WINNSBORO – Kids collected pots of gold (candy), made crafts and played games while their parents shopped during the downtown merchants St. Patrick’s Day festivities from 1 – 5 Sunday. Many shoppers arrived in Irish costume and had some Irish fun. “We had a great day!” Robert Pemberton of Oldies & Goodies said. “Can’t wait […]
Jenks Farmer headlines garden event
March 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Garden Club will feature well-known garden designer, horticulturist and author Jenks Farmer at its 12th Annual Community Gardening Event on March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Blythewood High School media center. Farmer was the developer and former director of Riverbanks Botanical Garden and the founding horticulturist of the Darla Moore […]
Love is common thread at St. John’s Episcopal
March 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – If you want to know who your neighbor is, you might want visit St. John’s Episcopal Church for a four-part Lenten Series beginning Sunday, Mar. 10 at 4 p.m. The church has invited speakers from the Episcopal, Jewish, Muslim and Greek Orthodox faiths to offer insights and observations about their faith and how […]
Sheriff’s Deputies freezin’ for a reason
February 28, 2019 By
LAKE WATEREE – About 65 people took the chilly plunge on Saturday at Lake Wateree during the Fairfield County Sheriff Department’s fifth annual Polar Plunge, organizer Bill Dove, an investigator with the department said. “We raised over $10,000 this year,” Dove said, “which is the largest amount we’ve raised since we’ve been sponsoring the plunge. […]
Dancing the Night Away
February 21, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Council on Aging held a seniors’ dance on Valentine’s Day last Thursday with light refreshments and music by DJ Charlie.
Oldies & Goodies
February 21, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Robert Pemberton, co-owner of Oldies & Goodies, celebrates the store’s first anniversary with customers Ivor Stephenson, left, and Hannah Phillips last week.
A grandmother’s love turns grief into good
February 14, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – In 2011, toddler Ayden Ferby was the youngest fatality on SC roadways. His death was the tragic result of not being properly restrained in his car seat. Although Ayden’s life was short lived, his grandmother, Bobbi Jackson Qualls, now says there have been many lessons learned. To that end, her never-ending love – […]
Blythewood readies to celebrate black history
February 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s annual Black History celebration is almost ready for its close-up on Feb. 23 at Doko Manor. The program includes guest speaker Dr. Joe Kelly, performances by singer-songwriter EboniRamm, dance, choral and dramatic performances and a special display of African-American accomplishments. Bobby Cunningham will emcee the event. This year’s celebration will also […]
