Johnston News

Armand Jordan, 77, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. Graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery in Johnston with Rev.

Towns across the country are reaching into back-up budgets to try to make ends meet during these hard times.

Despite a rare hail storm that hit early this year in South Carolina, all signs point toward a very strong peach crop this summer in the Southeast.

Friday, June 5, 2009 9:37 a.m. Local graduations continue today in South Carolina communties: * Aiken High School 2 p.m. -- Convocation Center * South Aiken High School 5 p.m. -- Convocation Center * North Augusta High School 8 p.m. -- Convocation Center * Strom Thurmond High School 7 p.m. -- At the school, 1131 Columbia Rd.

Services for James Luther Lott, Sr., 76, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Mt.

One of South Carolina's leading crops, decimated by late cold snaps in recent years, is looking peachy keen this season.

Local artists are set to be showcased this month during a juried show. The Aiken Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. for four new shows on exhibit this month.

Published: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. Margaret King Capell of Johnston, SC is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Catherine Mae Capell to Thomas Andrew Troup son of Mr.

When Audrey Hendley graduated from Wardlaw Academy near Johnston four years ago, the accomplished student could have had her pick of colleges.

According to our news partner, EdgefieldDaily.com , a 37-year-old Johnston man has been arrested and charged with an alleged molestation involving a young girl between the ages of 13 and 14 years, on Saturday.

Growing up in Johnston, South Carolina, Georgia Military Academy safety Jakar Hamilton was always a big Gamecock fan but now as he looks at where he will play his D-1 college football, Hamilton is keeping his options open.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:02 a.m. South Carolina state offices and Johnston, S.C., town offices will be closed Monday, May 11, in observation of Confederate Memorial Day.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the Johnson Peach Blossom Festival might be the event for you.

People living near this stretch of Holmes Pond Road have been dealing with flooding and sinking near their homes for more than a month now.

WJBF News Channel 6 has received reports of large trees being downed in Edgefield County.

According to WJBF News Channel 6's news partner, EdgefieldDaily.com , an Aiken man is wanted for a shooting in Johnston, SC.

Miss Edythe Sanders, 90, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of the Heritage at Lowman, White Rock.

Mrs. Margaret S. Herlong entered into rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the Edgefield County Hospital.

A road in Edgefield County is partially closed as the earth literally keeps sinking in near a pond.

Johnston, SC - This is the sound of water running against the clock. Crews are setting up a second pump Curtis Holmes, Johnston, SC: "We're just putting some extra pipe down, trying to get more water away from ...