Kevin Bryan won 1st place for his investigative article on campus security at the University of Pennsylvania. The award was given by the News Media Foundation of Pennsylvania for the best general news article from a major university in the state of Pennsylvania. Kevin is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is majoring in Neuroscience. […]
By August Wherry PHOTO – Photo courtesy of James McCraw; CAPTION – The Augusta National Herein, August Wherry, a Champion Rower whose family lives in Edgefield, has transferred some of his passion and energy for Rowing into the Game of Golf. Ed. Note. As the COVID-19 pandemic was fading in their rear-view mirrors, patrons were able to return last week to the Masters Tournament which […]
Johnston citizens returned to the poles on March 19, 2022, for a Run-off between Frank Nicholson and Thomas Holmes to determine the next Mayor of Johnston. That election resulted in the following numbers: Holmes 304, Nicholson, 227. Thomas Holmes has been declared winner. Both Nicholson and Holmes have served their community in numerous capacities over […]
The Strom Thurmond Theatre has an exciting new musical opening this weekend! Honk! Jr. is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, incorporating a message of tolerance. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences […]
Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area Singers, Bands, and Dancers HeadlineEntertainment at This Year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival entertainment for the day is now set, with a variety of performers for the May 7 event. The day’s entertainment begins at 9 a.m. with a Prayer of Dedication from Johnston-Harmony United Methodist Church Rev. Amanda Richardson, followed by the Presentation of the Colors by Boy Scout Troop […]
Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area Chamber Sponsors Night of Games Lead-in event to the Johnston Festival; Friday Night Street Dance is Back! Citizens can participate in two events that lead into the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: A Night of Games sponsored by the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerceand a revival of the Friday Night street dance. The Night of Games will be held on Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m., American Legion […]
Anglers show off their fish after the weigh-in at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Bass Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by the Johnston, S.C., Development Corporation Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area For Immediate Release Contact: Dean Campbell, Festival Publicity Chairman, (803) 275-3635 Fishing Tournament and Cruise In Are A Part of the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival The Bass Fishing Tournament and Cruise In are now accepting people interested […]
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 […]
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 […]