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Blythewood Historical Society’s Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 8
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its 9th annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC State Military Museum, the Blue Star Mothers’ Table, American Heritage Foundation Military vehicles, Purple Heart Town, Patriot […]
Hawkins wins 4th straight golf state title
BLYTHEWOOD – On a cold and rainy afternoon in the upstate, Caroline Hawkins closed out her high school golfing career at its highest point. The Blythewood senior and Clemson commit won her fourth straight individual championship in a one-round winner-take all event Oct. 28. Winning four straight individual state titles in high school competition has […]
Rabid skunk confirmed; one dog exposed
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Newberry Road and Meadow Lou Lane in Winnsboro, has tested positive for rabies. According to DPH, no people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed when the skunk was found in the […]
FCSD Superintendent returns following medical leave
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District has announced that Superintendent Alvin Pressley has returned from medical leave and resumed his duties on Nov. 1. With Mr. Pressley’s return, Dr. Tracie Swilley will resume her role as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, continuing her work to support students, families, and staff throughout the district. In a letter […]
Eagle runners win second straight SCISA 1A Championship
COLUMBIA – The Richard Winn Academy girls cross-country team claimed its second straight SCISA class 1A championship Saturday, beating out Marlboro County 23-33 at the Heathwood Hall campus. Freshman Hayden Branham was the individual winner of the 1A race, coming in at 20 minutes, 42.97 seconds. Teammate Ada Bass, an eighth grader, finished fourth with […]
Guest Editorial: Blythewood Community Food Drive – Together, We Can Make a Difference
BLYTHEWOOD – As the season of giving approaches, the Town of Blythewood is coming together to support our neighbors in need through a community-wide food drive benefiting the Christian Assistance Bridge Food Bank (CAB). During the months of November through January, we invite all residents, schools, churches, and local businesses to join hands and help […]
Veterans – learn more about SC Property Tax exemptions
COLUMBIA – More than 386,000 military veterans live in South Carolina, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The SCDOR encourages qualifying South Carolina veterans to learn more about Property Tax exemptions on both real and personal property. Which military veterans qualify for SC Property Tax exemptions? Veterans who have a total, permanent, and […]
Guest Editorial: Suspension of SNAP hits home in Fairfield
The recent suspension of SNAP benefits is a critical issue causing profound difficulty for many families in Fairfield County. We recognize the hardship and uncertainty this change has created for residents who rely on this aid for food. To fully assess this challenge and develop a targeted local response, I convened a meeting of key […]
Richard Winn falls to Patriots
WINNSBORO – Heading into their Halloween regular season finale last Friday, Richard Winn held a 9-game win streak over Wardlaw Academy, most recently defeating them 35-34 on Sept. 9. This time, the Patriots overpowered the Eagles with a 50-28 win to shatter the streak and move ahead of Richard Winn in region standings. The loss […]
Late rally not enough for Redhawks
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team had a chance to catch Sumter off guard in a first quarter filled with Gamecocks mistakes Friday night at District Two Stadium. The Redhawks could not capitalize and found themselves in a 28-0 halftime deficit, falling 52-27 in the regular-season finale. The Gamecocks ground attack piled up 400 yards […]
