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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pictured, from left to right, are STHS Mock Trial Teacher Coach Thomas Behr, team members Michaela Owen, Reece Lowe, Evan Williams, Dennis Fraser, Toney Robinson, Autumn Wingard, Mina Allen, Julianne Harper, Raina Barrs, Joseph Greene, Olivia O’Gorman, Carter Massey, Lilly Smith, Adelaide Zelmer and STHS Mock Trial Attorney Coach Blair Massey. Columbia, SC – Following […]
Courtesy of ECSD Pubic Information The day has been cloudy, overcast and rainy. It’s been downright dreary. That is until Rufus Hillary arrives replete in a flawless green Masters Tournament jacket and crisp white Masters hat that appears never to have seen a stain. Then he smiles and the clouds seem to dissolve into springtime. […]
Front l to r: Olyvia Wall, Brooklyn Proctor, Madeleine DeLoach, Taylor Hill Row 2 Asst. Coach LeeAnne Hill, Brianna McNeill, Savannah McNeill, Liz Parks, Lillie Slocum, Charlotte Bailey, Katherine Trotter, Mary Blanche Stark, Hailey Holmes, Head Coach Kristina Graves. Friday, February 21, Wardlaw Academy Varsity Girls played Curtis Baptist for the SCISA State Championship. After a […]