It’s different, but it’s still church

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The corona pandemic has changed the world – how we shop, get our groceries, go to school and work. It has also changed how we participate in worship. One by one, however, the churches in Fairfield are proving that, with God and technology, all things church are possible during the pandemic, including […]

It’s different, but it’s still church

BLYTHEWOOD – One might have thought the LongCreek Church of Christ in Blythewood was defying the Governor’s social distancing guidelines last week when it was announced to the congregation in an email that the church would be holding its monthly congregational pot luck luncheon after church services on Sunday. But it wasn’t defiance. It was […]

Take-out in the Time of Corona

Lookout for coronavirus scams

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers and businesses to be on the lookout for coronavirus scams. No two scams are the same but here are some examples of how fraudsters are trying to separate consumers from their money or personal information during the coronavirus outbreak: Fake checks from the government. You may […]

Manage your utility bill and conserve energy during turbulent times

The new coronavirus has created an unprecedented crisis that is impacting everyone’s lives in unimaginable ways. Dominion Energy recognizes that many of its customers are experiencing financial hardships and other stressful situations. More people are working and studying at home. Many customers have questions about paying their bill. Here are three ways that may reduce […]

Providence Health accepting donations of medical and protective supplies and equipment

COLUMBIA – Providence Health today announced it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Providence Health’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of personal protective equipment (PPE), which healthcare providers across the nation are experiencing.  The hospital can […]

COVID-19 numbers by zip code

SCDHEC’s latest update for coronavirus case numbers in the following Blythewood and Fairfield County zip codes: BLYTHEWOOD – 20 total cases FAIRFIELD COUNTY – 17 total cases Latest update: Tuesday, April 7 at 4:42 p.m.

BREAKING -COVOID-19 cases to be available by zip code

FAIRFIELD/BLYTHEWOOD – Governor McMaster has directed South Carolina DHEC to again report coronavirus cases by zip code instead of just by county. “Starting today, I have directed SC DHEC to publicly disclose the up-to-date numbers of confirmed cases by local zip code.  In addition they will provide the estimated number of residents who are likely […]

Update on Fairfield COVID-19 cases

BLYTHEWOOD /FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A new case of coronavirus was reported today in Fairfield County bringing the total to 8. The new case was reported at 4 p.m. today on DHEC’s website.  There have been no deaths reported in the county.

Fairfield County Council declares State of Emergency

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Council met at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, and passed an emergency ordinance to declare a 60-day state of emergency in Fairfield County due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The ordinance became effective immediately.  The following includes the details the public should be aware of. The complete […]

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