Be sure to pick up your copy of the Peach Blossom Festival Edition: 18 pages of News in the County and on the Ridge – Available Wednesday morning in boxes and stands at local convenience stores.

The First Section

• Up-to-date news of political and community happenings: Relay for Life Raised over $50,000 in spite of rain and a new leader at the waterworks, on page 1; page two brings favorite writers, including Buck and Piper; page three shows a new face on the story from England; Fox Creek and turkey bounty join in with baseball and softball on the Sports page; School News abounds on page 5; Page 6, Colorful “Who Dropped by,” including a hermit crab.

Section Two

• The story of Jean Bell of Ward and MAD MEN is unforgettable, on page two, along with a strawberry recipe; pages 3-4 will open doors to homes in the community through Community Correspondents; page 4 is THE HONOR ROLL of students in the Edgefield County School District; page 5 is a view of what may be sold on the Courthouse steps; and page six introduces artist Renata, from Brazil but now Edgefield.

The Peach Section

• A six-page spread that includes a “crash course” in Johnston History, with photos; A look at the Johnston Mural — before, now and the additions to be unveiled Sunday; The schedule for the 30^th Annual Peach Blossom Festival of Johnston, and greetings from multiple businesses saluting the big day, Saturday.  And check that back page.  You’ll swell with pride that you know Johnston!

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