COLUMBIA –The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) named Blythewood Middle School principal Karis Mazyck Middle School Principal of the Year. Promoting an inclusive and supportive school environment, Mazyck has kept Blythewood Middle School on the National School to Watch list since 2014, earning redesignations three times during her tenure as principal. “This recognition […]
Merry and Bright
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The rain that fell during Winnsboro’s Christmas parade on Sunday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated or those who attended. Approximately 80 entries passed by the Town Clock as they were announced and cheered on by the crowd. Above, Element Electronics, whose float featured a TV playing ‘Home Alone’, was named […]
Bridge at Lake Wateree renamed for Jerry Nealy
November 30, 2023 By
LAKE WATEREE – Jerry and Dewana Nealy grew up visiting Lake Wateree. When they were married, they dreamed about living there. They realized that dream in 2002 when they moved to the lake. But they didn’t just live at the lake, they became an integral part of the lake community. From the beginning, Jerry Nealy […]
ROI Fitness Center opens in Winnsboro
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – There’s a new fitness gym in town. ROI Fitness Gym opened with a Nov. 10 ribbon cutting hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Zach and Kristina Houston own and operate the gym, located at 721 US Hwy 321, Suite 3 in the shopping center formerly anchored by Walmart. The new gym is […]
It’s Christmas in Blythewood
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A little rain didn’t stop the annual Blythewood Tree Lighting that is usually held on the lawn in front of town hall. And an eleventh-hour change of venue – to Doko Manor – didn’t diminish the crowd. About 250 people gathered in the Manor ballroom leading up to 5 p.m., as Freeway Music […]
Ducks Unlimited
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Ducks Unlimited annual fall dinner and raffle was held at Doko Manor on Nov. 16. Guests enjoyed dinner, an open bar and live auction. The evening was spent in hours long bidding and winning guns, decoys, game prints and other items. The raffles and auction raise money for wetlands and waterfowl conservation.
Blackstock Mini Park
November 30, 2023 By
Fairfield County cut the ribbon for the new Blackstock Mini Park on Nov. 16. The park, which includes picnic tables, a swing set, a jungle gym and a .16 mile walking trail, is located at 1776 Overlook Rd., in Blackstock.
Vietnam Veteran visits comrade’s Winnsboro grave
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Rev. Jerry Blevins from Muncie, Indiana called the Fairfield County Museum several weeks ago, seeking information on the final resting place of Master Sgt. Archie Carnell who Blevins had served with in Vietnam in the 1960’s. “I made a few phone calls,” said Museum Director Pelham Lyles, “and was able to put Sgt […]
Eagles, Mavs face off in season opener
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn’s varsity boys basketball team opened their season by hosting Midlands STEM Charter School on Tuesday night. The Eagles took a 69-29 win over the young Maverick squad. Richard Winn’s top scorers were Drew Spires (29), Miller Stuck (9), Josh Tyndall (9), and Eli Smith (8). Midlands STEM was led by sophomores […]
Griffins play in preseason tournaments
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Fairfield Central’s girls basketball team found some preseason holiday action last week. The Griffins took to White Knoll for a two-day tournament on Nov. 24 and 25. They dropped a game to the hosting Timberwolves on Nov. 24. White Knoll held a 21-15 lead after a quarter of play and would extend it […]
