WINNSBORO – Life-long Winnsboro resident Eddie Branham, 77, served in the Air Force from September, 1968 until late 1972. Long after his military career ended, he applied for a military card that could be used for various discounts that many stores and businesses now offer for all military enlistees and veterans. “I wasn’t asking for […]
Winnsboro men honored with Quilts of Valor
October 31, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Quilts of Valor were presented to two Winnsboro veterans last week: brothers Eddie and Rusty Branham. The quilts were presented to them by Fairfield County Office of Veterans Affairs Director Albertha Woodard. The quilts were made by Winnsboro quilter Lee Weed who stitched the following quote into the quilts: “Quilting to honor and […]
VillageChurch Celebrates Fall
October 31, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Village Church hosted its 20th Fall Fest on Saturday. The event was held at The Farm at Ridgeway. Thousands of guests attended and enjoyed hayrides, pony rides, carnival rides, games, vintage cars, food trucks, music by Village Worship, and lots of candy. “We value serving the community with these family friendly, fun events,” […]
Fairfield, BW truckers haul hay to NC
October 24, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina, many individuals and organizations in South Carolina are coming to their sister state’s aid in different ways. In Fairfield County and Blythewood, several groups of Good Samaritans have focused on providing feed and hay for farm animals in North […]
Hoof & Paw donates $7,250 for free spay/neuter surgeries
October 24, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Kathy Faulk, president of HoofandPaw SC, presented a check for $7,250 to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter Director Joann Shaw last week during the Fairfield County Council meeting. It is a semi-annual donation HoofandPaw SC makes to the shelter for spay/neuter surgeries. “Because of the public’s generosity to donate to this cause, we […]
Historical Society and Museum to host Veterans Day event Nov. 9
October 24, 2024 By
Blythewood – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its ninth annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, 100 McNulty Street on Saturday, Nov. 9. The exhibits will be on display from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is from 1 to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC […]
Faithfighers Glow
October 24, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Eliza Boulware led the Faithfighters on their annual Glow Walk through the streets of Ridgeway last weekend. Fairfield Co. Sheriff Will Montgomery and other volunteers and cancer survivors enjoyed a fun evening of music, dancing, prizes, encouragement, and the Glow Walk in honor of cancer survivors in the community.
Trinity UMC Hill Climbers organizing disaster relief fundraiser
October 24, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Trinity United Methodist Church Hill Climbers’ monthly luncheon in November will be more than an entertainment event. It will be a joint effort between the Hill Climbers and the United Methodist Committee on Relief to gather specific supplies for North and South Carolina hurricane relief. “Our November luncheon will be a hurricane […]
Ridgeway opens Isaac Thomas historical museum
October 17, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway will hold a grand opening for the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum on Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The museum, according to Ridgeway Town Historian Jongy Ward, tells the story of Ridgeway’s community, commerce and culture. As that story goes… the museum building, originally located at […]
Blythewood Christmas parade set for Dec. 8
October 17, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has announced that the Town will organize the Christmas Parade. The parade will be held rain or shine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, In case of severe weather, the parade will be postponed to 2 p.m. on the following Sunday, Dec. 15. Float entries and sponsorship applications […]
