WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Historical Museum will host its annual old-fashioned Christmas open house on Dec. 2, the first Sunday in December, from 3 – 5 p.m. The 1830 Museum will be decorated for the season in period fashion by partnering garden clubs and volunteers from the Fairfield County Historical Society. The lower rooms […]
Blythewood celebrates the holidays
November 21, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor J. Michael Ross, right, and one of the Blythewood Parade organizers, Paul Richert, get ready to kick off the holidays in Blythewood this weekend. After a day of holiday shopping and eating out locally on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 24, residents will gather at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25 to light […]
Calling all high school filmmakers
November 21, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Doko Film Fest is inviting the submission of films created by South Carolina high school-age filmmakers. “The film fest is about films created by high school filmmakers that stimulate and entertain a live audience with their visual story telling art,” Film Fest creator Ray Smith said. “The Film Fest is a place […]
Get set for parades, tree lighting
November 21, 2018 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The holidays will officially kick off in Fairfield County on Saturday, Nov. 24 with a full day of shopping and eating out – locally. Merchants in Ridgway and Winnsboro will be hosting special Shop Small sales and events, and many foods and crafts will be on sale at the Farmer’s & Artisans’ […]
Blythewood war hero recounts combat
November 15, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood resident James Lecher, a former Army Ranger and an American hero, was guest speaker at the Blythewood Historical society’s Veteran’s Day program Sunday afternoon. Now retired from the Army, Lecher recounted to guests at the program his experience in Mogadishu, Somalia with Task Force Ranger that was made famous by the book […]
Mayor announces town’s Christmas festivities
November 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The town’s upcoming holiday events include the annual Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall and the Christmas parade. The tree lighting is set for Sunday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. “We hope everyone in the community will take an hour to come over to Town Hall for this wonderful event […]
Historical Society sets veterans event
November 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society and Museum will host the community for a Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House on Sunday, Nov. 11. The program will include guest speaker, Blythewood resident Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Lechner who has over thirty years’ experience in military and security operations. He was active in counter insurgency, […]
Pig on the Ridge festival soars
November 8, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge lived up to the hype last weekend as it does almost every year, with great weather and a large, hungry crowd. “Probably one of the best Pig on the Ridge events we’ve cooked! Looking forward to next year!” Tony Crout of Doko Smoke Barbecue in Blythewood posted to his […]
