Blythewood Pres to host Christmas Eve in the Fields
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Presbyterian Church is set to host its annual Christmas Eve in the Fields. The service under the stars has become a favorite Christmas tradition for many in Blythewood – a time of experiencing Immanuel around fire pits, ending with a beautiful candle lighting. The service, complete with carol singing, scripture reading and […]
Bethel ARP observes Wreaths Across America
WINNSBORO – On Dec.14, the Bethel ARP Cemetery and the Lebanon Presbyterian Cemetery were two of more than 4,000 cemeteries in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad that participated in the National Wreaths Across America Day. Millions of Americans placed wreaths on the graves of veterans spanning from the American Revolution to the current […]
Caldwell named FCSO Officer of the Year
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff Office recognized Sergeant Brandy Caldwell as the 2024 Officer of the Year for Fairfield County. Caldwell serves as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Fairfield Middle School, where her leadership and commitment to the well-being of students have been transformative. “Sgt. Caldwell’s influence extends beyond Fairfield County.” Says Fairfield […]
Scout honored with Smart Move SC award
COLUMBIA – The Scout Motors plant in Blythewood was honored recently with the Smart Move SC New Plant award, one of 11 presented by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP). The awards honor innovation, community impact, and operational excellence across various categories, according to Sara Hazzard, President […]
The First Noel
WINNSBORO – Members of First Baptist of Winnsboro participated in the church’s annual Live Nativity on Dec. 12. The church hosted a night of staggered drive-up performances, complete with shepherds, wise men and live animals. Following the 15-minute performances, audience members were treated to hot chocolate and opportunities for photos and to pet the animals.
Four make debuts with Winnsboro Cotillion Club
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Cotillion Club presented four debutantes and recognized six sons on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the 68th annual Winter Ball. At a reception prior to the ball, Mrs. Jason Carroll Taylor, president, and Mr. Taylor; Mr. John Palmer Nicholson, president-elect, and Mrs. Nicholson; and the debutantes and their parents received members […]
A Village Christmas
BLYTHEWOOD – VillageChurch Blythewood held its annual ‘A Village Christmas’ on Sunday, Dec. 15. The church held two services, complete with music from the kids’ choir and Blythewood Middle School’s orchestra, a live nativity, and a hot chocolate bar. The recorded service will be available through their Facebook page, facebook.com/VillageChurchBlythewood.
Bengals sweep Chapin… twice
CHAPIN – Blythewood’s varsity basketball teams picked up back-to-back wins over Chapin. Both teams won at home on Dec. 13 and again on the road on Tuesday. Blythewood’s girls downed Chapin 81-32 and 71-49 to move to 8-0 on the season. Blythewood’s boys (7-1) won by similar margins. They beat the Eagles 80-38 on Friday […]
U-Pick-Em is back as CFP Bracket Challenge
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – December marks changes in the college football world, and those have trickled down to The Voice… but the cash prize remains. Capitalize on your chance for some extra Christmas cash by entering in The Voice’s College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge, which can be found on page 4B in the Dec. 12 and […]
Ridgeway woman charged with murder
RIDGEWAY – Tammi Neal, 54, of Ridgeway, was arrested by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 4 after deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Salutation Lane in Ridgeway, according to a report from the Sheriff’s office. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies discovered a male with a knife wound […]