BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 22, 2016) – Coming off a slow-tempo 42-33 win over Dorman in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs Wednesday, Blythewood looked to speed things up on the court against Gaffney Saturday night. The Indians obliged. With a speedy offense that matched the Bengals shot for shot in the first and second quarters, […]
Vital Grant –
February 19, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) — The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation was recently awarded a $3,000 grant from SCE&G to purchase a Wall Transformer Set with Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope for the hospital Emergency Department. This unit allows for digital monitoring of vital signs, such as blood pressure and assessment of and eyes, nose and ears. Pictured […]
Crock Pot Ministry –
February 19, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) — Joining their efforts in a Crock Pot Ministry, a team of about 16 members of The Church of the Nazarene and Shady Grove Independent Church prepare and serve about 180 meals to seniors and shut-ins the first Saturday of each month. Coordinated by Tommy Wright, left, the Ministry began seven […]
Low-Income Fears Fuel Mt. Zion Debate
February 19, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) – Emotions ran high Tuesday night as residents spilled out of Town Council chambers and into the hallway for what may have been the last appeal for the life of Mt. Zion. Leading the charge for demolition was Marie Rosborough, who presented Council with what she said was a survey she conducted […]
Running for Answers
February 19, 2016 By
My name is Jimmy Ray Douglas, and I am running for the District 2 County Council seat that is currently held by Carolyn Robinson. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered concerning money received by Fairfield County that is never included in our County budget each year. If I am elected […]
County Issues New Bond
February 19, 2016 By
$306,000 Bond Fifth in Two Years WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) – Fairfield County Council has issued its fifth general obligation (GO) bond in barely more than two years, this one in the amount of $306,000. The new bond, like the four previous GO bonds, is being issued to pay off the County’s $24 million bond debt. […]
Bengals Hold Off Dorman, Advance to Round 2
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) – Dorman put everything it had in slowing down the Blythewood boys’ basketball team Wednesday night. The Top-seeded Bengals themselves were missing shots, and went 0-for-9 behind the 3-point line. What pushed them to their 42-33 victory over the No.4 Cavaliers in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs was the […]
Griffins Bounced from First Round
February 18, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 18, 2016) – Fairfield Central went into the 2A playoffs full of confidence Wednesday night after a successful regular season. The Cheraw Braves came into The Griffins’ Den with other ideas. A 6-0 run with less than a minute remaining in the game doomed the Griffins as their season came to a sudden end, […]
Arrow of Light –
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) — Cub Scout Pack 224 of Trinity United Methodist Church recently celebrated the achievements of David Fair, Chandler Mount, Caleb Ely (as the Indian Guide Akela in the ceremony), Jacob Sagona, Laurence Johnson and Ryan Leadbitter. On Feb. 9 they received Cub Scouting’s highest rank – the Arrow of Light. The […]
Marco! Rubio.
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) — Mayor J. Michael Ross welcomed GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio to Blythewood Monday when Rubio’s campaign bus stopped briefly at Lizard’s Thicket. While most in the crowd waited eagerly to speak with and pose for photos with Rubio, many waited in line for photos and a word with TV star […]
