By Contributed

Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 4:57am |

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Food Bank workers pictured are: (front row, from left) Gertrude Mosley, Rev. Oscar Brown, Douglas Mack, Betty Simpkins, Robert Simpkins and Ruth Mack, Food Bank coordinator; (back row, from left) Norris Duncan, Nathan Baldwin, Pearline Baldwin, John Collins, Leo Strom and Lovett Bean (partially hidden).

The Rev. Oscar Brown and the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Food Ministry would like to thank every heart that made feeding 104 families possible, especially the blessed and kind acts of Mr. Larry Bowe, director of Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council and staff; Mr. Robert Brazell, store manager, and staff; the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc. and Ms. Tammy Condrey, Mr. Burt Carey, Mr. Brent Lawrence and Mr. Joel Petersen for helping initially, in understanding and supporting the task; and Mr. Stephen Hampton, principal at JET Middle School and the Student Government Association.

By JDC Release

Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 5:10am |

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The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for over 20 years, has donated to the Town a Christmas Tree made of lights.

The Tree was unveiled at the November 28 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Johnston. The Development Corporation hired the students in the Welding Class at Strom Thurmond High School to build the tree out of metal, under the supervision of teacher Bill Cheatham. After the tree was built, the lights were added by volunteers that included the Americorps student volunteers.

The funds to buy the custom-made tree came from proceeds from the Peach Blossom Festival, which is sponsored by the Development Corporation.

By Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce

Published on Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 4:43am |

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JOHNSTON FARMER’S & ARTIST’S MARKET

Calhoun Street in front of Library/Warehouse

Inside of Warehouse in case of inclement weather

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th

4 – 6 P. M.

Fresh locally grown vegetables include:

Mustard Greens

Turnips with greens

Collard Greens

Sweet Potatoes

Oranges

Apples

Tomatoes

 

Homemade:

Cookies

Fudge

Cupcakes

SOURDOUGH Bread

SOUPS

By MELODY W. BOYLSTON/Trenton Correspondent

Published on Monday, October 3, 2011 - 3:46am |

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TRENTON – Fall is my favorite time of year with the leaves changing colors and the evening temps cooling to sweater weather.

There seems to be an excitement in the air as we approach the holidays with all their decorations. Speaking of decorations, remember the Layman Nurseries plant sale starts this Thursday at 8am. They have a large selection of Mums and other plants perfect for decorating for fall. I’ll see you there.

The 3rd Annual Ironman Triathlon was held in Augusta on Sunday with over 3000 entrants from all over the world. The race began with the athletes swimming 1.2 miles in the Savannah River, then biking 56 miles from Augusta to South Carolina and back; and running 13.1 miles to cross the finish line at the Augusta Commons downtown.

By Staff

Published on Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 2:57am |

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YOUR LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET REPORT:

There are thousands of communities across the country that farmers markets are much more than simply a place to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables.  A farmers market is a friendly and a fun thing to do!   Our Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market is attended by a lot of local and out of town folks who find it fun to just “be there” every Thursday. 

One of those local folks last week said “I just thought this market was here to buy but it is so much fun that I look forward to being here every Thursday”.   Come, enjoy and support our local farmers each Thursday in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street from 4 – 6 p.m.

By JAIME POHLMAN/McCormick County Extension

Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 3:15am |

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4-H’ers participating in the pullet chain project have been working hard and caring for their birds since they were a day old. Now the time has come for them to show off all of their hard work by participating in the poultry show. 

During the show, participants will take part in a showmanship judging class with one of the birds that they have been working with. They will also have their pen of 5 birds judged on their overall laying quality. The pen of five birds will then be auctioned off with the money generated going to the 4-H’er for all of their hard work.

If you are in the market to purchase some laying hens then we have just the place for you! Please come out and support the Edgefield and McCormick 4-H’ers in this year’s Poultry Show and Auction being held September 24th at the Edgefield Town Gym, 380 Church Street, Edgefield, SC 29824.

By MIKE ROSIER/Publisher

Published on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 2:38am |

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Members of the parking committee established by Edgefield Town Council held their second meeting Tuesday morning in which several suggestions were brought forward by Chief of Police Ronnie Carter and a group of properties (among others) identified as having potential use for alleviating the town’s parking concerns.

Chief Carter identified a property located on Norris Street as having potential, but stated that the property was under probate court proceedings at the moment. Still, Chief Carter said that the town could move forward by opening a dialogue with the prospective owner as to his/her feelings on possibly leasing or selling the property to the town.

He also mentioned a small area across from the Old Edgefield Grille which currently has a shed on it which could be torn down. Chief Carter then spoke about the use of signs which would direct visitors to specified areas of public parking, but added that before any permanent signs were placed that formal permission would need to be sought from any and all property owners, which included at least two local churches.

By NWTF Release

Published on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 2:51am |

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The NWTF is offering a free hunters’ education class at the Wild Turkey Center in Edgefield Sept. 20 through Sept. 22. It will be held from 5 − 8 p.m., each night.

South Carolina residents born after June 30, 1979, must successfully complete a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) approved hunter education course to buy a hunting license.

“With deer season just around the corner, the NWTF chose to provide the free hunters’ education course as another way to thank the community and our members for their support. We encourage everyone to sign up for the class and make plans to go afield this fall,” said Tom Hughes, NWTF assistant vice president of education and outreach programs.

By Bob Herndon/Food Columnist

Published on Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 2:08am |

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CRESCENT ROLL CHICKEN
 
4 oz cream cheese          
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tb milk                          
2 (8-oz) cans crescent rolls
2 cups cooked chicken  
1/4 cup + 2 Tb melted butter
1/2 tsp salt                       
1 1/2 cups crushed croutons

By MIKE ROSIER/Publisher

Published on Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 2:40am |

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TRENTON – Just off of Highway 25 in Trenton near Sara’s Roadside Stand sits a new specialty shop filled with unique and affordable treasures.

And it’s no accident, either, that Kae’Dyn’s Treasure came to be here. Rather, it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream for shop owner Tabitha Dugar.

“I was inspired to do this because for a very long time I’ve loved jewelry and hand bags in all kinds of colors and for a long time when I was younger I wanted to start my own business,” Dugar said recently. “Things didn’t really work out in New York, where I’m originally from, so I stopped and said I would have to try again another time.”

After a move down South in 2005, Dugar, who had family here in Edgefield County, was looking for the right location. She found exactly what she wanted just outside of town.