BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Library continues to be closed to the public, but has announced the following expansion of services with minimal contact. Expanded options are now offered for curbside pick-up for holds. Upon receiving notification that holds are ready for pick up, library patrons can access holds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and […]
Westwood High School reschedules football games
October 5, 2020 By
COLUMBIA — Westwood High school will reschedule two varsity and two junior varsity football games against Dreher High School and Irmo High School On Monday, October 5, 2020, 12 student athletes were placed on quarantine for 14 days after the school was notified that an athlete from the opposing team at the October 3 football […]
Fairfield County offices re-opening Oct. 5
September 24, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County offices will reopen to the public on Oct. 5. The government complex, has been closed to the public except by appointment since March 19. “To keep our customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we request that everyone wear a face mask while in the building and practice social […]
$8.2M loans available to BW, Fairfield businesses
August 13, 2020 By
COLUMBIA – More than $8M is available for low interest loans to assist businesses and agribusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loans can range from $50,000 to $750,000 and are available in 29 SC counties, including Richland and Fairfield counties. Funding for the SC Business Loan Fund (SCBLF) has been provided from the U.S. Economic […]
COVID-19 numbers by zip code
August 3, 2020 By
SCDHEC’s latest update for coronavirus case numbers in the following Blythewood and Fairfield County zip codes. BLYTHEWOOD – 304 reported cases FAIRFIELD COUNTY – 533 reported cases, 23 deaths Fairfield ranks sixth highest county in the state for COVID-19 cases at 2,385.11 per 100,000 residents Because DHEC does not report specific case numbers for several […]
Sharing Food
July 23, 2020 By
Distribution volunteers Rep. Annie McDaniel and Fairfield County Recreation Department employee Larry Perry load boxes of fruits and vegetables into 200 vehicles at the Fairfield County Commerce Center during the County’s fifth food distribution event. Sponsored by Fairfield County Council and Fairfield Forward, the event distributed a total of 800 boxes at the Commerce Center, […]
Free COVID-19 testing in Ridgeway
July 22, 2020 By
RIDGEWAY – Free COVID-19 testing will be available at Geiger Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, July 23. No pre-registration or appointment necessary; valid IDs are required. Walk up or drive thru. Geiger is located at 150 TM Cook Lane, Ridgeway. The event is a collaboration between Fairfield County District 1 representatives. […]
Pig on the Ridge canceled
July 16, 2020 By
RIDGEWAY – This won’t be the year of the pig. The Pig on the Ridge festival steering committee made the decision this week to cancel the Pig on the Ridge festival that was scheduled for the first weekend in November in Ridgeway. It would have been the 22nd year for the successful festival. “I know […]
County encourages use of facemasks
July 16, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County council resolution encourages but won’t require people to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic. In a unanimous vote Monday, council approved the resolution. It asks residents and visitors to wear “face coverings when in public locations where social distancing is not possible.” “The main thing is that we can do […]
4 food shares set for Thursday, July 17
July 15, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The fifth Fairfield County mobile food pantry is scheduled for distribution in Fairfield County at four separate locations at the same time – Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m. Food Share boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed to the first 200 households at each location. Boxes are limited to two […]
