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. […]
Forecast analysis for Fairfield & Blythewood
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – We’ve had a front draped across the Blythewood & Fairfield county areas earlier this week bringing us some widely scattered rain and storms. That front has pushed south and out of the area being replaced by high pressure. High pressure should keep us dry to end the work week. I have left […]
Beautifully Blessed hosts annual Fairfield County Pageant
August 15, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On Saturday, Aug. 10, Beautifully Blessed Pageantry hosted the 7th Annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant, celebrating beauty, unity, and community spirit. The event showcased the talents of participants across various age groups, with winners crowned in categories ranging from Early Bird Entry to Mrs. Queen. Led by co-directors US Miss Modern Shamieka […]
SCDOT seeks public input on future of transportation
August 15, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is still looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey which will close on Sept. 6. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan for the future of South Carolina’s transportation network. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is […]
Catherine Muller, 100, to be buried in Blythewood
August 15, 2024 By
Catherine Muller died on Aug. 11, 2024. She lived 100 wonderful years, a dozen of which were in Blythewood. She and her husband Fred moved there from Texas in 1959 because they wanted to raise their four children on what today is known as the Muller farm on Muller Road where he grew up. It […]
Firefighters needed in Fairfield County
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Long an advocate for full staffing of Fairfield County’s fire stations, County Councilwoman Peggy Swearingen has said more than once: “If you live in western Fairfield County and your house catches on fire, it’s going to burn down.” While he doesn’t agree with Swearingen’s assessment, Fairfield County Fire Chief Jamie Webb says the […]
Portion of Longtown Road East Closed
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed and detoured a portion of Longtown Road East in Richland County to repair weather-related pavement damage. SCDOT will make repairs as weather conditions allow. Drivers are encouraged to follow the signed detour route. Drivers traveling south down Longtown Road East may turn right onto Longtown […]
Fireworks aren’t fun for everyone
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Firework events have become a fixture of celebrations, from weddings to national holidays. But for dogs, horses, and other domestic and wild animals, firework celebrations can result in extreme fear, separation, injury and even death when animals are hit by cars or have other mishaps while fleeing the sights and sounds of firework […]
Volunteers urgently needed to help children
August 8, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Volunteer Guardian ad Litem’s are urgently needed in Fairfield County to advocate for abused and neglected children. Free online training to be a Guardian ad Litem is available through a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy. Guardian ad Litems advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are […]
Seniors enjoy Lunch at the Market
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A special farmers market event last week, ‘Lunch at the Market,’ gave older adults and their friends in the community an opportunity to shop for farm fresh food, engage in conversation, meet neighbors for lunch, and enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends. Held on Wednesday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to […]
