BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Eye Care’s Dr. Jennifer Camp, a veteran optometrist, is planning a humanitarian mission to establish a vision clinic in rural Eastern Uganda. She will leave for Uganda in March. She is raising funds to support the clinic. The mission is made possible through Workaway International (www.workaway.info). Currently, there is no eye care […]
Lions’ pancake supper set for Feb. 6
January 19, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Lions club has a long record of devoted community service to Fairfield County citizens, and that dedication will be on display in full force on Monday, Feb. 6 when club members begin flipping pancakes during their annual Rann Foster Pancake Supper. It will be held at the Barn Express, 215 N […]
NAACP to host 1st annual MLK celebration
January 12, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Branch of the NAACP will host its first annual Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 from 3 – 4 p.m. The meeting will be virtual. This year’s program, inspired by Dr. King’s life and legacy, provides opportunities for learning, for reflection, and for hope, according to Jennifer […]
True to the Brew 5K returns to Palmetto Trail
January 12, 2023 By
PEAK – The 6th Annual True to the Brew 10k Hike & Run returns to the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail on Saturday, March 25. In an effort to ensure that all runners have a choice, there will be a live race and a virtual race, both $50 until Feb. 28, 2023. […]
American Pickers return to SC
January 12, 2023 By
The American Pickers, a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel, plans to return to South Carolina to film episodes in February 2023. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. Pickers are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections […]
Peace
January 12, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Middle School student Chloe Young is the winner of the Winnsboro Lions Club’s 2022 International Peace Poster contest. “We are delighted with the winnng poster and so proud of Chloe and her work,” said Lion Paul Dove, at right in the photo. Dove presented a certificate and monetary award to Chloe on […]
Renwick retires
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – After working 41 years in the Fairfield County Probate office – 32 of which she served as the elected Probate Judge – Pam Renwick (center front in red) is retiring. Friends and colleagues hosted a reception in her honor at the Courthouse last week. Renwick’s last day in office was Thursday, however she […]
Fairfield Council on Aging to host oyster roast
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County Council on Aging (FCCOA) will be hosting its second oyster roast fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the senior facility. This event will be held outdoors (byob), and all funds raised will stay in Fairfield County and be used to continue FCCOA’s Weekend Meal Program for the county’s seniors. The ticketed […]
McDaniel to host Zoom town hall meeting Jan. 15
January 5, 2023 By
House District 41 Rep. Annie McDaniel has scheduled a Zoom town hall meeting on Jan. 15, for constituents in her district to share their thoughts. McDaniel will open and close the program with brief remarks. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. The meeting can be accessed at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71785953670?pwd=2nqVeiMI87Nzr2xz6a8Jxp447geP6O.1 Meeting ID: 717 8595 3670 […]
Race Routes with Rotary
January 5, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Rotary will hold a 5K and half marathon in Blythewood on Saturday, Jan. 7. The runs begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, when the roads will be blocked to traffic. They will reopen as the last runner comes through. Both runs will start and finish in Doko Meadows Park. Pictured above is […]
