RIDGEWAY – On Sept. 6, past and future boutique owner Tina Johnson will be back in business – literally. Johnson is re-opening her popular Over The Top boutique in downtown Ridgeway after closing it five years ago. “I ran the shop for 14 years, and loved every minute of it,” Johnson said. “And I’m so […]
Xerxes holds grand opening in Blythewood
August 29, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Xerxes, a maker of fiberglass underground storage tanks, held a grand opening for its newest facility Tuesday morning in Blythewood. This is the business’s first location in Richland County. According to a press release from Richland County in May of 2023, Xerxes manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic underground storage tanks, primarily used within the retail […]
New firm in town
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Gaston, Marion, Stubbs, Hunter & Swancy P.A. has officially opened for business in Fairfield County. The law firm, which also has offices in Chester and Richburg, held their grand opening for their newest office on Friday, Aug. 16. The new Winnsboro office is located at 128 S. Congress St. Cutting the ribbon is […]
Vision Center opens to a crowd of more than 2,000
August 15, 2024 By
WHITE OAK – More than 2,000 people attended the grand opening of The Vision Center in White Oak on Saturday, Aug. 10. The sprawling 218-acre property, formerly the White Oak Conference Center, was purchased two-and-a-half years ago by the Seventh District of the A.M.E. church. It was previously owned by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. […]
Doko Manor under new leadership
August 8, 2024 By
Town Names Layman Director of Doko Manor and Park BLYTHEWOOD – Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines announced at the June 22 council meeting that Fred Layman of Blythewood has been named event director of Doko Manor and Park. “Fred Layman is a results focused leader offering the broad scope of public and private sector experience,” […]
Chamber names Dollarhide Executive Dir.
August 1, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce has named longtime chamber member Deb Dollarhide as its new Executive Director. Dollarhide serves on the Blythewood Chamber Board of Directors and has served as the Gala Committee Chair. She has extensive experience in the fields of banking (loans and finance), sales and marketing, as well as the […]
The Farm at Ridgeway adds traditional wedding chapel
July 18, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Larry Sharpe’s late wife Eileen had long envisioned a charming wedding chapel as a necessary addition to the family’s popular Farm at Ridgeway wedding venue located on Highway 21 between Blythewood and Ridgeway. Now, almost three years after his wife’s death, Sharpe is bringing Eileen’s vision to life. He says he plans for […]
Ridgeway man catches success hosting fishing tourneys
July 18, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – When Brett Collins started running bass fishing tournaments back in 1997, he says it was just something he did for fun. The tournaments then usually just included a group of other Lake Wateree fishermen. He says he never expected it to grow the way it has in the 27 years since. “We used […]
Scout Motors begins construction of facilities
May 23, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On May 15, construction teams on the site of Scout Motors’ future Production Center in Blythewood erected the first steel support beams, marking another milestone in Scout’s progress toward building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Over the past year, substantial work was required to prepare the grounds for factory building construction. Scout Motors collaborated […]
Element celebrates 10-year anniversary
May 23, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – More than 1,200 people gathered under giant tents in front of Element Electronics for the company’s 10th anniversary celebration on May 15. Guests included town, county, school and industry officials, employees and community members. Vice-President of Human Resources Carl Kennedy, the face of Element in Fairfield County, gave the welcoming address and introduced […]
