WINNSBORO – Kelley Lannigan, Kathy Johnson, Joe Johnson, artist Barbara Yongue, Lisa Campbell Southworth, and Joanne Palmer with the painting ‘Hydrangeas in a Yellow Vase’, one of 31 paintings by Yongue currently on display. The show will hang until the end of January In the Heirloom Gallery of Fine Art, located at 121 E Washington […]
Hilton Home2 Suites to open in Blythewood in January
December 9, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest hotel, a Hilton Home2 Suites, will open next month, featuring four stories and 88 suites, each with fully equipped kitchens and sitting areas. “The Home2 Suites is the fastest growing Hilton hotel brand, ever,” said Brad Marsico with Hilton. “It’s an all-suite hotel designed to accommodate extended stays, though it also […]
Esthetician opens shop in Ridgeway
December 9, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – If you’re looking for a place in Ridgeway to work on your eyebrows or lashes or apply special occasion makeup, you’re in luck. Esthetician La’Kia Simmons opened her shop, K Allure Beauty, three months ago in the heart of town, where she also offers waxing. “I’ve been in love with makeup for as […]
Ridgeway Ribbon Cuttings
December 9, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – Ribbon cuttings were held for two Ridgeway businesses last week – The Ivy Veranda, located at 110 Ruff Street and shown at left, is a small event venue at the home of Roger and Charlene Herring (cutting ribbon), and Pecan Hill Estate, a new bed & breakfast just around the corner is located […]
Martin’s stores looking for Blue Christmas
December 2, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – For Robbie Martin, running several shops in Ridgeway and Winnsboro – with more planned – has a lot to do with building the kind of small-town atmosphere that creates a destination. “A lot of travelers come through town. Ridgeway is a cut-through to the coast, and in the summertime we get a […]
Christmas in Fairfield
December 2, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – While many shoppers were hitting big stores on Black Friday, community members from Fairfield County poured into Caldwell Tree Farm as they opened at 10 a.m. to select a Christmas tree and handmade wreaths and ornaments. Pictured above, children of tree shoppers take a break for a photo op with the ‘old […]
Old friends team up again at Rosa’s Hair Salon
November 18, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – Rosa Whitmeyer started cutting hair 45 years ago – first in her own salon in Florida, then at Special Effects Hair Salon in Blythewood. That’s where she met and became friends with Blythewood hair stylist Gina Lee. By 2005, however, the two had taken separate paths – Whitmeyer opened Rosa’s Hair Salon at […]
Groucho’s new owner’s dream
November 18, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Years ago, Marc Cohen told the friend who ran Groucho’s Deli in Blythewood that if the restaurant ever came up for sale, he’d be interested in buying. In the midst of the pandemic, his friend gave him a call – and Cohen was true to his word. He got the financing together, and […]
Sarah N’ Geo’s opens new restaurant in Ridgeway
November 4, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – Sarah N’ Geo’s opened their new restaurant in downtown Ridgeway Wednesday with a ribbon cutting and a large crowd of customers. Owners Sarah and George Price say the new location on Palmer Street in the former fire station is ideal for their pizza restaurant. But George said they will now serve more than […]
Lady Lana offers own brand, beauty services
October 28, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It may have the appearance of a salon, but Lady Lana Classic Beauty Supply doesn’t cut hair or use chemicals; it’s a beauty supply store that offers not only product, but services like hair braiding and extensions, special event makeup and wigs. “The experience when you walk in is very welcoming, inviting,” says […]
