COLUMBIA (Jan. 12, 2017) – Because of the increasing difficulty in recruiting and retaining school bus drivers, last week the Richland Two Board of Trustees approved an incentive package that awards bonuses to the District’s bus drivers based on performance, and adds days to drivers’ contracts for professional development and training. The move comes on the […]
Council Seats New Members
January 12, 2017 By
WINNSBORO (Jan. 12, 2017) – Amid pomp, refreshments and almost no business, County Council seated three new members Monday evening after a swearing in ceremony conducted by Fairfield County Clerk of Court Judy Bonds. Jimmy Ray Douglas (District 2), Bertha Goins (District 4) and Neil Robinson (District 6), whose 5-year old son called out from the […]
Thriller Tops Community Reading Event
January 12, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Jan. 12, 2017) – It’s time again for the next chapter of Blythewood Reads, the popular community reading event organized by the Blythewood Library in collaboration with the Blythewood Historical Society. Library Associate Fiona Smith said the program has been a success in bringing readers together for interesting discussions about books that not only entertain, […]
The Blythewood Connection –
January 12, 2017 By
Former Blythewood High School head football coach Jeff Scott (left), who led the Bengals to their only state title in 2006, has been instrumental in Clemson’s championship run this season as Co-Offensive Coordinator. Scott’s offense racked up 511 total yards Monday night in the Tigers’ 35-31 win over Alabama. Sophomore linebacker Jalen Williams (right), another […]
Tiger Nation –
January 12, 2017 By
Clemson placekicker Greg Huegel (92) celebrates with teammates Monday night after the Tigers’ 35-31 win over Alabama in the National Championship game in Tampa, Fla. The former Bengal was five for five in PAT attempts Monday. Sophomore Jalen Williams, also a BHS grad, was ready on standby Monday.
Coaches’ Teaching Credentials Questioned
January 12, 2017 By
WINNSBORO (Jan. 12, 2017) – During public comment time at the December School Board meeting, parent Thomas Armstrong raised the question of how many head coaches in the Fairfield County School District are not certified. While he suggested to the Board that none are certified, he later backed off that assessment in a follow-up interview with […]
Lady Bengals’ Rally Falls Short
January 11, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Jan. 11, 2017) – Camryn Bostic just about singlehandedly erased a double-digit lead Lexington held over the Blythewood girls. While the Bengals fell 55-48 to the Wildcats Tuesday night, the crowd nearly witnessed a huge comeback. It was nearly authored in complete by Bostic, who scored 32 points and had 11 rebounds. “Our perimeter people […]
Bengals Cruise Buzzer to Buzzer Over ‘Cats
January 11, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Jan. 11, 2017) – The Blythewood boys’ first three Region V-5A games of the season were nothing to shout about. Against Lexington Tuesday night, the Bengals went straight to work and didn’t let up. Blythewood never paid much attention to what the Wildcats were trying to do in a 64-47 victory that gave the team […]
Vigil of Freedom, Faith
January 5, 2017 By
WINNSBORO (Jan. 5, 2017) – The members of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair gathered on New Year’s Eve for their church’s annual Night Watch service. Visiting Minister Whitney Bell gave the history of Watch Night and her husband, the Rev. Eric Bell, was the speaker for the evening. The service has been a tradition in many […]
Freedom’s Eve –
January 5, 2017 By
Minister Whitney Bell gives the congregation at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair the history of the annual Watch Night service on New Year’s Eve. The service has been an African-American tradition since 1862.
