BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – The Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway 50-mile Big Grab yard sale will happen Friday, Sept 8 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sat, Sept 9 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The figure 8 loop of shopping extends up Hwy 21 from Blythewood to Ridgeway, then along Highway 34 to Winnsboro where vendors […]
Saluting 100 years of the Tin Man
September 7, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Three Ridgeway mayors reigned over the 100th anniversary celebration of the Town’s Tin Man water tower on Saturday. Current Mayor Heath Cookendorfer introduced the two previous mayors who shared stories about the tower. Former Mayor Rufus Jones laughed as he told about how one morning during his youth, the town’s folk woke up […]
Scout to hold public meeting on Sept. 19
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public meeting is set for Sept. 19 for members of the pubic to ask questions and learn more about the progress of the Scout Motors project in the Blythewood Industrial Park. A number of state and county agencies and other organizations with connections to the Scout Motors project will be on hand […]
Lions spaghetti dinner Sept. 14
September 7, 2023 By
WINNBORO – The Winnsboro Lions Club will hold its annual spaghetti fundraiser supper Thursday evening, Sept.14, at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. The meal will be dine-in or take-out, from 5- 7 p.m. The dinner will include homemade spaghetti sauce (with or without mushrooms), noodles, tossed salad, garlic bread, and iced tea and […]
Lemonade stand raises $300 for Christian Assistance Bridge
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four Blythewood girls and their moms report that their lemonade stand, which they operated on Aug. 6, brought in just over $300 to help CAB (Christian Assistance Bridge), a local food pantry in Blythewood that serves both Blythewood and Fairfield County. “I’m very grateful for the people that not only lived in the […]
First year celebration
September 7, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Shortly after Daniel and Lauren Stines moved to Fairfield in 2021, they said they realized there was a need for a Christian-based children and youth program in the community. “Fortunately, we found like-minded folks within our new church, First Baptist of Winnsboro, and two other churches in the community – Lebanon Presbyterian […]
Operation Christmas Child needs volunteers
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Just as young children in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro look forward to opening Christmas presents and finding a soccer ball, a cuddly stuffed animal, or game, children in developing countries around the world have the same dreams. For many of those children, however there will be no Christmas joy, no soccer ball or […]
Blair Highway dedicated in memory of Johnny Peoples
August 31, 2023 By
BLAIR – The many friends and family members of the late Deacon Johnny Peoples gathered near the intersection of Highway 34 West and Pearson Rd. on Saturday to dedicate a section of Highway 34 as the Johnny Peoples Memorial Highway. It was a special way that the Blair community and beyond continue to remember and […]
Big Grab is Sept. 8-9
August 31, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Find a spot and bring your stuff. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to mark your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway and along 50 miles of roadways between the towns Fri., Sept 8 from […]
Fairfield County Royalty
August 31, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The 7th Annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant was held at Redemption Church of God in Winnsboro on Saturday, Aug. 26. Young ladies from across the state of South Carolina traveled to compete for the covenant Fairfield County Grand Supreme title. Contestants took to the stage in casual wear, formal wear and several […]
