RIDGEWAY — The American Revolution comes to Fairfield County this month as the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum prepares to host a deep dive into Fairfield County’s colonial past. On Saturday, Feb. 21, the museum will present “Revolutionary Struggles, the Patriots, & Battle Sites of Colonial Fairfield (1776–1783).” Pelham Lyles, Director of the Fairfield County […]
29th Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade set for Sunday
December 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The 29th Anniversary of the Town of Blythewood’s Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 – rain or shine. This year’s parade will feature 57 parade entries including 17 floats, several bands and sports teams from Blythewood and Westwood High School, elected officials, first responders, dancing girls, vintage vehicles, […]
Holidays on the Ridge set for Dec. 5 – 7
December 4, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway prides itself on being a Historic District with most of the buildings having been built between 1890 and 1915. It is designated by the National Register as a significant example of a virtually intact turn-of-the-century town whose development was tied to agricultural prosperity brought on by cotton. Ridgeway’s Isaac C Thomas Historical […]
Fairfield Museum drop-in set for Dec. 7
December 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Museum’s annual Christmas Open House will be held on Dec. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. The 1830 museum building will be decorated by members of Fairfield County’s three garden clubs in live greenery typical of early Southern homes. The dining room will feature a table laden with holiday hors […]
Rock the Clock this weekend
October 9, 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 at 8 p.m. with the traditional Street Dance featuring the ACE Party Band. Food trucks and vendors will be on site; beer and wine will […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lake Wateree Association seeks funding for annual July 4th fireworks show
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – The Lake Wateree Association is preparing to host it’s more than 60-year-old annual fireworks show on July 4th. But as the show and the attendance has grown over the years, costs have escalated, and organizers say more funding is needed. “The 20 – 25 minute show costs about $1,000 a minute,” said […]
Seven Blythewood farms featured on Ag + Art tour June 7-8
June 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Seven Blythewood farms and numerous artisans will be showcased Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 during Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour. The tour is a free, self-guided tour of local farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand where their […]
Fairfield Alumni Association to host car, truck, slingshot show
May 15, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield School Alumni Association is sponsoring a day of family fun and entertainment on Saturday, May 17 featuring the Association’s own classic car and truck club. Other car clubs will represent Camden, Columbia, Blair, and Winnsboro. There will also be a display and demonstrations of the popular three-wheel slingshots, all in downtown […]
