A Dozen Years –

Melvina Jackson, Samantha Keith and Australia Rush dish up prepaid fish and fried chicken dinners for carry out on Saturday during one of several fundraisers the members of Mt. Seir Baptist Church in Blythewood are holding to raise funds for their church’s 12th anniversary on Oct. 23. Members will also be celebrating the 12th anniversary of Appreciation […]

FCHS Homecoming Court –

Fairfield Central crowned their homecoming court Friday night with King Jeff Russell and Queen Shequettias Ruff. Fairfield Central also crowned Christopher Suber and Kayla Picket Freshman Prince and Princess; Rodriguez Edmonds and Matlina Owens Sophomore Prince and Princess; Tykedrist Gibson and Jamaiyah Alston Junior Prince and Princess; and Audwin Armstrong and Jada Day Senior Prince and Princess. […]

Tours and Treats –

Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society officers Paula Spinale and Deborah Rochelle gave free tours of the Fido Fixer mobile surgery facility at Winnsboro’s Rock Around The Clock festival and offered vouchers for free spay/neuters. Samitrius Hart and Tara Wise picked up some dog treats.

Having Fun & Raising Funds –

Winnsboro’s Susan Taylor and The Twang Bombers entertained on the patio overlooking the fields.  The Fairfield community arrived early at The Farm in Ridgeway in boots and jeans, enjoyed barbecue, blue grass music and a variety of craft beer and opened their wallets throughout the evening – all for the good cause of supporting their local hospital.

UPDATE: Hurricane Reschedules High School Sports

BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY — As Hurricane Matthew makes its way up the Atlantic coast, local schools have begun rescheduling Friday night football games. Friday’s Westwood at South Pointe game in Rock Hill has been rescheduled for Nov. 4. Fairfield Central’s game at Camden has also been rescheduled for Nov. 4. The Blythewood Bengals enjoy a bye week this […]

Fairfield Celebrates

WINNSBORO/RIDGEWAY – This weekend will be jam-packed with festivals and activities in Winnsboro and Ridgeway for the whole family. On Friday, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts their annual BBQ, Bluegrass & Blue Jeans benefit at The Farm at Ridgeway from 6 to 9 p.m. Winnsboro and the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting the 20th Annual Rock Around the Clock […]

Championship Chat –

Gary Gilmore (second from right), head baseball coach of the 2016 national champion Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, visits with Alex Nevils, Kevin Steelman (seventh-grade baseball players at Blythewood Middle School) and assistant Bengal baseball coach Brice Clifton after dinner at Doko Manor Tuesday.  

Kids’ Fun Run –

The Kids’ Fun Run that was part of the Winnsboro Rotary’s annual 5K Run/Walk last week featured 15 fast kids who sprinted down S. Congress Street to the cheers and applause of their friends and family members.

Get Your Blue Jeans On –

Lou Ann Coleman (center), won two tickets at the Fairfield County Chamber breakfast last week to the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation annual BBQ, Bluegrass & Blue jeans event, coming up Sept. 30 at The Farm in Ridgeway. She is pictured with program speakers, Dawn Catalano, Foundation Executive Director; Mike Quinn, Foundation President and Terry Vickers, […]

BHS Honors State Champions

BLYTHEWOOD (Sept. 21, 2016) – Blythewood High School will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Bengals’ remarkable class 3A state championship run this Friday during halftime of the Blythewood’s homecoming football game against River Bluff. Jeff Scott, head coach of the 2006 team and now co-offensive coordinator at Clemson, will be on hand to welcome back […]

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