WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
Blythewood Town Council candidate forum set for Oct. 23
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for two seats on Blythewood Town Council, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church’s Youth Building which is located behind the church facing McNulty Road. Councilman Rich McKenrick is running for re-election, and the other seat is vacant after Councilwoman Erica Page […]
BHS&M to host ‘Burning of Columbia’ author
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – February, 2025, marked the 160th anniversary of General Sherman’s march across South Carolina during the civil war, and, specifically, the burning of Columbia. That burning will be the subject of a special program presented by the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum on Thursday, Oct. 23, featuring ‘Carnival of Destruction’ author Tom Elmore, who […]
Blythewood Historical Society to host Veterans Day Celebration
October 16, 2025 By
Blythewood – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its 9th annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC State Military Museum, the Blue Star Mothers’ Table, American Heritage Foundation Military vehicles, Purple Heart Town, Patriot […]
CTW workshop unites, readies, prepares
October 9, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – When Hurricane Helene roared through Fairfield County last year, it didn’t just knock out power lines. It rattled the community’s sense of readiness. In the aftermath, the CTW (Cross the Waters) Community Council is stepping up to make sure residents will be better prepared in the future when nature comes calling. As […]
Pig on the Ridge will be spooky this year
October 9, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge is back this year for the 26th year in a row. This is one of South Carolina’s most anticipated barbecue festivals, with cooks and guests from all over the South attending. This year’s Pig on the Ridge will happen in downtown Ridgeway as usual, but is taking a spooky […]
Agnes Woodard celebrates 100 years
October 9, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A gala was recently held at Blythewood’s Doko Manor for friends and family to celebrate the 100th birthday of Agnes Gladden Woodard. Born in the Mitford Community on Sept. 2, 1925, Woodard said she has witnessed many remarkable social changes and technological advancements in her 100 years. House Representative Annie McDaniel presented […]
Fairfield Scholars
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Genealogy Society presented $1,000 scholarship on Monday, Oct. 6, to the Society’s 2025 winners, Jazmin Goodwin, pictured above with Eddie Killian, Director of Genealogy Research, and Kenley Green, left. The presentation was made in the garden area behind the museum.
Rock Around the Clock is Oct.10 & 11
October 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s almost time to Rock Around the Clock in downtown Winnsboro. Two days of fun and entertainment kick off on Friday, Oct. 10 with a concert and street dance featuring the ACE Party Band. Saturday’s fun will start at 9 a.m. as Congress St. will fill with vendors, games, […]
Lebanon PCA celebrates 250 years of faith and fellowship
October 2, 2025 By
LEBANON — Lebanon Presbyterian Church marked a remarkable milestone this past weekend, celebrating its 250th anniversary with a three-day series of events filled with worship, music, fellowship, and gratitude for generations of faith. The festivities began Friday evening with a family game and recreation night followed by a meal, drawing current members, visitors, and former […]
