WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Recreation Director Russell Price and Deputy Fire Director Greg Gerber were lifted to the top of the Town Clock by a ladder truck to meet Greenbrier Fire Chief Sammie Castles, who gave a $300 donation from the Fairfield County fire chiefs to the Recreation Department. Price, pictured right with Castles, will […]
Yumm! It’s Cookie Time!
March 8, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – Brownies Haley Autry, left, and Madalyn Stout set up shop in downtown Ridgeway Saturday to sell Girl Scout cookies. If you missed them before they sold out, you can still purchase the cookies by calling 803-206-5333. You can never eat too many Girl Scout cookies!
New Adventure Begins
March 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The beginning of a great new adventure. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, ten young men made the transition from Cub Scout Pack 224 to the Boy Scout Troop 224 and will have an opportunity to explore and experience 137 merit badges including archery, animal science, first aid, wilderness survival and more. Pack 224 and […]
The Proclaimers
March 8, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The month of March was proclaimed Disability Awareness Month by the Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board members and Winnsboro and Fairfield County elected officials. Signing the proclamation are, seated: Randy Jones, resident and artist, Ridgeway Mayor Charlene Herring, Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy, Carol Martig, and Etta Jennings. Standing, from left: Shirley […]
Baseball and BBQ
March 1, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Doris Reynolds picks up her BBQ plate from workers Michelle Duncan, Henry Cuevas, Liz Humphries during the annual Bengal baseball fundraiser last week.
The Future of Farming
February 22, 2018 By
GREENVILLE – Fairfield County young farmers Allison Coleman, left, Sarah Coleman, Roe and Elizabeth Coleman, William and Meg Ladd, Ashley Mills and Shannon Matthews were among the more than 300 young farmers and ranchers across the state who traveled to Greenville for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference.
Taking the Plunge
February 22, 2018 By
LAKE WATEREE – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department took the plunge last weekend at Lake Wateree for a good cause. The Department’s fundraiser benefits Special Olympics and has raised over $3,000 so far.
Rocking Black History
February 22, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The youth choir at Round Top Baptist Church entertained during Blythewood’s Black History program on Saturday, Feb. 17 .
Sylvia Foundation Gala
February 22, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The 9th Annual Sylvia Foundation Scholarship Gala was Saturday, Feb. 10. The Foundation funds college scholarships for seniors from Fairfield Central High School and Richard Winn Academy.
A New Chapter
February 15, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The community bid a happy retirement to popular Blythewood librarian Shirley Carter last week. Helping her cut the cake are her daughter Lindsey and husband, Jack.
