Vincent Thomas, a choreographer/dancer living in Baltimore, Md., was approached by a professor at the University of Delaware recently who asked him if he would be interested in doing a solo dance about Dave the Potter. Imagine, knowing yourself to be from Edgefield and hearing a “foreigner” ask you such a question, to do a […]
Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market: On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept. 9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Homecoming/Revival: Republican Grove Baptist Church will have Homecoming […]
Mrs. Ruby Mae Cook Berry celebrated her 100th birthday August 10, 2013. Pictured with Mrs. Berry are her children (left to right) Robert, Mary, Jean and Olin. The photo was made during a party for her at her residence in the Saluda Nursing Center. She said to her son, the Weather Man for the Advertiser, […]
– A Very Important Invitation From The American Legion Auxiliary – Are you a wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter or a great-granddaughter of a Legionnaire or a deceased veteran? If so, then you are “WANTED.” On behalf of the Hezzie Griffis Post #30 of the American Legion Auxiliary, we are inviting you to join the largest […]
Recently, the arch over the gate at Mount of Olives Cemetery in Johnston collapsed in a high wind. The arch, made of cast iron, is dated 1876, when the cemetery was founded. It was broken into four pieces. The arch and supporting columns are now under lock and key. Funds are needed to repair the […]
Opening night for Hallelujah Girls is Friday, August 16. We gave you the story last week; here is some of the action on stage at the William Miller Bouknight Theatre. Talent from Edgefield and the surround will make your sides ache with laughter. Directed by Jonathan Thomas of Edgefield. The Staging is quite interesting. For tickets call […]
The Trenton Community Development Association wants to thank the corporate and business sponsors for their very generous support. Thank you to the many vendors and visitors who came to Trenton that day. Thank you, also, to our volunteers who always give so much of their time and energy. Our Association is already planning and looking […]
COLUMBIA, SC – August 7, 2013 – McNair attorney Ned Nicholson has been chosen to serve as Chair-Elect for the South Carolina State Museum Foundation Board. Nicholson will serve a two-year term which began in July. “The South Carolina State Museum has long embodied our state’s commitment to education and its devotion to enriching the lives […]
The ongoing struggle with property maintenance within the city limits of Johnston received another very high billing on the Town Council agenda last Monday night. Ms. Brinalynn Burt, owner of property on Bland Street, described the lot across the street from her house as Jurassic Park. The concerned citizen spoke of all types of forest […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The old hotel building that has stood vacant and deteriorating for some many years on Edgefield’s Town Square may have a new life if the Edgefield Civic League gets their way. The organization, a non-profit group first established in 1928 and reorganized at the beginning of this year, has applied […]