If there were a hidden treasure in the dirt surrounding second base on Field 2 at Blythewood Park, it would have been discovered during a Wee Ball game this Spring. The Blythewood Youth Baseball and Softball League’s youngest players often gave in to temptation at second base… after all, a red dirt treasure is hard […]
A Blair Bodega
May 11, 2023 By
BLAIR – The lot surrounding Store34 in Blair was filled with vendors and shoppers last Saturday for the Blair Spring Fling. Vendors offered jewelry, woodwork, art, wreaths, pottery, produce, farm-raised meats and more.
FCSO Deputy Dog of the Month
May 11, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Every month, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office “deputizes” one of the many pets at the Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center to publicize the need to find homes for all of us. Sheriff Will Montgomery has said he believes that everyone should do their part in this endeavor. Anyway, about me. […]
Rotary golfs for scholars
May 4, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Keith Spitler, representing his winning team, shows off the championship trophy for the Annual Blythewood Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament, sponsored by CharterNex, brought in about $8,000 that will be spent for scholarships for graduating seniors from Blythewood and Westwood High Schools.
A big shelter donation from Danny & Ron’s Rescue
May 4, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta of Danny & Ron’s Rescue in Camden dropped by the Fairfield County Animal Shelter last week to present a $7,500 check to the shelter. Following the check presentation, Robertshaw and Danta presented gift cards to the shelter staff as well as signed copies of their book, Forever […]
Team Greatness Wins
May 4, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The 2023 winners of the GET FIT! Weight Loss Challenge at the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department are, from left: Barbara Riley, Deloris Gilbert and team captain Carolyn Richmond. Not pictured is Delaura Wadlington
Free internet available for eligible Fairfield residents
May 4, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Plugged In is a new, free program from Columbia Urban League in partnership with Fairfield County School District and Viasat. The program provides eligible households in Fairfield County with three years of high-speed satellite internet, a laptop, and online resources supporting education, health, career development and more, all at no cost. Households with […]
Sidewalk Shoppin’
May 4, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Three-year-old fashionista Hazel Wilkes helped her mom sell some cute outfits from her mom’s Facebook store, Bows & Bowties, during the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce’s recent Sidewalk Sale-A-Bration. Their ‘shop’ was located in front of Jerrica Beam’s To Be Stitched boutique on Congress Street in downtown Winnsboro.
Lobby/Drive-thru Open
May 4, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The lobby and drive-thru window of the newly constructed Fairfield Electric Coop office in Winnsboro is now open. Located at 3129 US Highway 321 N, the 5,000 square facility is expected to be completed soon. Office hours for the lobby and drive-thru are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
May 4, 2023 By
Carrie Belton Able celebrated her 90th birthday on April 12 with her family at the Retreat Restaurant on Lake Wateree in Ridgeway. Mrs. Able is shown here enjoying her birthday flowers. Gardening is one of her favorite activities. She also enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her family and her dog Lucky. […]
