BLYTHEWOOD (May 26, 2016) – The Wall that Heals convoy arrived in Blythewood under a giant American flag on Wednesday afternoon with a motorcycle escort after making its way through downtown Winnsboro and Ridgeway earlier in the day. Blythewood town officials will host an opening ceremony on Thursday, May 26, at 1 p.m. As part of […]
Fiddle-Dee-Dee –
May 12, 2016 By
Fiddle players Haley King, 14, and James Graddick of Blythewood join members of the Columbia Blue Grass Band last week as they entertained for the opening day of the Blythewood Farmers Market in Doko Park. Haley placed third in the S.C. State 2015 Old Time Fiddling Championship, Junior Fiddle Division, last fall in Pickens County. […]
Two Girls, Two Bikes, One Cause
April 28, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (April 28, 2016) – Your ancestors might have headed west by covered wagon, seeking greener pastures, a new life or perhaps a few flakes of gold from the American River near Sutter’s Mill. It was an arduous journey, often through hostile territory, difficult terrain and unforgiving climates. And it took a long time. Next month, […]
The Art of St. Stephens
April 17, 2016 By
RIDGEWAY (April 17, 2016) – St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ridgeway began hosting a watercolor class last year with six students. Today, five of those students plus six more are still taking the class and have become accomplished artists. While art instructor Kitty Rabb said the students had little or no art background when they began […]
In the Green –
April 14, 2016 By
Tom Willingham’s Agriculture Class at Blythewood High School offered a greenhouse full of tomato plants, bedding plants, herbs and other vegetables and hanging baskets at the class’ annual plant sale on Saturday. Members of the class planted and grew the plants. Students on hand for the plant sale included Caroline Warner, Audrey Cutlip, Sarah Walker, […]
Easter Parade –
April 1, 2016 By
Waving to shoppers and shopkeepers along Palmer Street in Downtown Ridgeway, the town’s ninth annual Easter Promenade took to the street on Saturday morning. The Promenade was followed by an Easter egg hunt, refreshments, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
All-State Choir –
March 31, 2016 By
Seven students from the Blythewood High School Choir were among the 425 students selected by audition at Winthrop University March 3-5 for the 2016 S.C. All-State Choir. Almost 2,000 students auditioned. This marks the second year BHS students have been selected, and the first time in school history that female students were selected. The seven […]
Holy Week –
March 24, 2016 By
Several Winnsboro churches are celebrating Holy Week this week with the annual noon service and luncheon each day from noon – 1 p.m. While the services are held at First United Methodist Church located at 109 W. College Street in Winnsboro, members from many churches in the community participate, including: First Baptist Church, Gordon Memorial […]
California Dreamin’ –
February 5, 2016 By
RIDGEWAY (Feb. 5, 2016) — Darwin Murphy, a California artist who relocated to South Carolina, was guest artist for the regular monthly meeting of the Fairfield County Arts Council on Tuesday evening. Murphy, whose work is on display in Los Angeles and San Francisco and was featured on BET Network, explains two ways of painting […]
Discover Your Inner Wild
January 7, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Jan. 7, 2016) — If you think your child might like to spend spring break on the wild side, Camp Discovery may have just what you’re looking for. For a 5-day spring break like no other, “Wildlife 101” focuses on a different topic each day to learn the secrets of nature’s incredible design. Camp […]
