BLYTHEWOOD – In the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina, many individuals and organizations in South Carolina are coming to their sister state’s aid in different ways. In Fairfield County and Blythewood, several groups of Good Samaritans have focused on providing feed and hay for farm animals in North […]
Hoof & Paw donates $7,250 for free spay/neuter surgeries
October 24, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Kathy Faulk, president of HoofandPaw SC, presented a check for $7,250 to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter Director Joann Shaw last week during the Fairfield County Council meeting. It is a semi-annual donation HoofandPaw SC makes to the shelter for spay/neuter surgeries. “Because of the public’s generosity to donate to this cause, we […]
Historical Society and Museum to host Veterans Day event Nov. 9
October 24, 2024 By
Blythewood – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its ninth annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, 100 McNulty Street on Saturday, Nov. 9. The exhibits will be on display from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is from 1 to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC […]
Faithfighers Glow
October 24, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Eliza Boulware led the Faithfighters on their annual Glow Walk through the streets of Ridgeway last weekend. Fairfield Co. Sheriff Will Montgomery and other volunteers and cancer survivors enjoyed a fun evening of music, dancing, prizes, encouragement, and the Glow Walk in honor of cancer survivors in the community.
Trinity UMC Hill Climbers organizing disaster relief fundraiser
October 24, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Trinity United Methodist Church Hill Climbers’ monthly luncheon in November will be more than an entertainment event. It will be a joint effort between the Hill Climbers and the United Methodist Committee on Relief to gather specific supplies for North and South Carolina hurricane relief. “Our November luncheon will be a hurricane […]
Ridgeway opens Isaac Thomas historical museum
October 17, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway will hold a grand opening for the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum on Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The museum, according to Ridgeway Town Historian Jongy Ward, tells the story of Ridgeway’s community, commerce and culture. As that story goes… the museum building, originally located at […]
Blythewood Christmas parade set for Dec. 8
October 17, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has announced that the Town will organize the Christmas Parade. The parade will be held rain or shine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, In case of severe weather, the parade will be postponed to 2 p.m. on the following Sunday, Dec. 15. Float entries and sponsorship applications […]
Serve & Connect’s golf tourney set for Nov. 4 at Cobblestone
October 17, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Serve & Connect, a community-focused nonprofit that works to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community, will host its second annual golf tournament on Monday, Nov. 4 at Cobblestone Park in Blythewood. Serve & Connect invites community members and businesses to participate in the tournament as it aims to create an […]
Blythewood Park hosts Senior sessions
October 17, 2024 By
Richland County Recreation Department held an interest meeting at Blythewood Park for senior programming on Sept. 26. The group will meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.
Helene meant ‘All Hands on Deck’ for Fairfield Electric Coop employees
October 10, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – When Helene struck South Carolina on Sept. 27, it hit every Electric Cooperative in the state. That was a double blow to the cooperatives, according to Fairfield Electric’s Doug Payne, Vice President of Member Services. “Normally, when disaster strikes one or several cooperatives, the other cooperatives can free up crews to send to […]
