BLYTHEWOOD – Legendary school teacher/principal, Annie E. Hanberry, is a bright and enduring star in Blythewood’s history. For her devotion to the schooling of Blythewood’s black students, she was honored locally, nationally and was even featured on NBC’s Today Show in 1972. Born in 1903, near the Wheeler Hill section of Columbia, Hanberry graduated from […]
Street cameras: WDPS’ new weapon against crime
February 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – When Kevin Lawrence came on board as the interim chief of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety last September, the city was suffering from a string of mostly unsolved drive-by shootings as well as other crimes, including homicides. Since then, Lawrence has hired 11 new officers that he says are fully qualified, bringing […]
90-acre rezoning proposed near Blythewood
February 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Two Richland County council members have invited members of the Blythewood community to attend a town hall meeting with developers and county planning staff to discuss the rezoning of 90 acres of land for housing. The acreage is located at 1000 Kelly Mill Road, just north of Blythewood. Developers seek to rezone the […]
Celebrating Black History Tracing one black Fairfield family through history
February 16, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – It was March 30, 1956, on the Fairfield County farm (a former plantation) owned by my grandfather Willie Weldon. My mother, Oreather, was about to give birth to me, her fifth child, in the Cook’s house, where her family was residing. My grandmother Bertha Weldon had pretty much handled the delivery by […]
New council cracks down on expense reimbursements
February 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield leaders are clamping down on the county council’s travel reimbursement policy for individual council members. On Monday night, the council voted 4-3 on the policy revisions, which set controls on expenses eligible for reimbursement. Council members Shirley Greene, Tim Roseborough, and Neil Robinson voted against the revisions. Greene complained the new policy […]
Lee County enacts euthanasia policy
February 16, 2023 By
LEE COUNTY – Animal shelters all across the country are overcrowded and Lee County animal shelter in Bishopville is no exception. The shelter was previously a low-kill shelter, but all that is changing since County Administrator Alan Watkins updated the county policy as of Feb. 3, 2023, to alleviate overcrowding by euthanizing those dogs and […]
Free program teaches adults how to read and write
February 16, 2023 By
COLUMBIA SC – Over 778,000 South Carolinians hide a secret – they cannot read. Turning Pages SC, an adult literacy council, helps those secret-keepers live a better life. The program is looking for people who want to learn to read and for volunteers who will help them learn to read. Most people learning to read […]
Her Own Art
February 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro artist Barbara Yongue hosted a reception at her Heirloom Gallery of Fine Art on Feb. 6 that featured some of her recent work. The large turnout of art lovers enjoyed wine, painting and visiting. Shown above are Jennyfer Conaway, Patti Estes, Michael Tolbert and Cindy Threatt. Barbara Yongue, right, shows off one […]
Let a Dog Guard Your Heart and Live Longer
February 16, 2023 By
WEST COLUMBIA – Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health? Studies show a canine companion can help with everything from lowering blood pressure to reducing stress. That’s why Lexington Medical Center hosted its traditional “therapy dog stress break” where visitors and staff […]
FC falls to Keenan, girls enter playoffs
February 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Both Griffin teams ended their seasons with back-to-back losses to dominant Keenan High School teams last week. The boys end the season with a 2-22 overall record and a 1-7 region record. The Fairfield Central girls (10-12) finished 2-6 in Region 4-2A. The No. 3 Griffins played at No.2 Strom Thurmond Wednesday, but […]
