COLUMBIA – The Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society of Blythewood’s first online auction is live now through Sunday, Oct. 25 – raising money in yet another fun way to benefit animals in the Midlands and throughout South Carolina. This year, the fundraiser is called Giving in the Garden and consists of two events – the […]
Big Grab set for Sept. 11 – 12
August 27, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to get ready for the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale – COVID-style. “The Big Grab has always been a successful weekend for the Blythewood/Ridgeway/Winnsboro communities and I think this year will be no exception. We are, of course, hoping everyone, both vendors and shoppers, […]
Catch Aladdin at Chamber’s drive-in movie
August 20, 2020 By
RIDGEWAY – If you enjoyed The Lion King at the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s drive-in movie last month, you won’t want to miss Aladdin at the Chamber’s next drive-in movie to be held at The Farm in Ridgeway. This special venue offers a bucolic setting in the quiet countryside. The movie will begin at 8:45 […]
6th food distribution set for Aug. 13
August 6, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The sixth Fairfield County distribution of free boxes of fresh produce is scheduled for distribution at five separate locations at the same time – Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. Boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables will be limited to two boxes per car, one box per household. The five food distribution points […]
Drive-In Movie
July 2, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – More than 70 vehicles packed with families filled the parking lot of the former Wal-Mart Friday night to watch The Lion King on the big screen. Organized by the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce and made possible by the Town of Winnsboro, it was the most successful movie night the Chamber has sponsored, […]
BW July 3 fireworks postponed
June 25, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Council voted Monday night to postpone the annual July 3 fireworks event until another patriotic day such as Veteran’s Day or Purple Heart Day. Steve Hasterok, events manager at The Manor, told council members that many of the services that are needed to carry out the event and make it safe will not […]
Doko Film Fest was successful, smaller
March 19, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – While the second annual Doko Film Fest attendance took a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Ray Smith said it was still a wonderful event that produced the results he was looking for – lots of participation and enthusiasm and some really good high school film work. First Night “The jazz and the […]
