Margaret Gardner, a lifelong resident of Cedar Creek, turned 96 on Sunday. A number of friends stopped by the home of Margaret’s sister, Julie Hendrix, to help her celebrate, including longtime friend Robert Moak, who turned 89 on Aug. 1.
Community Honors –
August 25, 2016 By
Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross (right) presents Ken Baldwin with a plaque of recognition during Monday’s Town Council meeting for Baldwin’s work in the community. Baldwin, a retired journalist, has been active in leading the charge for local street improvements while also serving on the Doko Meadows Foundation Committee. “Mr. Baldwin has always been an […]
A Good Read –
August 4, 2016 By
Fiona Smith, Library Associate at the Blythewood Library, holds a copy of “Eli the Good,” a book about the effects of the Vietnam War on a small, Southern community similar to Blythewood. As a follow-up to the May visit of the Wall that Heals, Smith is inviting residents in the community to read “Eli the […]
Wedding Bells –
July 21, 2016 By
County Councilmen Billy Smith and Dan Ruff and their fiancees toast their engagements while having lunch in the Cornwallis Tea Room in downtown Winnsboro Sunday. Smith (Ieft) and Rachel Williamson haven’t yet set a date. Ruff and Brenda Clark will be married in September.
In Remembrance –
July 21, 2016 By
Several flags in the Blythewood and Fairfield Communities, including those at Blythewood Town Hall, above, flew at half-staff during the last couple of weeks in remembrance of those police and individuals in Dallas, New Orleans and other cities across the country who have died violently during recent attacks and ambushes.
Teacher of the Year –
June 30, 2016 By
During Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross read a proclamation honoring Kaitlin Manchester who was recently named Richland Two 2015-16 Teacher of the Year. Manchester has taught seventh- and eighth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) for the last two years at Muller Road Middle School in Blythewood. Manchester also currently serves as […]
Farm-to-Table … Delicious!
June 23, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (June 23, 2016) – If you missed it, you missed the event of the season in downtown Winnsboro. About 75 people attended Winnsboro’s first annual Farm-to-Table dinner sponsored and organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. It was the kick-off event for Fairfield County’s third annual Ag + Art Tour. The evening began at 6 […]
Open Air Dining –
June 23, 2016 By
This year’s Fairfield County Ag + Art Tour opened grandly with 75 diners enjoying a Farm-to-Table dinner on the promenade in the street behind the clock tower in downtown Winnsboro on Thursday evening of last week.
Get Down on the Farm with Ag + Art Tour
June 15, 2016 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY (June 15, 2016) – The rural, fair fields of Fairfield County will be busy with visitors this Saturday and Sunday during the County’s third year participating in the Ag + Art Farm Tours. Terry Vickers, President of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, said this year’s exhibits are going to top everything tour visitors have […]
Snack Time –
June 12, 2016 By
Kelvin Manning, 6, Lyla Davis, 6, and Caleb Davis, 8, show off cupcakes they decorated Sunday evening as part of a craft/snack activity at the LongCreek Church of Christ Vacation Bible School. Theme for the VBS was ‘Voyage to Discover Jesus.’ Each evening session of the four-day VBS included crafts, snacks, outdoor activities and a […]
