BLYTHEWOOD/WINNSBORO – The Blythewood and Winnsboro farmers markets are preparing for ‘the season’ and are calling all vendors who would like to sell their fruits, veggies, arts and crafts at the markets. If you’re a returning vendor to the Blythewood market or want to join the market for the first time, Michaela Barno at [email protected]. […]
Zoo offers ‘Free Fridays’ and recycling
February 14, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Two free family-friendly events are going on at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden these days. One is the offer of “Free Fridays” at the zoo and gardens through the end of February for residents of Richland and Lexington counties. Guests must provide a valid driver’s license, property tax statement, or vehicle registration as proof […]
Boykins show off in Fairfield
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The little brown, curly-haired dogs that found their way into the hearts of South Carolinians competed this past weekend during a Boykin Spaniel Field Trial in Fairfield County. The event was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Roger Gaddy and organized by the Carolina Boykin Spaniel Retriever Club. Over 110 entries from both the […]
Miss Blythewood Pageant Queens Crowned
February 7, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New Miss Blythewood and Miss Blythewood Teen were crowned Saturday night. The event was a preliminary competition for the Miss South Carolina pageant that will be held during the summer at the Township Auditorium. Madison Coffman was crowned Miss Blythewood, and Brianna Binder was crowned Miss Blythewood Teen. First runner up to […]
Lions host annual Ran Foster Pancake Supper
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Lions Club held their annual Ran Foster Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Fairfield Elementary School. Named for Winnsboro Lion Ran Foster, who chaired the committee for almost 50 years, the Lions Club fundraiser supports community service projects throughout the year.
Miss BW pageant set for Saturday
January 31, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A new Miss Blythewood and Miss Blythewood Teen will be crowned Saturday night at Blythewood High School as a preliminary event for the Miss South Carolina/Miss America pageant. Miss Blythewood will receive a $1,000 scholarship and Miss Blythewood Teen will receive a $500 scholarship. Pageant director Traci Cooper said the contestants will compete […]
Fairfield towns host First Fridays
January 31, 2019 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the merchants in downtown Winnsboro are stocked up and ready for shoppers. They will be kicking off red-heart shopping with First Friday store specials, refreshments and other treats from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. “First Friday is a way to get our community […]
Relay for Life kicks off
January 31, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Relay for Life of Blythewood was kicked off Sunday afternoon with a meeting at Doko Manor of team leaders, volunteers and school representatives who will be organizing the Relay day set for May 3 at Doko Park. This year’s theme for fundraising teams will be ‘musical genres.’ Team leaders Kim Small, left, […]
Bass tourney set for Lake Wateree
January 3, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – The Carolina Anglers Team Trail will hold its first Lake Wateree bass tournament on Sat., Feb. 16 at Clearwater Cove Marina in Ridgeway. Entry fees are $80 with no entry deadline. “Entry fees can be mailed in ahead of time or pay at the ramp. Teams can just show up and pay,” tournament […]
