WINNSBORO – Rev. Jerry Blevins from Muncie, Indiana called the Fairfield County Museum several weeks ago, seeking information on the final resting place of Master Sgt. Archie Carnell who Blevins had served with in Vietnam in the 1960’s. “I made a few phone calls,” said Museum Director Pelham Lyles, “and was able to put Sgt […]
All Aboard the Santa Train!
November 21, 2023 By
Interactive Museum Brings Tourists FAIRFIELD COUNTY – They call it a museum, but this is the kind of “museum” that moves. Up and down the tracks. Actually, the South Carolina Railroad Museum has a bunch of trains. The museum, located on Highway 34 just outside the Town of Winnsboro, has several locomotives, train cars, and […]
Blythewood gets ready for the holidays
November 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The bright red truck hauling a Christmas tree has arrived at Town Hall and is heralding the holidays. The annual Blythewood tree lighting is set for Sunday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. It’s the beginning of the holidays in the town and a time to visit with neighbors and old friends who have […]
Alvin King named inaugural SC Veteran of the Year
November 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Sergeant Alvin King, of Blythewood, has been named the inaugural South Carolina Veteran of the Year for 2022-2023 by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA). 1SG King, a 20-year veteran of the United States Army, was selected by an Internal Selection Committee from among a total of four candidates who were […]
Adopt a senior citizen ‘angel’, provide gifts and needed items
November 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council on Aging’s (FCCOA) Angel Tree is up and ready the angels in the community to begin their adoption work. According to the FCCOA Director, Angie Connor, the annual Angel Tree a program allows members of the community to adopt senior clients and provide holiday gifts for them. This is the […]
With the holidays looming, CAB needs community donations
November 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Christian Assistance Bridge offers different kinds of emergency help year ‘round to families who are having a hard time. That help can take the form of assistance with emergency car repairs so the client can get to work; help in resolving an issue with a landlord, fixing a leak that’s driving the […]
Tis The Season to Shop Small
November 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market will hold its first of four Holiday Markets this Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Market Building, 117 E. Washington St. behind the Town Clock in Winnsboro.
Register for Winnsboro’s Nov. 26 parade
November 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Santa will arrive in Fairfield County in fine style on Sunday Nov. 26, landing his sleigh squarely on the back of the Town of Winnsboro’s vintage fire truck at the town’s annual Christmas Parade. The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to register for the Sunday evening parade, themed ‘Merry & […]
Fairfield County celebrates Veterans Day
November 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Veterans Affairs partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a Veterans Day Luncheon on Nov. 8 at the Boykin Recreation Center. A highlight of the event was recognizing Fairfield County’s oldest living veteran, John Robinson, who is 100 years old. Each veteran was given a gift bag that included blankets […]
Honoring Those Who Serve
November 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Fire service held its annual Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Boykin Recreation Center in Winnsboro. Fire Chief Jamie Webb, left, honored a Volunteer of the Year from each station. Station 1: David Hollis; Station 2: Chris Griffith; Station 3: Mike Good; Station 5: Ruby Bell, Station […]
