BLYTHEWOOD — A second annual Farmers Banquet is planned for Friday, Oct. 24 to celebrate local farmers, the Blythewood Farmers Market, and the community. This outdoor dining experience will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the pavilion in the field behind Blythewood Presbyterian Church, and will seats 100 guests. Diners will be served […]
Lunch on the Lawn
October 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Library hosted Kelly Miller Elementary students on Friday, Sept. 19 for their second annual Lunch on the Lawn. School faculty and staff collaborated with library staff to a day of fun, games, education, and book check outs. The students enjoyed playing games inside and outside of the library, touring the library, […]
Fairfield hosts Kids Market
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Farmer’s Market’s first-ever Kids Market last weekend was lots of fun and a great success, according to Market Director Jamie Vain. Held in conjunction with the Fairfield Market’s regular market day and the national Kids Market organization’s Columbia branch, there were nine kid vendors selling everything from baked goods and books […]
Izard inducted as AANA Fellow
September 25, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY — Ridgeway resident Macia Iszard, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA Annual Congress in Nashville. AANA Fellows are recognized in their field for being outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates. Acceptance criteria […]
History comes alive at Ridgeway museum event
September 25, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – There is notable interest in Native Americans in our area, evident from the crowd who attended the Native American History and Culture event held at the Isaac C Thomas Historical Museum in Ridgeway on Saturday. The event was hosted by the museum with funding through the South Carolina Humanities. Event speakers Joshua Shumak, […]
Groundbreaking kicks off Fortune Springs Park renovation
September 18, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Fortune Springs Park on Sept. 12 was the start of something big. The project’s design finalization and construction is funded by $2,715,569.90 from SCOR’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Stormwater Infrastructure Program (ASIP). An existing stormwater pond will be restored, new 24-inch drainage pipe and […]
Ridgeway museum to host Native American program
September 18, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – If you have old arrowheads that you’re curious about – what they were used for and what tribe they’re from – bring them to the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum in Ridgeway, on Saturday, and you will likely learn their history and origin. That’s when the museum and the South Carolina Humanities, a […]
Community supports Animal Shelter
September 18, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center was filled with wagging tails, laughter, and community spirit this past Saturday, Sept. 13, as well over a hundred of the community’s animal advocates gathered for the first-ever Paws for a Cause community fundraiser event that raised a little over $3,000 for the shelter. The day […]
DPH joins the effort to spread awareness about folic acid
September 11, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Every year, about 1 in 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, many serious birth defects can be prevented, which is why the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), along with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN), […]
Beautifully Blessed hosts 8th annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant
September 11, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The 8th Annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant, presented by Beautifully Blessed Pageantry, was held in late August. Pageant Director Shameika Sims says it was a spectacular success. “Families, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate beauty, confidence, and purpose as contestants of all ages graced the stage with poise and charm,” she […]
