Miss Blythewood South Carolina-

Mayor J. Michael Ross crowned Briana Davidson of Columbia as the first Miss Blythewood South Carolina Saturday evening at the Blythewood High School auditorium.

Memories On The Ranch –

  Josie Jennings Atkinson, center, is still every bit the cowgirl she was when her family ran the JJ Ranch in Blythewood. Atkinson, who now lives on a farm in Arkansas, was honored on Saturday afternoon with a drop-in at the Blythewood Historical Society. Wearing jeans, a Texas-size western belt buckle and a silver boot […]

I Will Survive –

Marsha Cloud, Marjorie Byrd, Eliza Boulware, Lisa Wright and Lois Chambers, a group of breast cancer survivors, walked the course and shared their stories of early detection, surviving and thriving at the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Healthy Walk event.

Hayride Fun –

Tractor driver Carl Baughman checks on his passengers before taking them on a spin in his hay wagon around the hospital campus at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Healthy Walk.

JJ Ranchers’ Daughter Returns to Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD (Oct. 13, 2016) – Josie Jennings Atkinson, the daughter of the late Jimmy and Sybil Jennings, owners of the JJ Ranch in Blythewood in the 1960s, will be in town Oct. 15 for a drop-in in her honor, hosted by the Historical Society. It will be a time for Atkinson to visit and catch up […]

A Dozen Years –

Melvina Jackson, Samantha Keith and Australia Rush dish up prepaid fish and fried chicken dinners for carry out on Saturday during one of several fundraisers the members of Mt. Seir Baptist Church in Blythewood are holding to raise funds for their church’s 12th anniversary on Oct. 23. Members will also be celebrating the 12th anniversary of Appreciation […]

FCHS Homecoming Court –

Fairfield Central crowned their homecoming court Friday night with King Jeff Russell and Queen Shequettias Ruff. Fairfield Central also crowned Christopher Suber and Kayla Picket Freshman Prince and Princess; Rodriguez Edmonds and Matlina Owens Sophomore Prince and Princess; Tykedrist Gibson and Jamaiyah Alston Junior Prince and Princess; and Audwin Armstrong and Jada Day Senior Prince and Princess. […]

Tours and Treats –

Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society officers Paula Spinale and Deborah Rochelle gave free tours of the Fido Fixer mobile surgery facility at Winnsboro’s Rock Around The Clock festival and offered vouchers for free spay/neuters. Samitrius Hart and Tara Wise picked up some dog treats.

Having Fun & Raising Funds –

Winnsboro’s Susan Taylor and The Twang Bombers entertained on the patio overlooking the fields.  The Fairfield community arrived early at The Farm in Ridgeway in boots and jeans, enjoyed barbecue, blue grass music and a variety of craft beer and opened their wallets throughout the evening – all for the good cause of supporting their local hospital.

UPDATE: Hurricane Reschedules High School Sports

BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY — As Hurricane Matthew makes its way up the Atlantic coast, local schools have begun rescheduling Friday night football games. Friday’s Westwood at South Pointe game in Rock Hill has been rescheduled for Nov. 4. Fairfield Central’s game at Camden has also been rescheduled for Nov. 4. The Blythewood Bengals enjoy a bye week this […]

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