BLYTHEWOOD – The owner of a music school in Blythewood offered a proposal at a recent meeting of the Blythewood Town Council: a local children’s theatre to be created in partnership with the nonprofit Columbia Children’s Theatre and with help from the town of Blythewood. “We’ve been working with Columbia Children’s Theatre over the last […]
Residents upset over EMS services
October 13, 2022 By
MITFORD – During a Mitford/Lake Wateree community meeting held last Thursday evening at the Mitford community center, residents expressed concern to Fairfield county leaders about whether the EMS station in their area is closed and how their community’s health and safety has been negatively and dramatically impacted by the lack of adequate EMS service. “My […]
The Addams Family opens at Pine Tree Playhouse Oct. 14
October 13, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – They’re creepy they’re kooky, and they’re at the Pine Tree Playhouse. The Playhouse’s next production is “The Addams Family A New Musical” opening Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. and running Oct. 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. with matinees on Oct. 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. Director Shane Moody has assembled […]
The Addams Family double header this weekend
October 13, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The movie The Addams Family ‘Weird is Relative’ is playing in Doko Park Saturday night, Oct. 15, and The Addams Family ‘A New Musical’ will begin at the Pine Tree Playhouse in Winnsboro on Friday, Oct 14. The Addams Family Movie in the Park is the last of the season. The series of […]
Fairfield Forward developing five-year strategic plan
October 13, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Forward has begun a three-month process to develop a strategic plan to set the direction for the consortium for 2023-2027 and attract new funding. The process will include stakeholder interviews, benchmarking, and a two-day retreat in October. Fairfield Forward has engaged the consulting firm of Kulik Strategic Advisers (KSA) to assist in […]
New Stuff at Doko Park Playground
October 6, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A handicap-accessible zip line for kids was recently installed in the Doko Meadows playground. Also coming by the end of the year is a big shade. The line and shade were approved by council more than a year ago but were stalled by the supply issue. The playground is open from sunrise to […]
FCSO to hold Citizen’s Academy
October 6, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is planning its next Citizens’ Academy, Class No. 9, tentatively scheduled to begin in mid- to late October and finish up in early December. The class will be held every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., for 6 weeks at the FCSO Training Center (former SC National […]
New Town Hall
September 29, 2022 By
JENKINSVILLE – An open house and ribbon cutting were held Sept. 25 for the new Jenkinsville town hall/community center and outdoor recreation complex. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Mayor Greg Ginyard recalled the rich history of Jenkinsville when there were local shops, restaurants, and clubs lining the streets. The new facility is located at 7769 […]
Combat veterans’ memorial planned for town hall
September 29, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Historical Society president Carolyn Lomas and Jim McLean, also a member of the Society presented information at the town council meeting on Monday night about a proposed combat veteran memorial to be erected in front of the town hall. Lomas said the vision for the memorial dates back to the 2015 Historical […]
Working Together
September 29, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Rotary Club met Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Council on Aging. This week’s program sponsor was Angi Connor and her guest speakers were Bobbie and Paul Dove, Past District Governor and current President of the local Lions Club. They both spoke on the importance of growing clubs that serve the community. […]
