WINNSBORO – Even if you have seen multiple versions of “Snow White,” the Pine Tree Playhouse’s presentation of the classic fairy tale will still give you a new experience. For one thing, the dwarves have different names: Gabby (who talks a lot); Snore (who likes to sleep); Ticklish (who likes to laugh). “The dwarves are […]
Magic happens while you’re quilting
July 20, 2017 By
When people come together with a collective intention, it’s a powerful thing. Magic happens. And it’s happening at the Blythewood Historical Society and Museum where folks in the community are learning the history, techniques and art of quilt making. They are learning not only through films and lectures made possible through grants from the Nord […]
Watts family reunites
July 20, 2017 By
The Watts Family 2017 Reunion was held at Sesquicentennial State Park last weekend. The event included a meet and greet, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, a cook out and banquet on Saturday. Decendants of the late Otis Watts and the late Hadiyah Muwwakkil (Ella Lou Willingham Watts) gathered to celebrate with family and friends. The […]
Eclipse workshop planned for educators
July 20, 2017 By
WINNSBORO- A free eclipse workshop will be available to educators, Sunday School teachers, Scout leaders and other community leaders to help them know better how to engage students before, during and after the event. Davidson College Astrophysicist Dr. Kristen Thompson, as part of The Sun, The Moon and You series will conduct the workshop which […]
Agenda for Ridgeway Town Council Special Called Meeting July 18, 2017
July 15, 2017 By
RIDGEWAY TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The Century House – Town Hall 170 South Dogwood Avenue Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Charlene Herring INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Porter PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited to 3 minutes): NEW BUSINESS: Review of an easement contract regarding […]
BHS student elected Governor of Palmetto Boy’s State
July 13, 2017 By
Will Galloway, an incoming senior at Blythewood High School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 21-28. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Galloway was previously elected as Governor of South Carolina […]
Bands to battle at eclipse party
July 13, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD- The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Freeway Music to organize the “Moondoggled: An Eclipsing Battle of the Bands” that will take place from noon- 4 p.m. on Monday Aug. 21 at the new amphitheater in Doko Meadows Park to celebrate the Great American Total Eclipse. Five bands will be chosen, and […]
It’s Salkahatchie Week in Fairfield!
July 13, 2017 By
WINNSBORO- The Fairfield encampment of Salkahatchie kicked off on July 8 and will continue through July 15. Salkahatchie is a week in July when as many as 150 students come together from all over the state to repair homes for those who could not otherwise afford the repairs. Sponsored by Methodist churches all over the […]
Fairfield prepares for eclipse
July 13, 2017 By
WINNSBORO- The Fairfield County Museum with the assistance of Davidson College Professor Kristin Thompson, will join efforts to present ‘The Sun, The Moon and You,’ a series of events designed to inform the public for the upcoming Aug.21 total solar eclipse and to commemorate Winnsboro’s observance of the total solar eclipse of 1900. Astronomers say […]
Big Night In The Park!
July 6, 2017 By
While the July 3 Fireworks, Food & Music! celebration in Doko Meadows was not the official grand opening of the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Amphitheater – it did turn out to be a very grand opening. What was predicted to be a rain-out of the event, turned out to be one of the best […]
