God is Still Working

The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Women’s Ministry mentoring program, Women in Christ Daughters for Life, celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. The theme for the event was “God is Still Working”. Pictured are the leaders of the mentoring program, from left to right Pastor James Wilson; First Lady Levane Wilson, Minister Lorraine […]

Centennial Concert

WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Music Study Club presented their Centennial Concert on Sunday, Oct. 4. at Bethel ARP Church. Pictured above, members of the Music Study Club performed The Twenty Third Psalm as arranged by the late Nelle McMaster Sprott of Fairfield County.  Pictured below from left are performers Alan Reed (organ), Barbara Taylor (organ), […]

Fairfield Animal Shelter

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Animal Shelter Director Bob Innes with shelter employees and volunteers, from left: Janice Webb, Samira Ygahi and Victoria Mize were on hand at Drawdy Park last month to help veterinarians’ administer rabies vaccination for almost 70 dogs at the Sheriffs Drawdy Park event. They also handed out the same number of […]

Brown, Trapp honored by Blythewood Town Council

BLYTHEWOOD – As the father of the late Stacey Lamarn Brown and the family of Joe Trapp stood before council last week, Mayor Bryan Franklin read proclamations in honor of Brown and Trapp. Franklin declared the 23rd Day of August, 2021, as Stacey Lamarn Brown Day (pictured above) in the Town of Blythewood. Franklin said […]

Pine Tree Playhouse opens auditions

WINNSBORO – The Pine Tree Playhouse kicks off a new season of performances with auditions for “Pine Tree Christmas,” a musical comedy variety show under the direction of Andi Phipps. There will be limited rehearsals and everyone is welcome to try out for singers, dancers, musicians, actors and offstage help. Auditions are open to all […]

Sheriff’s Day Out

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County departments set up on Saturday at Drawdy Park for a fun community day. Pictured above, Lucas Vance, back left, interim director of County Recreation with members of his staff. Pictured below, Councilman Neil Robinson presents dog food to Jane Ellenburg and her dog Buttercup. At right, Hoof and Paw president Kathy […]

From the Heart

Will Hobgood and From the Heart singer entertained at Washington Street Baptist Church on Sunday.

Strengthening Families Program

Fairfield County grants garner almost $800K

WINNSBORO – Last December, former County Administrator Jason Taylor hired Shelley Fentress to write grants for the county in hopes that she could bring in revenue for things the county needs. That hire is paying off. It was announced during Monday night’s county council meeting that the county’s grants department has been awarded two CARES […]

Community input session set for Sept. 23

BLYTHEWOOD – A public input session regarding the town’s comprehensive plan for the next 10 years will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Doko Manor. The comprehensive plan is used to guide growth, zoning, inform decision-making, measure accomplishments, address citizen needs and more. Residents and business owners are invited […]

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