BLYTHEWOOD – It was billed as an evening to remember the JJ Ranch, a dude ranch that existed in downtown Blythewood from 1958 – 1964. But it turned out to be more than that. It was an emotional reunion of almost a hundred people, most of whom were former JJ Ranch trail riders, now adults […]
Technology center to open at Village in Winnsboro
September 12, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – In early June, TruVista and the Fairfield County School District announced their partnership in constructing the first of its kind education initiative in the state of South Carolina at the Village in Winnsboro, the new housing for Fairfield County teachers. That initiative is a technology center. The residential development opened this fall, and […]
Swilley named national finalist for Principal of the Year
September 12, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced that Fairfield Central’s Dr. Tracie Swilley has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 National Principal of the Year award. Also named are Andrew Rebello, former principal at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River, MA, and Jon Wilcox, principal of Petoskey […]
Ridgeway’s Iszard named president of S.C.A.N.A.
September 12, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway resident Marcia Iszard, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), has been named the 2024-25 president of the 1,600-member South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists (S.C.A.N.A.). Iszard is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program at the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in Columbia and also provides […]
Guest Editorial: 9/11 by The Numbers
September 11, 2024 By
The casualties from the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were diverse in many ways. The deaths represented most U.S. states as well as 77 countries, a host of occupations, and a wide array of personal backgrounds. A total of 2,977 individuals lost their lives on that morning, including 2,606 at the World Trade Center, […]
Blythewood to remember JJ Ranch on Sept. 6
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Josie Jennings Atkinson, the daughter of the late Jimmy and Sybil Jennings, owners of the JJ Ranch in Blythewood in the late 1950’s and early 60’s, will be in town Friday, Sept. 6 for a special event – Remembering JJ Ranch. The program, hosted by the Historical Society at the Langford Nord House, […]
Community mourns the loss of Troy Moore
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – One day after the Blythewood football team won its second game of the season Friday night, the team, school, and community fell into despair at the shock of losing a valued player and friend. Defensive lineman Troy Moore, a 6-5, 315-pound junior who took part in his team’s 34-7 victory over Midland Valley, […]
News Analysis: Fairfield County Council defers seating SAT committee
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO- During the Aug. 26 Fairfield County council meeting, council voted unanimously to postpone the finalization of appointments for the County’s Accommodations Tax [Advisory] Committee after District 1 Councilman Dan Ruff asked then-Deputy County Administrator Synthia Williams to provide more details on how selections for the advisory committee are made. The details Williams provided were […]
Christyfest 2024: fine art, folk art, fun art … with a touch of whimsy
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro folk artist Christy Buchanan, who teaches architecture at Midlands Technical College, is fond of advising her students, “You must have a passion for something – not just your kids or your job – but something that will always sustain you.” Buchanan practices what she teaches and for her, that passion is painting. […]
Community stunned by death of Blythewood High School student
August 31, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood High School student passed away Saturday morning, according to BHS Principal Matt Sherman. According to Sherman, the male student died of natural causes. “We are devastated,” Sherman said. ”We’ve been in touch with the family, and we have informed the Blythewood High School family. “He was a junior, a very good […]
