BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor J. Michael Ross is inviting members of the Blythewood community to an On the Table breakfast at Lizard’s Thicket Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. “The occasion is a one-day opportunity to build personal connections and explore how we can work together to make our community stronger,” Ross said. Those who participate in […]
Rockin Down the Road
October 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The Rock Around the Clock classic car show brought 145 cars and trucks and thousands of visitors to Winnsboro on Saturday. Entries were registered from six states. Organized by Sam Edenfield each year, the popular show always draws several entries from Blythewood. Coleman Trapp, above, drove his blue 1954 Oldsmobile over for the […]
Behavioral Health celebrates Recovery Month
October 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Behavioral Health Services celebrated Recovery Month last week with a drop-in at its new facility on the bypass. Highlight of the program were the annual award presentations which included Volunteer Appreciation (Dr. Virginia Schafer); Support and Promotion of BHS Services (Rep. MaryGail Douglas, Dist. 41 and County Councilman Billy Smith); The […]
It’s time to rock again!
October 4, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – The big show – Rock Around the Clock – will be happening in downtown Winnsboro this Friday night and all day Saturday with lots of new entertainment, music, food and dancing, dancing, dancing. The colorful Carolina Country Dancers will set Friday evening on its ear with performances including doubles line dancing. Next a […]
R2 bond discussion set for WHS
September 27, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Another school bond referendum presentation will be held in Blythewood on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at Westwood High School, located at 180 Turkey Farm Road. Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at two upcoming information presentations. Two bond referendum questions will […]
R2 to host candidate forum
September 27, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – Seven candidates have filed for the four seats up for election on the Richland Two School Board of Trustees. Amelia McKie, Cheryl Caution-Parker, James Manning and Craig Plank are seeking re-election. James Mobley, Darrel President Sr. and Theresa Holmes are looking for first time wins. The candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum […]
Historical Society event to help preserve historical churches
September 27, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was just last spring that a picturesque, community treasure, the Cedar Creek Methodist Church, was taken over by its parent organization, the United Methodist Church, and some who attend the equally picturesque and historic Mt. Zion Church in Blythewood worry that its fate is sealed as well. Some say it’s a matter […]
Richland Library offers free flu shots
September 27, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – After an active flu season last year, Richland Library is partnering with Walgreens to offer free flu shots at library locations this fall. Flu shots will be given at the Blythewood Library on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. Registration is not required. Just drop in during the designated times. Flu […]
Plein Air artists paint Winnsboro
September 27, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Plein Air artists painted the town in Winnsboro Friday and Saturday. It was the local component of a national Paint Out sponsored by Oil Painters of America (OPA). Local and visiting plein air artists painted everything from the town clock to a couple of orange peppers growing on a fence. The event, organized […]
Love Stories
September 27, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood writers who contributed stories to the third volume of the popular State of the Heart – South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love series, were featured guests at a book party held last week at the Langford-Nord House, sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society. From left, writers Jane Zenger, Pat Robertson, […]
