WINNSBORO – Last week the members of the Fairfield High School Alumni Association celebrated the laying of a cornerstone for their beloved school. After more than 200 attendees gathered in front of the school to sing ‘Blessed Assurance,’ they were welcomed by Alumni Association vice-president Robert W. Davis. Their president Don Prioleau then guided the […]
Fairfield Airport hosts Breakfast Club
November 30, 2017 By
GREENRBIER – Fairfield County Airport hosted the South Carolina Breakfast Club on Sunday, Nov. 26. The South Carolina Breakfast Club for has been visiting airports around South Carolina and a few surrounding states every other Sunday since 1938, missing only events during World War II when fuel was not available. Brian Steed, S&S Aviation Owner, Melanie Steed, […]
It’s Christmas in Blythewood!
November 30, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The weather was winter crisp as Riley Mayfield and Sophia Lynch provided gathering music for the large crowd at Blythewood’s Carolighting on Sunday evening. The Adult Choir from Trinity United Methodist Church and the Round Top Baptist Church Youth Choir sang traditional Christmas music on the steps of Town Hall. Blythewood Mayor J. […]
Lions Festival – A Roaring Good Time
November 30, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – From food to dancing and hay rides, the Winnsboro Lions Club’s Fall Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 28 had a little fun for everyone. The event’s profits support Fairfield Food Bank and the Good Samaritan House.
Yea Team!
November 22, 2017 By
COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Bengal Cheer team started off the season winning the Viking Invitational at Spring Valley High School in early October. Last weekend they finished seventh in the state at the 5A State Championship competition. The Bengals entered the competition seeded in the 10th position, looking to improve on their school-best 9th place finish […]
Fairfield High Alumni Interviewed
November 22, 2017 By
Approximately 35 members of the Fairfield High School Alumni Association were interviewed by University of South Carolina Doctoral Candidates in October to relate stories of how segregation and integration has affected their lives. Representatives from classes 1940 to 1970 were the participants.
Artistic Opening
November 22, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – Vanessa Reynolds, owner of Sunshine & Serenity Boutique; artist Christy Buchanan; Columbia artist Ernest Lee and Wanda Carnes attended the opening of the Artist Coop, a folk art studio, in Winnsboro last week.
Community Thanksgiving
November 22, 2017 By
The Blythewood Area Ministers Association held its annual Blythewood Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 19 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The church’s pastor Clyde Scott welcomed those attending.
Gethsemane Veterans
November 22, 2017 By
BLAIR – Gethsemane Baptist Church celebrated Veteran’s Day with a special recognition of all the veterans during morning worship on Sunday, Nov. 12. From left: Clifton Hendrix, John Peoples, Lawrence Coleman, Sandra Pearson (in memory of her husband Lester Pearson), Rev. Eric Bell (Gethsemane Baptist Church Pastor) Arthur Willingham, James Jackson, Franklin Goodwin, Associate Pastor […]
