic.He really loved his nieces and nephews, and his heart was his daughter Gabbie. Chuck […]
Artists Atkins & Williams Sunday, February 26, in Johnston It will be a show to remember, starting at 3:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon, February 26 at Possibilities. Lorenzo Williams brings paint and color to the canvas as he responds to more recent happenings in the world – many of the pieces both pre- and post-pandemic. Viewers will see both the artist’s […]
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. Sigrid Fowler The gift of speech is something we humans take for granted, but it’s one of the things that sets […]
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. Writing these articles every week is not easy. Well, the writing part can be easy, even fun, once […]
01/30/23 Last week was the 3rd week of the 2023 legislative session. There are 15 legislative weeksremaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 11, 2023. Here are thehighlights from last week:JUDICIAL AND COLLEGE BOARD ELECTIONSThe Senate more time than usual debating S. 374 2023-2024 Bill 374: JMSC Elections , a resolution to set elections […]
THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER ALL DONATED GIFT BAGS DURING THE WEEK OF VALENTINE’S DAY! THERE ARE PLENTY OF SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY LIVING ALONE AND DEPENDENT ON COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FOOD, SOCIALIZATION, AND BASIC HUMAN CONTACT. ECSCC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE THE “BAGS OF LOVE” COLLECTED FROM GENEROUS COMMUNITY […]
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 39th annual event. The Festival will be held May 6, 2023, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry […]
By Robert Scott 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. Last week’s column addressed three legislative issues coming up this term, each of which presents a “back to the drawing […]
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. Linda Nidiffer My reading life started very early. My mother and sister taught me to read before I went to Kindergarten. […]