FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The reward has now risen to $20,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed a young man at a birthday party in the Greenbrier area of Fairfield County last month. “He needs to be off the street. He don’t need to be out there,” said […]
Blythewood honors Purple Heart recipients
August 10, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Sunday, Town of Blythewood hosted its third annual Purple Heart event. As a designated Purple Heart Town, the Blythewood sets aside this day to honor residents both past and present who have dedicated their lives to their country and who have been wounded in combat. During Blythewood’s Purple Heart event on Sunday, […]
Chicken bog brings in over $1200 for Farmer’s Market rental fees
August 10, 2023 By
Market Moves to Zion St. for August WINNSBORO – Monday was pick-up day for those who ordered Chicken Bog meals for a fundraiser dubbed the “Save the Market Chicken Bog Fundraiser.” Market manager Jamie Vaine said the community response was overwhelming, raising more than $1,200. Sponsored by the Fairfield Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market, the chicken […]
Market struggles to pay county’s $50/hour rental fees
August 3, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – In a continuing effort to cover a $50 per hour rental fee the Fairfield County government has charged for use of the Farmers and Artisans market building since April of this year, the market vendors have been conducting monthly fundraisers. For August, they prepared 121 prepaid chicken bog dinners that they sold for […]
Blythewood’s Bob Redfern named an Outdoor Legend
August 3, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Longtime Blythewood resident Bob Redfern will join some exclusive company when he is inducted into the “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame Aug. 10 in Springfield, MO. The “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame recognizes outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen who, through hard work and devotion to the outdoors in […]
Purple Heart ceremony at Manor set for Aug. 6
August 3, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood will hold a National Purple Heart Day ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Doko Manor in Doko Meadows Park. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving their country with the U.S. military on […]
Celebrating 200 Years
August 3, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Shady Grove Church celebrated its 200th church anniversary July 26 through July 30 with the theme of, “We’ve come this far by faith.” Featured speakers were: Rev. Terry Corbin of St. Paul Baptist in Winnsboro; Rev. Bennie Colley, Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro; Rev. Jonathan Ball, St. Peter Community Church […]
BW Cigar & Wine hosts Back-to-School Bash
August 3, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – These Blythewood students stopped by the Blythewood Cigar and Wine’s back-to-school bash to load up on some great supplies including individual automatic pencil sharpeners.
Crickentree recognizes graduates, honorees
August 3, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Crickentree community recognizes its neighborhood’s graduates and honorees from all educational levels. Parker Craig, J.D., son of Steven and Sharleen Craig, received his Juris Doctorate degree from the College of Charleston School of Law and plans to pursue a law career. Dr. Dub Taylor received his Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden […]
Hoof & Paw Supports Fairfield Animals –
August 3, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Kathy Faulk, president of Hoof & Paw, recently donated two checks on behalf of Hoof & Paw to Fairfield County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Director Bob Innes- $6,250.00 for Spay/Neuter and $3,125.00 for Heartworm Treatment.
