The S.C. Public Service Commission on July 1 swore in Swain E. Whitfield (center) of Winnsboro as Chairman of the 5th District. The Honorable John Canon Few (left), Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court, administered the oath. Whitfield also serves as First Vice President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and Vice Chairman […]
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.
District 4 Champs Head to State –
July 14, 2016 By
The 2016 Blythewood Minors All-Star Team: (front) Landon Penfield, Sammy Franklin, Jackson Bottar, Ryan Watts, Landon Smith, Alex Myers; (middle) Jeb Britt, Jack Sanderson, Harrison Collins, John Rollings, Evan Todd, Miller Stuck; (back) coaches Ken Britt, Les Penfield and Buzzy Myers. Blythewood won the District 4 Dixie Youth League tournament this month to advance to […]
Bundle Up –
July 14, 2016 By
Quilt of Valor volunteer quilters Donna Royson, Pat Harwell, Carolyn Lomas and Duane Walker display one of thousands of quilts produced by quilters for the Quilts of Valor program for veterans. Royson was the featured speaker at the second of a series of Quilt Gatherings sponsored by the Historical Society of Blythewood. The third Gathering […]
Sew What ?
July 7, 2016 By
Quilter Louise Giebner and her husband Green display one of hundreds of quilts Louise has made over the last 20 years. Several of her quilts were on display at the Fairfield County Museum June 18 during the Ag + Art tour. Most of her quilts are made for charitable purposes such as several women’s shelters, […]
Thirty Again?
June 30, 2016 By
Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross was feted by Council with birthday cake after Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. He turned 64, joyfully.
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 […]
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.
All Aboard!
June 22, 2016 By
State Sen. Creighton Coleman shakes hands with Henry Nechemias of the S.C. Railroad Museum after presenting the museum with a $75,000 grant. Joining them are: Engineer Gene Allen (in doorway) and members of the Railroad Museum (from upper left) Robert Thompson, Scotty Timms, Rufus Timms and Board member Shannon Edwards. The grant was part of […]
Scouts’ Honor –
June 16, 2016 By
Mayor J. Michael Ross, second from left, and the Blythewood Town Council recognized Blythewood Scout Brianna Brooks recently for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award for community service. From left, Councilmen Malcolm Gordge, Tom Utroska, Ross, Eddie Baughman, Brooks and Councilman Larry Griffin.
