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Lion Exchange –

James Denton / July 27, 2012

Four Lions Club International Exchange Students visited the Winnsboro Lions Club in Winnsboro, July 17. They were (from left) Flo Cioban from Romania, Paul Girlich from Germany, Noe Jeanne Freiburghaus from Switzerland and Gwennaelle Hanse from Belgium. The boys are staying at the home of Lions Club member Paul Dove and the girls are staying […]

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Kernel Holmes –

James Denton / July 27, 2012

Sam Holmes, of Abba’s Sweet Treats, pops up fresh pop corn for Akeia Hall during Downtown Winnsboro’s Third Thursday last week.

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Lucky 13 –

James Denton / July 26, 2012

The Blythewood Storm (11U) competed in the USSSA Global World Series in Myrtle Beach July 12-15. The Storm finished pool play as the #1 seed with a 4-0 record. They finished the tournament in second place with an overall record of 6-1. At season’s end, The Storm are now ranked third in the state and

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New Rotary Officers –

Barbara Ball / July 26, 2012

The above officers were recently elected to serve the Blythewood Rotary Club during the 2012-13 year: Margaret McKenzie president elect; Catherine Martin, past president; Van Kornegay, sergeant-at-arms; Eddie Wingard, treasurer; Wendy Broderick, secretary; Chris Cowan, membership chairman and Scott McClelland, president.

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Biz Com –

James Denton / July 21, 2012

Jayme Keefer finished second in the Business Communications competition at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference held June 29 – July 2 in San Antonio, Texas. She was one of more than 8,000 middle and high school students competing at the national convention and was the only student representing the Richland 2