WINNSBORO – One Accord Ministries of Grace member Cheryl Weldon, left; evangelist Barbara Robertson and Bishop Melvin Hughes led about 50 church members on a ‘Stop the Violence’ walk on Oct. 13 in Winnsboro. The walk began at the Department of Social Services on the bypass and ended downtown at the Courthouse.
Blessing the Animals
October 18, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – A dozen or so pet owners gathered in a grassy yard outside the Winnsboro First United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon for a Blessing of the Animals. There to receive the blessings were two rabbits, three cats and six dogs. The ceremony, led by the church’s new pastor, Meghan (Meg) Lindsey, focused on the […]
Eagle Royalty
October 18, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn crowned new Homecoming Queen Caleigh Caldwell, center, and Sweethearts Emy Russell, left, and Riley Simpson, right, last Friday during halftime of their game against Calhoun.
Cyrano de Burger Shack
August 9, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Pine Tree Playhouse presented the first of two weekends of performances of Cyrano de Burger Shack, a new musical last weekend. Behind counter, from left: Sam Cathcart, Ja’Nya Jones, Roman Hawkins; seated: Sara Pullen and Bryant Seibles. Cyrano de Burger Shack will its final weekend of performances this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 […]
Bella & Blue honors ‘model’ teachers
August 9, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – It was teachers’ night out last week when Bella & Blue Boutique in Ridgeway invited teachers from Fairfield and Richland Counties to a back to school fashion show with big discounts on those fashions. Several teachers modeled the shop’s clothing lines and a table full of refreshments was provided by Laura’s Tea Room […]
Winnsboro Lions Give Back
August 2, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Lions President Bill Haslett, center, presented $200 check to Fairfield Salkehatchie volunteers Bobby Rutland, left, and Hank Leeke last week during the group’s service to Fairfield County.
It took a village
July 5, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – An evening phone call from a concerned CVS customer about hearing a cat down the parking lot storm drain turned into a four-hour, multi-department rescue effort. Fairfield County fireman Jay Joyner lowered the truck’s ladder into the storm drain for Trip Peak, Town of Winnsboro Director of Gas, Water and Sewer, and Mikey […]
A Lion’s Heart
July 5, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – At a recent meeting of the Blythewood Lions Club, Lion Kimberlee Keener was recognized as Lion of the Year. The award recipient is selected by club members each year and recognizes a Lion who has served the club and community with exceptional service. Club president Cecil Moseley presented the plaque at the June […]
Chamber Dines Out
June 28, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The 2018-19 Fairfield County Chamber board members were presented at the Chamber’s annual dinner last week. Front row (from left): Crystal Paulk, The Donut Guy; Robbie Martin, Bella & Blue Boutique, Cotton Yard Market and Palmer Street Market, Ridgeway; Lisa Kelly, TruVista Communication; Ronita Marshall, SCANA/V.C. Summer; Back row: Danielle Miller, Fairfield Middle […]
