WINNSBORO – Fairfield County’s Souper Bowl of Caring 2025 campaign benefiting the Fairfield Community Food Bank kicked off last week and will culminate with the Super Bowl on Feb. 9. Fairfield County has enthusiastically participated over the past several years, with student teams, community groups, congregations, and individuals taking to the field to support the […]
Fairfield County Sheriff warns of rise in scams
January 23, 2025 By
Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery recently sent out an alert regarding a concerning rise in scams targeting the community: These scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, claiming you have legal trouble like a warrant or missed jury duty. They then demand payment through gift cards or cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) to “resolve the issue.” This is […]
FCCOA desperate for funds to feed vulnerable seniors
January 16, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Last spring, the FCCOA (Fairfield County Council on Aging) requested a FY2024-25 budget allocation from the county of $226,000 to cover operating costs for the agency through June 2025, with $84,000 of that amount designated to provide weekend meals for seniors. But the county only budgeted a total of $84,572 for the […]
Fairfield NAACP hosts 3rd MLK Jr. celebration
January 16, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Branch of the NAACP will host its third annual Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m., at Blackjack Baptist Church in Winnsboro. This year’s program, inspired by Dr. King’s life and legacy, provides opportunities for learning, for re- flection, and for hope, according to Jennifer […]
Blythewood artist’s creativity blossomed with retirement
January 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As far back as he can remember, Blythewood’s Bill Giarratana, 71, says he’s been drawing. But it wasn’t until he retired nine years ago that he became a serious artist. Today, he stays busy with consignment work – mostly pet portraits, landscapes and abstracts – and his paintings have been featured in galleries […]
Blythewood pediatrician a part of The Bachelor’s cast
January 9, 2025 By
A pediatrician from Blythewood is set to appear on the Jan. 27 episode of The Bachelor TV show as one of 25 women vying for the heart of this season’s bachelor, Grant Ellis, according to The Bachelor website. The site says that Neicey Baxter, 32, is a pediatrician currently working at four hospitals. According to […]
FCCOA to host oyster roast Jan. 25
January 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County Council on Aging (FCCOA) will be hosting its fourth annual oyster roast fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25. All funds raised through the oyster and shrimp boil (byob) will stay in Fairfield County and be used to continue FCCOA’s Weekend Meal Program for the county’s seniors. The ticketed event will be held […]
Catch these events at the Blythewood library
January 2, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The winter months are a great time to take in some of the Blythewood Library’s fun, indoor events. Two upcoming must-see programs are For the Love of Gardening and FSTEAM Studio: Paper Making with SCDNR Archaeology. For the Love of Gardening is a gathering for those who love plants. Join the informal meet-up […]
The Grieving Needs Foundation touches 127 lives through 2024 Giving Tree Project
January 2, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — The Grieving Needs Foundation brought support, comfort and joy to 127 individuals through its 2024 Giving Tree Project this holiday season. This year’s initiative provided stockings for 3 adult daycares, gifts and resources for 59 seniors, assistance to 11 families, gifts for 68 individuals, and gifts for 3 veterans. “We are incredibly […]
Fairfield’s Wilson named P&C’s 9th Most Powerful Person in Columbia
December 24, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – The Post and Courier’s annual Power List of 30 people who have helped shape the city this past year includes Fairfield’s own Teresa Wilson who has held the position of Columbia City Manager and led the City’s executive team for the past 11 years. Wilson was honored this year specifically for working to […]
