Miss South Carolina Visits Wardlaw Academy
Wardlaw Academy students and families donated 870 new books to Miss South Carolina’s, Ali Rogers, “Make A Difference” campaign during an assembly held last Friday.
Chalmer’s Culbreath Auction
The family of Chalmer’s Culbreath is liquidating the contents of his shop at auction. This auction will consist of many of his tools, equipment, power tools, tractor, and more. Mr. Culbreath, one of Johnston’s leading citizen, loved to tinker and work on just about anything. Since his passing, no one is using this equipment, so […]
Journey to Easter Set for Palm Sunday
Once again, having skipped last year, the Edgefield United Methodist Church is planning to present “Journey to Easter,” an opportunity for visitors to journey through the world of Christ at the time of his crucifixion. This will be on Sunday, March 24. Jonathan Thomas is directing the group who will be presenting the story on […]
Piper Tales – A Black & White Contest For YOU!
Last Week: Bill was running out of ideas for his poem about black and white things that could go flashing past his door. If you are in grades 3-5 you can help Bill by entering YOUR ideas in the Black & White Piper Tales™ Contest and win a prize!. Fill out the form below and […]
Flag Burning Ceremony Planned
The Edgefield American Legion Post 30 will have a flag burning ceremony in front of their post home on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30. Everyone is invited to attend this ceremony and is welcome to bring their worn or faded flags for proper disposal. You can also drop your flags off on the porch of […]
LaVictor Talbert to Preach Initial Sermon
By: Kittye Craig – Jackson / McCormick Messenger The communities of this area will be interested to know that LaVictor R. Talbert, Sr., is a 1994 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. Ed. note. LaVictor R. Talbert, Sr. is scheduled to preach his initial sermon at 3:00pm – Sunday, March 10 at the Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist […]
Republican Party Meeting March 12
The Edgefield County Republican Party will be holding a meeting for Precinct Reorganization on March 12 at the County Council Chambers. Please bring your Voter I.D. cards as we will need to verify your information. We will be starting at 6pm. See you then. Submitted
Hunger Relief Campaign Raises Over $7,000
The Johnston Food Bank would like to thank BI-LO and its customers for their generous donation of $7,382 during the recent Hunger Relief Campaign. The Food Bank was able to purchase 515 cases of food with the money that was collected. A special thank you goes to PEPSI for delivering the cases of food to […]
James Hammond Tillman, Subject of OEDGS Lecture by Bettis Rainsford
The public is cordially invited to the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society meeting on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:00 p. m. in the Lynch Building Annex of the Tompkins Library, Edgefield, SC. Mr. Bettis C. Rainsford, the historian of the Edgefield County Historical Society, will address the life and times of James Hammond “Jim” […]
Piper Tales – Seeing Black And White – New Contest
Piper Tales – The Continuing Adventures of a Very Lucky Black and White Dog By Penny L. Hunt Chapter 25 Last week Bill was struggling with an assignment to write a poem as part of his class’s participation in a statewide poetry contest. While doing his history homework, something black and white quickly moved past his […]