WINNSBORO – Bishop Jeffery Williams of Jesus Christ’s Church in Winnsboro presented a $5,000 check to Dr. Luella Redfern of City Lights on Monday. The donation was made on behalf of the Visions Outreach Missions, a non-profit arm of the church, toward the construction of a multipurpose building in Burgandi Totoro, Uganda. “City Lights, out […]
There’s Nothing Ho (Ho) Hum about PTP’s Christmas Special
December 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – You’ve seen it before. A Christmas variety show at the Pine Tree Playhouse in Winnsboro. But this performance of the variety show, named “Santa’s Telethon”, which one reviewer called a mix between a Jerry Lewis Telethon and an Andy Williams Christmas Special, is neither of those things, but something wonderful all the same. […]
Pugh awards $20K to BHS&M
December 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – When a much needed Richland County H-Tax (Hospitality-Tax) grant did not come through for the Blythewood Historical Society and Museum (BHS&M) this year, one of Blythewood’s three representatives on Richland County Council, Derrek Pugh, stepped in with the needed funds. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Pugh presented a $20,000 check to the Society. As […]
Open for boating
December 7, 2023 By
Dominion Energy has announced that after a few years of repairs and upgrades, the Hwy 34 Boat Ramp/Recreation Area, on the Fairfield side of the Broad River, is now open to the public. There is no address for this site yet, but it is located on Catkin Ln. off of Strother Road, in Fairfield County.
BHS students seek funds for 15 doghouses
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – When Blythewood High School sophomore Sarah Turner, 15, and senior Norah Velpula, 17, signed up to participate in their school’s Holiday Wishes program they were looking forward to making the holidays brighter for someone in need. That ‘someone’ turned out to be about 15 dogs. Winter wishes is an annual school-wide community service […]
Merry and Bright
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The rain that fell during Winnsboro’s Christmas parade on Sunday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated or those who attended. Approximately 80 entries passed by the Town Clock as they were announced and cheered on by the crowd. Above, Element Electronics, whose float featured a TV playing ‘Home Alone’, was named […]
Bridge at Lake Wateree renamed for Jerry Nealy
November 30, 2023 By
LAKE WATEREE – Jerry and Dewana Nealy grew up visiting Lake Wateree. When they were married, they dreamed about living there. They realized that dream in 2002 when they moved to the lake. But they didn’t just live at the lake, they became an integral part of the lake community. From the beginning, Jerry Nealy […]
It’s Christmas in Blythewood
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A little rain didn’t stop the annual Blythewood Tree Lighting that is usually held on the lawn in front of town hall. And an eleventh-hour change of venue – to Doko Manor – didn’t diminish the crowd. About 250 people gathered in the Manor ballroom leading up to 5 p.m., as Freeway Music […]
Ducks Unlimited
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Ducks Unlimited annual fall dinner and raffle was held at Doko Manor on Nov. 16. Guests enjoyed dinner, an open bar and live auction. The evening was spent in hours long bidding and winning guns, decoys, game prints and other items. The raffles and auction raise money for wetlands and waterfowl conservation.
Blackstock Mini Park
November 30, 2023 By
Fairfield County cut the ribbon for the new Blackstock Mini Park on Nov. 16. The park, which includes picnic tables, a swing set, a jungle gym and a .16 mile walking trail, is located at 1776 Overlook Rd., in Blackstock.
