Update to Johnston H&R Block Identity Fraud

Update to Johnston H&R Block Identity Fraud

As previously reported by The Advertiser in Feb. of 2012, an employee with the Johnston branch of H&R Block was charged with stealing personal information from clients and using that information to obtain loans.  According to recent reports filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the employee, 36 year old Chandra Roberson of Jackson, SC, […]

Trenton Council to Seek Bids for New Fire Truck

Trenton Council to Seek Bids for New Fire Truck

 – by Tiffani Ireland – Trenton Town Administrator AL Harvey informed Council that he is proceeding with seeking bids for the purchase of a new fire truck for the town at Council’s regularly scheduled meeting, Wed., May 8.  Mr. Harvey advised Council that he hopes to have the bids specifications sent out by the early […]

Update On Attack of Wesley Spires

– Edgefield County Man Assaulted at Riverwalk in Augusta, Ga. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a suspect in the attack of Edgefield County resident Wesley Spires and his friend, Ashley Solesbee, has been identified.  According to Lt. Calvin Chew with the RCSO, who spoke with The Advertiser on Friday, May 10, […]

Hospital Hosts Largest Employee Group Ever

Hospital Hosts Largest Employee Group Ever

Tuesday evening the Edgefield County Hospital hosted an appreciation dinner at Pine Ridge Club and they had the largest turnout ever for this yearly spring event.  The enthusiasm among employees and board came through in the acceptance of gifts and the pledge of board and administrative personnel that the hospital would continue its service to […]

Second Saturday History Event in Edgefield – Today

Second Saturday History Event in Edgefield – Today

This Saturday, May 11, the Second Saturday History Series continues. This month there will be a special Confederate tour in Willowbrook Cemetery. It will include George Blocker Lake, who was buried alive at the Battle of the Crater and Jonathan Hanby Carter, who was the Captain of the ironclad, CSS Missouri, the last Confederate ship […]

Johnston Mural Unveiling

Johnston Mural Unveiling

On Sunday, May 5th, over 100 people gathered in the warehouse of the Edwards Building in downtown Johnston to celebrate the lives of three of the Town’s pioneering developers. Van Edwards, Jr., Frank Burt and John S. Edwards, Sr. were selected by a committee of the Town Council to have their images added to the […]

Peach Blossom Stroll

Peach Blossom Stroll

Saturday Morning, May 4th, The Peach Blossom Stroll participants walked a 1.6 mile track to benefit Relay For Life-Edgefield County. Seventeen participants braved the cold winds and enjoyed a morning stroll thru Johnston – starting at the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce office, turning around at Beasons Cleaners and returning to the Chamber office.  A […]

“ON” Courts vs. “IN” Courts Expands Its Territory

“ON” Courts vs. “IN” Courts Expands Its Territory

Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center ‘s “On” the Courts vs. “In” the Courts Basketball League expands into other counties. “What began as a seasonal event to keep youth and young adults on the courts playing basketball as opposed to standing before the judge in the judiciary courts has now become a movement, says, CEO Marcella […]