Armed Robbery at Johnston Barber Shop – One in Custody An armed robbery occurred Dec. 5, at Robinson’s Barber Shop in Johnston. According to Johnston Police Chief Lamaz Robinson, two males caught the 81 years old owner of the establishment as he was leaving the establishment after work. There was a tussle between the suspects and the […]
MFD Honors Firemen: Pictured are Cody Rauton, Rookie of the Year; Austin “Sid” Bridges, Firefighter of the Year; Chief Joey Smith, Herbert Bunch Award Recipient and Officer of the Year; and Gabriel Grucela, Cadet of the Year. Merriwether Fire Department hosted their annual Christmas Banquet, December 10, 2019, at Sweetwater Baptist Church. The fireman and their […]
The Angel Tree at the Edgefield County Library awaits your selection of book(s) to donate. If you need a gift idea for someone on your Christmas list, the angel tree at the Edgefield Public Library might solve the problem. For $20 you can select a children’s or young adult book title from the angel tree in […]
Chasity Butler completes an assignment while Lily Latham reads a novel. The rumors are indeed true. Students at Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School are now allowed to ride bicycles in the school’s library. After reading articles about other libraries doing it and seeing them at a workshop at another school, Sarah O’Connell, J-E-T’s media specialist, decided to […]
Aiken Electric Cooperative WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification),along with Aiken Electric employees and their families, visited The RidgeRehabilitation and Healthcare Center December 5 to distribute blankets andsing Christmas carols to residents. The group will make another stop inAiken and Swansea to continue to spread Christmas cheer. This is one ofthe many ways WIRE and […]
Churches and community agencies supported the annual Johnston Tree Lighting which took place Sunday afternoon, December 1, mid-afternoon until dusk. As the sun went down the lights on the tree turned on, with the help of Mayor Terrence Culbreath and to the delight of all gathered in the mid-town parking lot. Music and food were a […]
Trenton Fore Chief Joe Holmes is pictured with Zach Rearden, recipient of the Jimmy Smith Memorial Fireman of the Year Award, and Joyce Smith, widow of Jimmy Smith. Trenton Fire Department hosted their annual Christmas Dinner, Monday, Dec. 2. The firemen and their invited guests enjoyed a buffet meal at Old McDonald Fish Camp. This year’s event […]
W. Thurmond Burnett An Edgefield native who has served the public since he was 11 years old will be leading the 2019 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thurmond’s first job was at Mitchell’s Drug Store in 1949 and from there his career and passion to work with people continued to […]
For Immediate Release Contact:Cpl. RB Harter 803-637-5337 On 11-21-19 there was an attempted home invasion on Cold Springs Rd. in Edgefield County. Photos of the suspects were recovered from a trail camera and are attached to this release. We are asking if anyone that lives in the area of Cold Springs Rd., Red Hill Rd. […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted home invasion Thursday night, Nov. 21, on Cold Springs Road on the Westside of Edgefield County. The Advertiser was able to speak with the homeowners whose home was the target of this invasion and learned that 6 suspects were involved, all of whom were armed. Additionally, the suspects […]