EASLEY, S.C. – The Honorable Butler Carson Derrick, Jr., of Easley, South Carolina, died peacefully on May 5, 2014, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. His death came following months of illness. A man whose courage, principles and integrity led him to make a difference in the lives of so many, he […]
EASLEY, S.C. – The Honorable Butler Carson Derrick, Jr., of Easley, South Carolina, died peacefully on May 5, 2014, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. His death came following months of illness. A man whose courage, principles and integrity led him to make a difference in the lives of so many, he […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Memorial services for Mr. Walter Pixley were held Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 3p.m. at Bland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney, Pastor. He is survived by; his father, Walter Pixley, his mother, Fairey Bell Pixley, North Augusta, SC; a brother, Ronald Pixley, Johnston, SC; caring aunts, Cheryl (David) […]
Michelle Clark of Johnston is the “Doggone Potter,” (her words as well as ours) because at some point her passion for caring for dogs and her passion for producing pottery merge, and they do so with all the bowls she makes for dog feeding. Michelle owns “Clarks Cuts and Kennels” in Johnston, a thriving business […]
– By Jack Reece – One of several of the busiest men in Johnston, South Carolina took out a few minutes last week to try to educate me in the fundamentals of maintaining a first class agriculture business for more than 80 years over three generations. Sonny Yonce’s grandfather was mainly growing asparagus in the […]
Over 60 survivors of cancer registered for the Relay For Life fundraising event of Saturday, April 26, with 500-700 attending, a large number and such a beautiful day. There were 18 teams participating, according to one of the chiefs of this event, Lynn Rearden, Ms. Rearden and her co-hort in leading this 11th year of […]
Twenty-two strollers entered the “race” for the cure for cancer by strolling down Calhoun Street in Johnston this morning (Saturday) before the big parade at the 31st Annual Peach Blossom Festival in Johnston. The amount of money they raised for the cancer cure is $260.00. Thanks to these 22 people who had the energy and […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Out Family enjoys the Advertiser very much. We always enjoy the articles, especially Tiffanni Ireland’s articles on government (state and local). We are very fortunate to have someone with her expertise informing us of what’s happening. Also, Rebecca Turner’s recipes. The older days history of the county is very […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Mrs. Retha Bell Morton, of Murrah Road, entered into rest April 28, 2014. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur L. Kemp officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Morton, a native of Edgefield County, […]