Mayor J. Michael Ross was among the ‘Who’s Who’ of Columbia Sunday evening when he was one of 100 Columbia area men selected to create and serve their own culinary specialties to the public at EdVenture. Ross was sauteing with the likes of cartoonist Robert Ariail, Sheriff Leon Lott, Fireflies President John Katz…the list was […]
Flying and Driving into Fairfield County
May 18, 2017 By
Whether you arrived on wings or wheels or both, you probably had a great time Saturday at the Fairfield County Airport Wings & Wheels festival. Whle the weather was mild, the overcast skies were not what most pilots were looking to land in. But the lack of planes didn’t keep the revelers away from a […]
Cuttin the Rug
May 18, 2017 By
Mike and Jean Whitley, owners of Carpet Outlet in Lugoff, and Ken Boone and Lee Cathcart of Lake Wateree in Fairfield County take a break from the dance floor as The Root Doctos perform in the background during the Carpet Outlet’s Block Party Friday night. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and an evening of music surrounded […]
Ridgeway flaunts the arts
May 11, 2017 By
Thee Town of Ridgeway once again opened hearts and minds to The Arts during its 11th annual Arts on the Ridge festival. While the epicenter of the festival was the Century House, the festivities were scattered throughout the town. There were free musical performances, artist demonstrations, a juried art show and sale, art and […]
Better watch your speed.
May 11, 2017 By
Sheriff Will Montgomery cheers on one of three Fairfield County athletes, Amber Jones, James Bowman and Hannah Bass who carried the Special Olympics Torch through downtown Winnsboro last week. The County Line to County Line SC Special Olympics Torch Run in Fairfield County included the Fairfield Central High School Band performing
Blythewood Presbyterian Church settles into new outdoor pavilion.
May 11, 2017 By
Members of Blythewood Presbyterian Church christened their newly constructed pavilion on Easter Sunday with an outdoor worship service followed by a community meal. Located at 441 Rimer Pond Road, the pavilion both encompasses the natural surroundings and is a functional space that can seat 300 people. The pavilion features storage rooms, restrooms and a great […]
The Art of Harold
May 11, 2017 By
Blythewood artist Harold Branham is well known for telling the story behind every picture he paints. So he was first choice of the Arts on the Ridge Festival organizers to participate in the Every Picture Tells a Story event at the Festival on Saturday. Above he tells the story of how he captured Curtis Robinson, […]
Winnsboro Chili Cookoff: Hot, Spicy, Delicious
May 11, 2017 By
The annual Chili Cook Off sponsored by the Winnsboro Downtown Merchants Association was held last month in conjunction with the Merchants’ Paw Parade. Donnie Laird, Fairfield Coroner Chris Hill and Polly Parker were the taste testers who declared Marty Rollison’s down home hot and spicey chili the winner. While Rollison beat out several relatives and […]
Reese’s Plants, Hoof & Paw and lots of puppies
May 11, 2017 By
Reese’s Plants hosted a dog show at its gardens on Saturday…well not exactly a dog show. Performing in this show were a number of cuddly puppies (and kittens) from the Fairfield Animal Adoption Center who were looking for homes. As customers shopped the gardens, they took the time to hold the puppies and kittens. Owner […]
Behavioral Health celebrates 20 years with 5K
May 4, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Behavioral Health Services celebrated our 20th Annual Imagine the Difference 5K Run/Walk last week, hosted by Charles Ringwalt of WLTX 19 in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month. It is our aim to help spread awareness about the dangers and negative impact of alcohol abuse and underage drinking that can affect the individual, […]
