COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Barbecue Association (SCBA) will hold a one-day seminar in Columbia to train new barbecue judges. The seminar is Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the recreation hall at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 1715 Bull St. Registration for the seminar is open to SCBA members […]
Fairfield NAACP hosts 2nd MLK, Jr. celebration
January 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Branch of the NAACP will host its second annual Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m., at Blackjack Baptist Church in Winnsboro. This year’s program, inspired by Dr. King’s life and legacy, provides opportunities for learning, for reflection, and for hope, according to Jennifer Jenkins, […]
Blythewood parade postponed
December 9, 2023 By
Mayor Sloan Jarvis has issued a statement that the 2023 Blythewood Christmas Parade WILL NOT BE HELD as scheduled for 2-4 pm on Sunday, Dec.10 in the interest of safety for all concerned. “We are making every effort to reschedule the parade for next Saturday morning, Dec. 16, if possible,” Griffin said. The Voice will post any further […]
Blythewood Christkindl, parade set for this weekend
December 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For the second year, the Blythewood Christmas Parade is pairing up with Christkindl, a Christmas shopping experience in Doko Meadows Park, for an over-the-top holiday weekend. The Christkindl marketplace will include a live nativity scene, live seasonal music, arts, crafts, food trucks, Christmas gifts, gluhwein and beverages and, of course, Santa Land. The […]
Let it Shine!
December 7, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – It was a child’s Christmas dream come true in Ridgeway last weekend. After the choir from Geiger Elementary entertained with a lively musical show, Santa, who arrived in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage, stepped out onto the lawn of the Century House to a cheering crowd. Assisted by elf Phyllis Gutierrez, Santa then, with […]
Candlelight Tours
December 7, 2023 By
Two of Ridgeway’s historic homes were open for touring during Holidays on the Ridge: Pecan Hill, a bed and breakfast owned by Rick and Tina Johnson, above and below left; and Ivy Veranda, below right, owned by Roger and Charlene Herring.
‘JOY’ is theme of Holidays on the Ridge
November 30, 2023 By
Ridgeway Parade set for Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. RIDGEWAY – Holidays on the Ridge will feature three days of Christmas ‘JOY’ you won’t want to miss – a tree lighting that includes Santa and free carriage rides, a full day of shopping and dining out, and the grand finale: the Ridgeway Christmas Parade. It […]
Fairfield Museum’s Holiday Open House set for Dec. 3
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Museum will host its 26th annual Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. The museum will be decorated with traditional live holiday greenery by members of the town’s three garden clubs – Anemone Garden Club, Town & Country Gardeners, and Winnsboro Garden Club. Entertainment will include Rev. […]
Blythewood tree lighting set for Nov. 26
November 26, 2023 By
UPDATE: The Voice has been unable to verify with any town officials, but according to the Town’s Facebook page, the Blythewood Tree Lighting has been moved to the Manor tonight because of the chance of rain. It will still be held at 5 p.m. BLYTHEWOOD – The annual Blythewood tree lighting is set for Sunday, […]
Christmas comes to Fairfield this weekend
November 21, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The first Christmas parade of the season in the Winnsboro/Ridgeway/Blythewood communities will be held in downtown Winnsboro this Sunday, Nov. 26, on Congress Street. The theme will be Merry and Bright. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Dillon Pullen said about 75 entries have signed up so far. “This is going to be one […]
