WINNSBORO – The New Local band entertained during the first of a series of four Summer Nights concerts planned for this summer in downtown Winnsboro. With a good crowd, good music and a car show, the crowd didn’t mind braving a slight chill in the air. The next concert, set for Sat., June 24 will […]
Local panelists talk about stopping violence
May 25, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Stop the Violence meeting at Bethlehem Baptist church in Ridgeway last week brought six local law enforcement and education leaders together to discuss ways the community can work together to eliminate violence – primarily youth violence – in the community. Harrison facilitated the discussion. The panelists discussed ways to communicate to the […]
Willow Lake celebrates anniversary
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Willow Lake Church in Blythewood will celebrate two anniversaries at a special service on Sunday, June 4 – the church’s 25th anniversary and Pastor Jeff Benson’s 20th anniversary at the church. The community is invited to the anniversary festivities that will include a luncheon. Pastor Benson, a native of north-western Pennsylvania, came to […]
Doko playground gets upfit
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New turf, new shade, great fun …the children’s playground at Doko Park is almost ready for play. Town Administrator Carroll Williamson said if all goes well the playground should be open this weekend. The Town recently erected large shades as well as installed artificial turf. The park is also completely fenced for security.
May 25, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Majestic Academy held its second annual May Day festival on May 6, complete with inflatables, student performances, food and more. Pictured above are May Day pageant winners Princess Caeli McDufffie (2) and Prince Easton Hollingsworth (2). Landyn Brown (6 mo.), not pictured, was also crowned a winner. The Royal Court winners are Jayda […]
Nord donates property to BHS&M
May 18, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Cindy Nord has made a second donation of property to the Blythewood Historical Society. After donating what is now known as the Langford-Nord home to the Historical Society on May 17, 2011, it was announced last week that Nord has now purchased and donated a 1.81 acre property to the Society on […]
May 22 is ticket deadline for Farm to Table dinner
May 18, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The last day to purchase tickets for the county’s dinner of the year – the annual Farm to Table Dinner – is Monday, May 22. The sit-down dinner, sponsored by the members of the Fairfield Farmers & Artisans Market, is set for June 13 and will be held this year at the […]
Winnsboro Concert set for May 26
May 18, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Summer Nights will kick off in downtown Winnsboro on Friday, May 26. This free concert series of music and street dancing will feature live music by New Local, and is sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina, the Town of Winnsboro and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. The event will include […]
“Crimes of the Heart” returns this weekend
May 18, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – “Crimes of the Heart” continues this weekend at Pine Tree Playhouse. The first weekend of Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley was a hit. The play returns this Friday and Saturday with a matinee on Sunday, so don’t miss this quirky comedy about the frayed relationships of a family and how they […]
VillageOpen
May 18, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – VillageChurch held their 13th annual VillageOpen on Monday at Columbia Country Club. All of the funds raised from the VillageOpen are used to offset the costs and offer scholarships so students can attend trips that will help them grow spiritually and bring the gospel to people all over the world.
