BLYTHEWOOD – The Doko Film Fest is inviting the submission of films created by South Carolina high school-age filmmakers. “The film fest is about films created by high school filmmakers that stimulate and entertain a live audience with their visual story telling art,” Film Fest creator Ray Smith said. “The Film Fest is a place […]
Get set for parades, tree lighting
November 21, 2018 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The holidays will officially kick off in Fairfield County on Saturday, Nov. 24 with a full day of shopping and eating out – locally. Merchants in Ridgway and Winnsboro will be hosting special Shop Small sales and events, and many foods and crafts will be on sale at the Farmer’s & Artisans’ […]
Blythewood war hero recounts combat
November 15, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood resident James Lecher, a former Army Ranger and an American hero, was guest speaker at the Blythewood Historical society’s Veteran’s Day program Sunday afternoon. Now retired from the Army, Lecher recounted to guests at the program his experience in Mogadishu, Somalia with Task Force Ranger that was made famous by the book […]
Mayor announces town’s Christmas festivities
November 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The town’s upcoming holiday events include the annual Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall and the Christmas parade. The tree lighting is set for Sunday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. “We hope everyone in the community will take an hour to come over to Town Hall for this wonderful event […]
Historical Society sets veterans event
November 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society and Museum will host the community for a Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House on Sunday, Nov. 11. The program will include guest speaker, Blythewood resident Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Lechner who has over thirty years’ experience in military and security operations. He was active in counter insurgency, […]
Pig on the Ridge festival soars
November 8, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge lived up to the hype last weekend as it does almost every year, with great weather and a large, hungry crowd. “Probably one of the best Pig on the Ridge events we’ve cooked! Looking forward to next year!” Tony Crout of Doko Smoke Barbecue in Blythewood posted to his […]
RW puts lipstick on the Pig for 20th time
November 1, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – More than 800 Boston butts will be cooking, and over 60 S.C. Barbecue Association certified judges will be judging this weekend at the Annual Pig on the Ridge festival in Ridgeway…just as they have for the last 20 years. Despite an announcement last month that the pig might not get over the stile […]
Hoof & Paw members garden for good
November 1, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – It was an elegant evening in the garden during The Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society’s annual fundraiser for the animals held at Woodley’s Garden in Columbia. While enjoying high-end munchies and classy music, guests visited and bid on a large array of silent auction items, raising approximately $10,000 of which, organizer Kathy Faulk […]
Pumpkin Fest brings ghosts, goblins downtown
November 1, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Ghosts and goblins of all ages invaded downtown Winnsboro last weekend during the town’s annual Pumpkin Fest. There were hayrides through downtown, games, a fortune teller, free face painting by Luna Trix and more. Kloe Haney (Cleopatra) won first place in the costume contest and Isabella Fair won the $25 first place prize […]
