Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Ridgeway will hold its Annual Summer Revival beginning on Sunday, August 20, 2017. The Sunday morning speaker is Pastor James Wilson, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 the speaker will be Rev. Timothy Cousar, and the Revivalist for the week, Monday -Thursday at 7 p.m. will be Rev. Stanley Ladson. The church […]
BAMA hosts Back to School give away
July 27, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For those students who haven’t yet stocked up on school supplies, drop by the Farmers Market in Doko Park next Wednesday. The Blythewood Area Ministers Association (BAMA) will sponsor their annual Back to School Supplies Give-Away at the market on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 4 – 7 p.m. The market is located in […]
Mary Ella Mason turns 95
July 27, 2017 By
Mary Ella Mason celebrated her 95th birthday party in her home on June 23, with many family and friends. She has a sister who lives in Connecticut. While in her 20’s, Mason moved to New York state where she spent 30 years working for a family. Then it was back to South Carolina where she […]
Kerr and Edwards to wed
July 20, 2017 By
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Kerr of Jonesville, SC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheyenne Leigh Kerr to James Brandon Edwards Son of Douglas M. Edwards Jr. and Helen Edwards Of Winnsboro, SC. Miss Kerr, 21, is a 2014 graduate of Broome High School who received her Associates Degree in early Childhood […]
Pinetree Players perform Snow White
July 20, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – Even if you have seen multiple versions of “Snow White,” the Pine Tree Playhouse’s presentation of the classic fairy tale will still give you a new experience. For one thing, the dwarves have different names: Gabby (who talks a lot); Snore (who likes to sleep); Ticklish (who likes to laugh). “The dwarves are […]
Magic happens while you’re quilting
July 20, 2017 By
When people come together with a collective intention, it’s a powerful thing. Magic happens. And it’s happening at the Blythewood Historical Society and Museum where folks in the community are learning the history, techniques and art of quilt making. They are learning not only through films and lectures made possible through grants from the Nord […]
Watts family reunites
July 20, 2017 By
The Watts Family 2017 Reunion was held at Sesquicentennial State Park last weekend. The event included a meet and greet, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, a cook out and banquet on Saturday. Decendants of the late Otis Watts and the late Hadiyah Muwwakkil (Ella Lou Willingham Watts) gathered to celebrate with family and friends. The […]
Eclipse workshop planned for educators
July 20, 2017 By
WINNSBORO- A free eclipse workshop will be available to educators, Sunday School teachers, Scout leaders and other community leaders to help them know better how to engage students before, during and after the event. Davidson College Astrophysicist Dr. Kristen Thompson, as part of The Sun, The Moon and You series will conduct the workshop which […]
Agenda for Ridgeway Town Council Special Called Meeting July 18, 2017
July 15, 2017 By
RIDGEWAY TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The Century House – Town Hall 170 South Dogwood Avenue Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Charlene Herring INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Porter PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited to 3 minutes): NEW BUSINESS: Review of an easement contract regarding […]
BHS student elected Governor of Palmetto Boy’s State
July 13, 2017 By
Will Galloway, an incoming senior at Blythewood High School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 21-28. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Galloway was previously elected as Governor of South Carolina […]
