Open for boating

Dominion Energy has announced that after a few years of repairs and upgrades, the Hwy 34 Boat Ramp/Recreation Area, on the Fairfield side of the Broad River, is now open to the public.  There is no address for this site yet, but it is located on Catkin Ln. off of Strother Road, in Fairfield County.

All Stars

Richard Winn Eagle football seniors (front, left) Anthony Armstrong, Landon Smith, Ben Clowney, junior Charlie Bonds (back left), and seniors Ethan Steward, Ryan Mills and Drew Spires participated in the SCISA 8-man North/South All Star game on Friday, Dec. 1. Richard Winn head coach Paul Brigman and the Eagle coaching staff assisted the North all-star […]

Meredith A.Benjamin

Meredith A. Benjamin passed away on Oct. 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her fond memories her son, Jon-Christian A. Benjamin, Atlanta, GA her daughters: Gabrielle A. Benjamin, Fayetteville, AK, Lauren A. Benjamin of Las Vegas, NV and Adriauna A. Benjamin, Atlanta, GA; her fiancé, Adrian A. Hunte, Cordova, SC, her bonus children: Jonathan A. […]

Charles Edward Kelly

BLYTHEWOOD – Charles Edward Kelly, Jr., 73, of Blythewood, SC, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 30, 2023 with his loving wife Faye by his side. Mr. Kelly was born in Columbia, SC and was a son of the late Charles E. Kelly, Sr. and Susie Rogers Kelly. He retired from US Foods […]

Dail Kaigler McDonald

LAKE WATEREE – Dail Kaigler McDonald, a long-time resident of Lake Wateree, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC on September 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Benjamin Haughabook Kaigler and Lillie Dail Arledge Kaigler. A 1947 graduate of Dreher High School, Dail worked as Administrative Assistant and personal secretary […]

Fairfield sheriff reports human skull found off Hwy 215 S.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A human skull was found off Highway 215 S. about 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, according to Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery. “A logging crew working in the area called our dispatcher about 3 p.m. to report they had come across a skull,” Montgomery said. “Our deputies were on scene shortly after […]

Mayor, new council seated in Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD – In their last meeting as the majority members of town council, former Mayor Bryan Franklin, former Councilman Eddie Baughman and current Councilman Rich McKenrick voted Tuesday night against approval of the meeting agenda and, instead, tried to add an action item to the agenda that Franklin said would be an “update” on the […]

BHS students seek funds for 15 doghouses

BLYTHEWOOD – When Blythewood High School sophomore Sarah Turner, 15, and senior Norah Velpula, 17, signed up to participate in their school’s Holiday Wishes program they were looking forward to making the holidays brighter for someone in need. That ‘someone’ turned out to be about 15 dogs.  Winter wishes is an annual school-wide community service […]

‘JOY’ is theme of Holidays on the Ridge

Ridgeway Parade set for Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. RIDGEWAY – Holidays on the Ridge will feature three days of Christmas ‘JOY’ you won’t want to miss – a tree lighting that includes Santa and free carriage rides, a full day of shopping and dining out, and the grand finale: the Ridgeway Christmas Parade. It […]

Fairfield Museum’s Holiday Open House set for Dec. 3

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Museum will host its 26th annual Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. The museum will be decorated with traditional live holiday greenery by members of the town’s three garden clubs – Anemone Garden Club, Town & Country Gardeners, and Winnsboro Garden Club. Entertainment will include Rev. […]

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