Norman Rockwell’s Painting “Sharp Harmony” took on a new image a few days ago at Peachtree Styles, 311 Calhoun St., Johnston, S. C. Tim Kerby and his daughter English, who care for the beauty and hair styles of both men and women, were helpful in letting The Classics, a barbershop quartet, recreate the Norman Rockwell […]
By Advertiser Staff – A deputy with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office found a naked, white male wandering on Martintown Rd. in the evening hours of Wed., Feb. 6. According to a report filed by the ECSO, the 31 year old North Augusta man had initially been spotted at a residence on Martintown Rd. where […]
Edgefield’s Wine and Chocolate Stroll will continue thru Friday, February 8th until 3pm. Due to the rainy night, we’ve decided to extend the event to accommodate our customers that stayed away due to the rainy weather. Come out and enjoy decadent chocolates, sip some fabulous wines, and stroll through the charming shops of downtown historic Edgefield. […]
Up-date Given on Animal Shelter Project – The Edgefield County Council introduced a new way to conduct their meetings at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 5. Described by Chairman Dean Campbell as a “good way to expedite business,” Council employed the use of a consent agenda. Basically a smaller agenda within the bigger […]
Past Honorees Remembered – By Tiffani Ireland – The Town of Johnston is currently seeking applications for another addition to the Cotton Exchange Mural. To be considered, honorees must be deceased, must have resided in the town of Johnston for 10 years or more, and/or must have been a business owner in Edgefield County with service […]
The “Clay Stash” has been discovered. Ann Byrd, a potter herself, was eager to find that clay disc and had searched every venue possible – the Discovery Center, the square (“I pulled back grass all over the place, I even looked behind markers.”), and last, but not least, the Tompkins Library/Visitors Center where she found […]
“I Know exactly where it’s hidden” I heard many people say. Who thought I’d make it easy To give those pots away. Oh it’s still out there As we continue with week two. And so along with last week’s rhyme I’ll add another clue. There are many ways to tell a story Besides […]
By Advertiser Staff – Essie Mae Washington-Williams has died at the age of 87. This was reported in the press on Tuesday, that she was living in Irmo at the time of her death and that her passing was early this week. Mrs. Washington is the late Senator Strom Thurmond’s child who was not acknowledged […]
Only One Seeking to be Mayor – By Tiffani Ireland – Keith Sexton and Shannon Phillpot will face no opposition in their bids to seek re-election to their seats on the Trenton Town Council. Additionally, the position of Mayor of Trenton saw one applicant, current Council member, Billy Padgett, apply to fill this seat. This position […]
Minister and researcher, Rev. Elvin B. Thompson of Augusta, delivered to a small but very interested audience a study of education in the black community after the Civil War. This was the first in a series of four lectures on Black History held at the Macedonia community building every Saturday morning through February, in Edgefield. […]