BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Rotary Club awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships to Westwood and Blythewood High School graduates on May 25. The club gives the Memorial Scholarship in memory of Frank Riley, Wendy Broderick, Joe Sharpe and Johnny Bloodworth. Receiving the Memorial Scholarship are, from left, Lauren Menne, Emmalyn Gilbreath, Kameron Rolack and Luther […]
Upfit and Open for Fun
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The playground at Doko Meadows Park reopened on Tuesday, May 30. The area was busy with people, big and small, on Wednesday morning following the announcement of its reopening. The park had been closed since mid-April for turf installation. New shades were added over the slide equipment in December 2020.
MUSC offers free health care services to Fairfield
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is bringing a Healthy Me Healthy SC program that offers free health care improvement opportunities to the community to Fairfield County. Some of the free health screenings offered by the program include blood pressure and blood sugar. To improve the overall health and well-being of the […]
5K is third charity event organized by teen
June 1, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Thirteen-year old Rebecca Ashley has organized a charity 5K and fun run/walk to be held Saturday, June 10, at Westwood High School to benefit Transitions Homeless Shelter in Columbia. Quite a task for a 13-year-old, but don’t let Rebecca’s young age fool you. She knows what she’s doing. The Muller Road seventh grader […]
McCrorey-Liston alums reminisce
June 1, 2023 By
BLAIR – Rain and inclement weather didn’t stop fellowship among classmates at the McCrorey-Liston School Tailgate Reunion on May 27. Thanks to class leaders who worked diligently to inform classmates of the event, approximately 200 graduates and attendees from 1961-1986 gathered at Willie Lee Robinson Park to reminisce. Classes pitched tents and prepared refreshments for […]
Summer Nights
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The New Local band entertained during the first of a series of four Summer Nights concerts planned for this summer in downtown Winnsboro. With a good crowd, good music and a car show, the crowd didn’t mind braving a slight chill in the air. The next concert, set for Sat., June 24 will […]
Local panelists talk about stopping violence
May 25, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Stop the Violence meeting at Bethlehem Baptist church in Ridgeway last week brought six local law enforcement and education leaders together to discuss ways the community can work together to eliminate violence – primarily youth violence – in the community. Harrison facilitated the discussion. The panelists discussed ways to communicate to the […]
Willow Lake celebrates anniversary
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Willow Lake Church in Blythewood will celebrate two anniversaries at a special service on Sunday, June 4 – the church’s 25th anniversary and Pastor Jeff Benson’s 20th anniversary at the church. The community is invited to the anniversary festivities that will include a luncheon. Pastor Benson, a native of north-western Pennsylvania, came to […]
Doko playground gets upfit
May 25, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New turf, new shade, great fun …the children’s playground at Doko Park is almost ready for play. Town Administrator Carroll Williamson said if all goes well the playground should be open this weekend. The Town recently erected large shades as well as installed artificial turf. The park is also completely fenced for security.
May 25, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Majestic Academy held its second annual May Day festival on May 6, complete with inflatables, student performances, food and more. Pictured above are May Day pageant winners Princess Caeli McDufffie (2) and Prince Easton Hollingsworth (2). Landyn Brown (6 mo.), not pictured, was also crowned a winner. The Royal Court winners are Jayda […]
