According to RetailMeNot, age 14 is the age when children need to stop trick-or-treating. But that doesn’t mean adolescents (and adults) have to stop celebrating the spooky holiday. In fact, two out of three adults feel Halloween is a holiday for them and not just kids. Some 13% of Americans say Halloween is their favorite […]
The Great Pumpkin Battle
October 20, 2016 By
Every year Pumpkin Spice Season begins earlier and earlier. After the first Pumpkin Spice Latte hits the market in September, we are on a Pumpkin Spice Ride that gives us at least 3 months of solid celebration. From Pumpkin Spiced Cheerios to Pumpkin Spiced Potato Chips, our shelves and stores are jammed packed with “limited […]
Supporting Susan Brill –
October 13, 2016 By
Showing their support, Blythewood friends of Susan Brill, candidate for the S.C. Senate, District 22, hosted a reception for her at the Cobblestone Park Club House last week. Presenting Brill, third from right, with a $500 check are, from left, Mike and Martha Jones, Nancy and Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross, Ed Parler, David and […]
Whole Wheat Baking Treats
October 13, 2016 By
Recently, a dear friend gave me 25 pounds of whole wheat flour. She’d stocked up and suddenly found herself relocating to the Wild West. It didn’t seem prudent to pack up 25 pound of flour and move it 2,000 miles. I made room in my freezer and started figuring out delicious ways to use my […]
Lady Bengals Fall to River Bluff –
October 6, 2016 By
Isabella Bell makes the return Tuesday at River Bluff . Blythewood managed only one set, taking game two 25-20 as the Lady Gators took game one 25-10, game three 25-22 and game four 25-18.
Candidate Faces Probe in Fondling Allegation
October 6, 2016 By
Report: Inappropriate Relationship with 16 Year Old COLUMBIA – The state’s highest law enforcement agency has opened an investigation into allegations, based on an incident report filed last week with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Department, that Mike Fanning, of Mitford, and currently the Democratic nominee for S.C. Senate District 17, had an “inappropriate relationship” with a 16-year-old […]
Qualls Helping FMH Cut Costs
October 6, 2016 By
WINNSBORO – It’s no secret that the future of Fairfield Memorial Hospital is up in the air and has been for a long time. As the hospital has struggled in recent years to stay afloat with County funds until it can work out a partnership with another health care facility, its problems and debt have […]
Candidates Focus on Jobs, Education, Taxes
October 6, 2016 By
WINNSBORO – Those who attended the candidate forum sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce got only half their money’s worth with only two of the four candidates showing up. On hand to answer questions were incumbent Paula Hartman, School Board candidate for District 2 and Mark Palmer, Republican candidate for S.C. Senate District 17. […]
Westwood’s Royal Court –
October 6, 2016 By
Westwood crowned their homecoming court last Friday night with King Jordan Burns, Queen Da’Vette Peoples, and Princess Diamond Delarossa.
Tours and Treats –
October 6, 2016 By
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.
