WINNSBORO – The first annual “Keep Going Fairfield County” breast cancer Walk-4-Life event was held Saturday at the Mt. Zion walking trail. Zumba, inflatables, hair cuts, music and games were some of the attractions at the affair. Proceeds will fund breast cancer research with Komen SC.
Stop the Violence
October 25, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – One Accord Ministries of Grace member Cheryl Weldon, left; evangelist Barbara Robertson and Bishop Melvin Hughes led about 50 church members on a ‘Stop the Violence’ walk on Oct. 13 in Winnsboro. The walk began at the Department of Social Services on the bypass and ended downtown at the Courthouse.
Blythewood plans parade
October 18, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The town’s Christmas parade is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. It is being organized for the third year by the Knights of Columbus Council 13713 and Transfiguration Church. “We’re looking for folks who would like to be part of this event either as a participant or as a sponsor,” Paul […]
Blessing the Animals
October 18, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – A dozen or so pet owners gathered in a grassy yard outside the Winnsboro First United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon for a Blessing of the Animals. There to receive the blessings were two rabbits, three cats and six dogs. The ceremony, led by the church’s new pastor, Meghan (Meg) Lindsey, focused on the […]
Glitzy Hoof and Paw event to benefit pets
October 18, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – The Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society’s second annual Evening in the Garden promises to be every bit as elegant and fun as last year’s. Organized to benefit animals and held at Woodley’s Garden Center, the Evening will include many valuable silent auction items including clothing and accessories from the top women’s boutiques in […]
Rocking Downtown
October 18, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The weather was beautiful, the food was plentiful and the music by Slip Shot entertained one of the largest crowds ever to show up at a Rock Around the Clock Festival. There was something for everyone – a parade, street dancing, face painting (above), stump speeches by political candidates, performances by students, a […]
‘On the Table’ Breakfast with the Mayor
October 18, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor J. Michael Ross is inviting members of the Blythewood community to an On the Table breakfast at Lizard’s Thicket Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. “The occasion is a one-day opportunity to build personal connections and explore how we can work together to make our community stronger,” Ross said. Those who participate in […]
Rockin Down the Road
October 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The Rock Around the Clock classic car show brought 145 cars and trucks and thousands of visitors to Winnsboro on Saturday. Entries were registered from six states. Organized by Sam Edenfield each year, the popular show always draws several entries from Blythewood. Coleman Trapp, above, drove his blue 1954 Oldsmobile over for the […]
Behavioral Health celebrates Recovery Month
October 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Behavioral Health Services celebrated Recovery Month last week with a drop-in at its new facility on the bypass. Highlight of the program were the annual award presentations which included Volunteer Appreciation (Dr. Virginia Schafer); Support and Promotion of BHS Services (Rep. MaryGail Douglas, Dist. 41 and County Councilman Billy Smith); The […]
It’s time to rock again!
October 4, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The big show – Rock Around the Clock – will be happening in downtown Winnsboro this Friday night and all day Saturday with lots of new entertainment, music, food and dancing, dancing, dancing. The colorful Carolina Country Dancers will set Friday evening on its ear with performances including doubles line dancing. Next a […]
