FAIRFIELD COUNTY – When Laura Collins’ 26 year old stallion died last October, her grief was abated only by the knowledge that he would live on in his last offspring that was foaled in April. The colt now romps with his mom in the field that was the stallion’s favorite pasture and where he is […]
Fairfield County Arts Council presents juried show, “Motions”
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Rectory at St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the Fairfield County Arts Council opening reception for the juried show “Motions” on Friday June 14 at 5 p.m. The juried show will feature artists interpreting work within the theme of motion. Robert Matheson, a professional artist working and living in Newberry, will judge […]
KS & Peba Wilson to perform Sunday at Doko Meadows Park
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Pop musician KS and country music singer Peba Wilson will be performing at the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater in Blythewood’s Doko Park on Sunday, June 16, from 1:30 – 9 p.m. The family-friendly event includes food, games and music, according to Lee Rosen of M2P Records, producer of the event. While tickets are $20 […]
Blythewood ‘Mayor for a Day’ gets limo treatment
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A seven-year-old Lake Carolina second grader, Gaius Bethea, spent the better part of Friday, June. 7, reigning over Blythewood as mayor. That good fortune befell the mini mayor when his parents, Gary and Shayla Bethea of Crickentree were the highest bidder at a school auction. As part of the annual Lake Carolina Elementary […]
Calvary Baptist pastor honored on anniversary
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – More than a hundred friends, family, and congregants of Calvary Independent Baptist Church gathered at Purity Lodge in Ridgeway on Saturday to honor Rev. Patrick Bryant, the church’s pastor and his wife and First Lady Christanny Bryant. The occasion was the Pastor’s eighth anniversary at Calvary. Organized by Della Waden and Jamie Buffort, […]
Farmers’ Market vouchers available for Fairfield seniors
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Qualified senior citizens can now receive vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers this summer. To qualify, seniors must be aged 60 or older with low income, be a resident of Fairfield County, and provide proof of identity (driver’s license or I.D. Card). Seniors must apply in person to receive […]
Richland County Ag + Art
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Last week’s Richland County Ag + Art Tour included five Blythewood farms: Crooked Cedar Farm, Doko Farm, Fabel Farm, One Hubcap Farm, and Purple Teuter Farm. The farms featured animals, farm-grown produce, flower farms, and many local artisans displaying and selling their products.
Blythewood farms on Ag + Art Tour June 8-9
June 6, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Farmers, painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County – and Blythewood – June 8-9. Farms will be open for visitors from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Now in its 13th year, the […]
Young members of LDS church keep tradition alive with commemorative trek
June 6, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Approximately 100 students from Blythewood, Fairfield County and surrounding areas who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) will participate next week in a trek, simulating a trip on foot that members of the church made across the country in 1848 to reach the Utah Valley. The […]
Fireworks and music set for July 3 at Doko Meadows Park
June 6, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has a big bash planned in Doko Park for this year’s Independence Day celebration. It’s the family-fun Rockin’ Red White & Blue festival. “It’s going to happen on Wednesday, July 3 this year,” Mayor Sloan Griffin announced. “And it’s going to be big, with music, fireworks and lots of […]
