WINNSBORO – Element Electronics hosted an Element Cares event two weeks ago, distributing 100 meals in downtown Winnsboro. On hand to assist with the distribution were representatives from Element Electronics, officials from the Town of Winnsboro and Fairfield County Economic Development, and SC House Representative Annie E McDaniel.
Step into the Holidays with First Steps
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County First Steps will host a holiday fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. at 142 S. Congress St., in Winnsboro – across the street from Cornwallis House of Tea. The event will offer door prizes, food, drinks, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, food and craft vendors. Vendor registration is $10. […]
Law Dog Glow Run lights up Downtown Winnsboro
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Downtown Winnsboro was glowing bright on Saturday, Oct. 25, as runners, walkers, and families came together for the Law Dog Glow Run 5K Festival, a community fundraiser supporting the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. The event, held in the Magistrate’s parking lot on S. Congress Street, blended fitness, fun, and fellowship with […]
Pig on the Ridge kicks off Oct. 31
October 23, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – The Pig is [almost] back! Ridgeway’s most popular event, Pig on the Ridge, returns next weekend with a new twist – an evening of Halloween fun. Traditionally the ‘No Pigs Allowed’ portion of the festival, Friday night will offer that and more from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Spooky delights include trick-or-treating and a […]
Fairfield man treks the 480-mile Camino de Santiago
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Monticello resident Pete Oliver, 64, accomplished a major adventure earlier this year: hiking a historic European pilgrimage route called the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James. He walked for 40 days, from May 9 to June 17, completing a 480-mile journey through France and Spain. Along the way, he […]
Fall into Fun: A weekend of excitement awaits
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — A weekend full of family-friendly fall events is on deck as organizations in Blythewood and Fairfield County have a variety of festivals, activities, and community gatherings planned from Friday through Sunday. Festivities begin Friday, Oct. 24, with Fabulous Fall Friday in downtown Ridgeway. From 6 to 8 p.m., shops will stay open […]
Midlands STEM rallies behind one of its own
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
Blythewood Town Council candidate forum set for Oct. 23
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for two seats on Blythewood Town Council, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church’s Youth Building which is located behind the church facing McNulty Road. Councilman Rich McKenrick is running for re-election, and the other seat is vacant after Councilwoman Erica Page […]
BHS&M to host ‘Burning of Columbia’ author
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – February, 2025, marked the 160th anniversary of General Sherman’s march across South Carolina during the civil war, and, specifically, the burning of Columbia. That burning will be the subject of a special program presented by the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum on Thursday, Oct. 23, featuring ‘Carnival of Destruction’ author Tom Elmore, who […]
Blythewood Historical Society to host Veterans Day Celebration
October 16, 2025 By
Blythewood – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its 9th annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC State Military Museum, the Blue Star Mothers’ Table, American Heritage Foundation Military vehicles, Purple Heart Town, Patriot […]
