JENKINSVILLE – Almost 200 people crowded into Mt. Moriah Baptist Church last week to honor and show their love and appreciation for Rev. Leon Thompson, 54, who served as Co-Pastor of the church until a year ago when he stepped down to serve as one of three Associate Ministers. The new position allowed him to […]
Strutting their stuff in the Paw Parade
April 27, 2017 By
It was the day of the pet in downtown Winnsboro on Saturday as all kinds of dogs (as well as a baby goat) arrived at the gazebo on Congress Street for the third annual Downtown Merchants’ Paw Parade. After registration, the contestants settled into competition mode, and the judging began. And this year, it was […]
Big turn out for Blair Family Day
April 27, 2017 By
The Blair Coalition of Churches Family Day is always lots of fun and well attended, and especially so this year with a beautiful day, lots of parade floats and a party in the park. There were beauty queens, bands, classic cars, motorcycle clubs and more. Following the parade, the crowd gathered in the park for […]
BHS bestows Order of The Bengal on 11
April 27, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The second annual Order of the Bengal was hosted Thursday evening at Doko Manor by former Blythewood High School Superintendent Dr. Sharon Buddin O’Keefe and the BHS Education Foundation. The Order of the Bengal recognizes individuals in the Blythewood community, outstanding Bengal alumni and current or former faculty and staff who have significantly […]
It was another VillageChurch Eggstravaganza
April 20, 2017 By
Striker Barton, his sister Olivia and their Golden Retriever Buddy were all ears for the occasion, which was attended by hundreds of families.
For the Animals
April 14, 2017 By
Eva Hoagland (left), Sophie Sweatman, Reese Peck, Anna Livermore and Kylie Patch, members of the Village Church 4th and 5th grade Sunday school class at the VillageChurch, offered free lemonade and cookies to the hundreds of people who shopped the Hoof & Paw yard sale on April 1 in the parking lot of Trinity United […]
Something to Crow About –
March 2, 2017 By
Maddie Edwards, 6, showed up at Equifest at One Wood Farm in Blythewood Saturday morning wearing her Ariat shirt and cowgirl boots to watch the USC equestrian team ride against the Auburn girls. Maddie also spent some quality time at the kids craft booth crafting creations from colored feathers, horseshoes and glitter with a little […]
Blythewood Honors Black History’s Heroes
February 16, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 16, 2017) – The Blythewood Community celebrated and honored the heroes of its own black history on Saturday with a program at The Manor. Opening with a welcome from Mayor J. Michael Ross and Town Councilmen Larry Griffiin and Malcolm Gordge, the afternoon of entertainment and remembrance included performances by members of the Blythewood […]
Love Your Pet –
February 9, 2017 By
Members of the Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society will be at Tractor Supply on Killian Road from 10-2 on Saturday, Feb. 11, showing off some great adoptable pets and offering delightful Valentine treats and prizes for both pets and people during their annual Love Your Pet fundraiser. Representing Fairfield County and Blythewood at last year’s […]
Thriller Tops Community Reading Event
January 12, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Jan. 12, 2017) – It’s time again for the next chapter of Blythewood Reads, the popular community reading event organized by the Blythewood Library in collaboration with the Blythewood Historical Society. Library Associate Fiona Smith said the program has been a success in bringing readers together for interesting discussions about books that not only entertain, […]
