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 […]
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 Dollar General in Johnston was robbed by two men Friday night, Jan. 18, at approximately 9:30. Investigator Lamaz Robinson of the Johnston Police Department told The Advertiser in an interview that two men entered the store near closing and overpowered a clerk on the register. The two men then took the cash from the […]
Mayor Andy Livingston introduced the Peach Exchange Committee: The members are Mrs. Artie Emanuel, Mrs. Darlene Smith, Mr. John Edwards, Mrs. Kaye Campbell, Mrs. Annette Holloway, Mr. Willie Campbell and Committee Chairperson Donna Livingston. The Mayor emphasized the importance of the decisions that this organization will be making as they select the next Johnston Citizen […]
Charles Moss Duke Jr. attended elementary school in Johnston, S.C., where he lived with his mother, Willie Waters Duke, while his father, Charles Duke Sr., was in World War II. He had a twin brother, Billy, named for his mother, who became a doctor and remained in Lancaster where the family lived after they were […]
The town of Johnston saw “bumper to bumper” traffic at what Donna Livingston of the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce called the “last hoorah” of the year for the town’s farmers’ market, Thurs., Nov. 29. Special events to help mark the day included the raffle of a basket consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables as […]
At 6:00 p.m., Monday evening, Johnston began the traditional tree-lighting program that sparkled with the excitement of young voices and the sentiment of Christmas long ago. Among the special parts to the program were: carols sung by a quartet from the Johnston Baptist Church; the presentation and performance of the Johnston Elementary chorus; a visit […]
Tidwell Jewelers, Johnston, has a new front which has, also, given the Tidwells more space for their beautiful store. Their original store, to the right in the photo and the part that holds the entrance, was built c. 1910 for the Bank of Western Carolina. The style of architecture was used for their banks across […]
The Johnston Development Corporation will once again sponsor the annual Tree Lighting celebration which officially starts the holiday season in the Peach Capital of the World. This event will be on Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m., in the municipal parking lot/warehouse. As has always been the tradition, the lights will be brought to life […]
The Passing of a Gentleman and a Doctor – Dr. W. G. “Curly” Watson was a noble man – principled, self-sacrificing and honorable — whose life has touched many more persons than one could count or find record of. To name a few in his life, he delivered as an ob-gyn some 5000 babies. His […]