As Pickleball Craze Spreads, Mitford Rec & Jeep Rogers YMCA Add Courts MITFORD – In early November of 2022, two Mitford women, Lori Digh and her friend Lori Boyt, had a Facebook conversation that would eventually bring a new sport to their community. The conversation was about the need for a pickleball court for the […]
Pat Conroy exhibit at Blythewood Library
September 28, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Pat Conroy was a celebrated South Carolina author with a gift for words that resonated with people, both in South Carolina and beyond. Conroy’s friend and Citadel basketball teammate, Blythewoodian Doug Bridges, will be sharing stories about the famous writer’s life and, for the first time, exhibiting a collection of memorabilia that’s not […]
Community wishes Bob Innes well
September 28, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – It was a bittersweet moment Monday as Fairfield County’s animal control director stepped to the podium for perhaps the last time. Usually Bob Innes, in his distinct British accent, takes to the lectern to advocate on behalf of abused and abandoned animals. He’s lobbied for stronger animal care laws. He’s pleaded for funding […]
‘Walk A Mile In Their Shoes’ event set for Oct. 7
September 28, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and Winnsboro Department of Public Safety are teaming up to sponsor Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a domestic violence awareness walk. Its purpose is to bring awareness and take a stand in solidarity with survivors of stalking, child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. The free event, […]
Estate planning made easy
September 21, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Estate planning was made easy last Friday evening for about 40 people who attended the estate planning seminar at the First Baptist Church in Ridgeway. Deborah McCutchan, a financial Advisor with Edward Jones, talked about how to create an estate strategy now that provides for the present, and gives peace of mind for […]
A Meal to Warm Your Heart
September 21, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Lions Club held its annual spaghetti fundraiser supper on Sept.14, at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. The meal was dine-in or take-out. Lions’ fundraisers provide funds to underwrite vision services, primarily. Winnsboro Lions provide annual eye exams and eyeglasses for thirty-six local, needy citizens. “We move school children to […]
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office reaches out
September 21, 2023 By
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Chester County Sheriff’s Office and the Blackstock Fish Camp for a ‘Lemonade with Law Enforcement’ event last Friday. Officers from both departments gathered in Blackstock for the community outreach event. On Wednesday, prior to the event in Blackstock, the Sheriff’s Office hosted an event in Winnsboro that was geared […]
In The Danger Zone
September 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Between inflatable mattresses and pilot costumes, everyone got into the spirit for the double-feature screenings of Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick at Doko Meadows Park on Saturday. The free Movie in the Park series is sponsored by the Town of Blythewood and Erica Page with Guaranteed Rate Infinity. The next showing will […]
