Artistic license is a real thing

The Winnsboro Women Club hosted a paint and pour event at their July 2025 meeting.  Paint and pour artist Samantha Blair helped member and friends paint their own sunflower paintings.

Fairfield clinics to close Aug 22

WINNSBORO – Two clinics in Fairfield County are scheduled to close this summer. The John Spratt Primary Care Center in Ridgeway and the Lake Monticello Family Practice in Jenkinsville will close effective Friday, Aug. 22, according to Dr. Jaeson Fournier, president and CEO of the non-profit Cooperative Health Care, one of the larger health care […]

Fairfield Chamber gives annual awards to best of its best

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 80th anniversary with a Gala on July 16, presenting awards to the best of its best. With 164 in attendance, Chamber President Dillon Pullen welcomed members and friends to the dinner/dance at The Barn at South Winns that featured music by Sherri Caffaro and catering […]

It’s Time to Vote!

BLYTHEWOOD – About 50 people attended a Q & A forum Monday at Blythewood Park where Mayor Pro Tem Donald Brock and Council Members Rich McKenrick and Andrea Fripp answered questions as to why they called for a referendum to change the form of the town’s government. Councilwoman Erica Page was out of town and […]

Summer concert returns Saturday

WINNSBORO – Put your dancin’ shoes on and head to downtown Winnsboro this Saturday evening for the second concert in the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Nights Concert Series. From 8 – 11 p.m., the Jonathan Douglas Band will be on stage in front of the clock. Food trucks will be on site selling a […]

Anastasia: The Musical

WINNSBORO – A scene from opening weekend at Anastasia: The Musical features, from left: Grey McFadden, Sam Cathcart and JT Crossland. Anastasia continues at The Pine Tree Playhouse on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. The final show will be Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m.

Fairfield Sheriff’s Office hosts annual Kids Camp

WINNSBORO – “What an incredible week it’s been at the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Kids Camp,” read the Office’s Facebook post at the end of their three-day camp.  “Our staff is already missing the laughter, curiosity, and energy that filled each day.”    This year’s camp included investigations of mock crime scenes; the ins and outs […]

Fairfield County Sheriff warns of Lake Wateree land sale scam

LAKE WATEREE – The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a real estate scam targeting property owners and potential buyers in the Lake Wateree area. This fraudulent scheme involves individuals posing as the rightful owners of vacant or undeveloped land and attempting to sell the property without the true owner’s knowledge. In a recent incident, a property owner discovered a For […]

Fairfield Rec’s Color Me Fit 5K registration is open

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Recreation Commission will hold a summer 5K on July 26. The Color Me Fit event is set to begin at Fortune Springs Park at 8 a.m. The run is five kilometers; walkers will follow a 1.5 mile course. Registration, available at strictlyrunning.com, is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Online registration ends […]

Twisters considers preschool program

BLYTHEWOOD – Following Trinity Learning Center’s recent closure announcement, Twister Nation, which houses The Tumble Tree and Twisters, is exploring interest for a potential preschool program in their Blythewood facility. The new 20,000 square foot gym, which officially opened in March 2025, has five large gym floors with trampolines and indoor preschool play equipment. “If […]

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