Ridgeway greyhound Winston was named winner of the National Oval Track Racing Association at the Camden Historic Polo Grounds on Nov. 6. The 2-1/2-year-old also won the title last year. He was undefeated in all three of the 350 meter races for his recent win and has been ranked first in oval track racing in […]
Shop Small –
November 23, 2016 By
Merchants in Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway are encouraging shoppers to shop local on Saturday after Black Friday. Shops in the three towns will be offering sales and surprises. At Ridgeway’s tiny police station, starting about 10 a.m., Saturday, Louise and Doug Ruff will be handing out free Shop Small shopping bags bulging with discounts, goodies […]
Lowcountry Livin’ –
November 23, 2016 By
More than 100 fun-loving guests gathered around a table of hot roasted oysters on a cool fall evening to enjoy a Lowcountry Oyster Roast and Chicken Bog under a heated tent Saturday at newly elected County Councilman Jimmy Ray Douglas’ house. The Roast benefited Richard Winn Academy.
Gospel Sounds –
November 23, 2016 By
The Gethsemane Singers of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair were one of 16 gospel singing groups performing in the Community Gospel Extravaganza at Fairfield Central High School Sunday evening to benefit the Fairfield Central STEM trip to England.
Friendsgiving – Grandmother’s Spoon Bread
November 17, 2016 By
If you’re dining potluck, please note that Grandmother’s Spoon Bread falls within minutes after removal from the oven. The host should have an oven available to cook this at the last minute. Don’t try to double this recipe. Make 2 if necessary. Grandmother’s Spoon Bread Yield: 4-6 servings 2 cups of whole milk 1 cup plain cornmeal […]
Holiday Hack – Napkin Folding
November 17, 2016 By
Master the art of Christmas tree napkin folding and you won’t need to buy special holiday napkins or napkin rings. I like to fold on the ironing board so I can press my napkin into shape. (Scroll to bottom for process photos.) a. Choose a perfectly square green napkin (20×20 or 16×16 work particularly well). […]
Magnet School Earns High Marks in the Arts
November 17, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Nov. 17, 2016) – Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science has received the highest scores in the state for both Art and Music for last year’s S.C. Arts Assessment Program (SCAAP). SCAAP is a part performance-based and part computer-based standardized test where students are asked to show their knowledge in their creative field, including […]
Community Thanksgiving –
November 17, 2016 By
The Blythewood Area Ministers Association is offering its annual Blythewood Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. The community is invited to the service, which this year will be held at New Kirk Presbyterian Church, 491 Langford Road, Blythewood. The service will be led by the New Kirk Worship Team and the Trinity […]
Let There be Lights –
November 17, 2016 By
The Blythewood Christmas Tree lighting will be held in front of Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 5-6 p.m. The funny guys, Joe Pinner and Mayor J. Michael Ross, will be emceeing again this year. The Blythewood Beauty Queens, musicians, singing groups and Santa will also be there! Refreshments will be served. Town Hall […]
Play Ball –
November 17, 2016 By
Bailey Taylor, a senior at Richard Winn Academy, signed on Monday to play softball in the Sunbelt Conference at Troy University in Troy, Ala. Joining Bailey are her travel ball coach, John Corn; brother Zack, parents Rod and Retta, and RWA softball coach Millie Lambert.
