Fairfield Central’s Aalayah Owens signed her letter of commitment Tuesday to play softball at Claflin University in Orangeburg in the fall of 2016. Owens, the daughter of Sheretta Young and Corey Yarborough, is a three-year letterman for the Lady Griffins and saw time at second base, shortstop and center field. Over her high school career […]
Gullah Culture –
May 20, 2016 By
Miss Kitty (Wilson Evans), a member of Historic Columbia, was a presenter at the Arts on the Ridge festival in Ridgeway, May 5-6. A former teacher who is regionally well-known for her performances as Kessie, a slave girl during the 1800s, Miss Kitty displayed at the festival a number of hand-made items that were staples […]
So Long Sarah –
May 20, 2016 By
Senator Creighton Coleman and Representative MaryGail Douglas present a proclamation honoring Sarah McMaster, center, for her 39 years of service as Director of the Fairfield County Public Library. During the Sunday afternoon retirement party, many town and government officials and members of the community thanked McMaster and wished her well.
Redhawks on the Rise –
May 19, 2016 By
Westwood High School honored four student-athletes May 11 as they signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers. The ceremony brought this year’s total to nine student-athletes signing their letters of intent and a school total of 35 signees in four short years. Seated: Jordan Watson, basketball, Erskine; Deuntray Gallman, baseball, USC-Union; Travis […]
True Believers –
May 13, 2016 By
Sen. Creighton Coleman and S.C. Lt. Governor Henry McMaster, center, presented a Senate proclamation last month to Darreyl Davis, president of Believers and Achievers, for the group’s work in support of youth in Fairfield County. From left are some of the organization’s members: Sallie Benson, Felicia Alexander, Annie White, Coleman, Raymond Fowler, McMaster, Keeon Watkins, […]
Blythewood Beauties –
May 12, 2016 By
Miss Blythewood 2015, Michelle Armstrong, left, of Blythewood and Miss Teen Blythewood 2015, Skylar Smith, of Richland County, practice their waves last week after being introduced to Town Council as the contestants who will represent the Town of Blythewood in the Miss S.C./Miss S.C. Teen competition June 21-25 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia.
Fiddle-Dee-Dee –
May 12, 2016 By
Fiddle players Haley King, 14, and James Graddick of Blythewood join members of the Columbia Blue Grass Band last week as they entertained for the opening day of the Blythewood Farmers Market in Doko Park. Haley placed third in the S.C. State 2015 Old Time Fiddling Championship, Junior Fiddle Division, last fall in Pickens County. […]
Carrying the Torch –
May 6, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (May 6, 2016) — Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery and Amber Jones carry the Special Olympics torch through downtown Winnsboro last Friday. The FCSO partnered with the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety, Fairfield County Detention Center, S.C. Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole, and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to bring awareness to […]
Jeep Delivers –
May 5, 2016 By
Mayor J. Michael Ross presented a check during the Monday evening Council meeting for $1,000 to Blythewood’s Jeep Rogers YMCA for its annual fundraising campaign. Accepting the donation are representatives of the YMCA, from left, Tiffani Moore, Brad Lewis (manager of the Blythewood office of Mid Carolina Credit Union) and Katie Litton.
Got Art –?
May 5, 2016 By
RIDGEWAY (May 5, 2016) — Putting the finishing touches on art displays in The Century House Tuesday evening for this weekend’s Arts on the Ridge festival are Virginia Lacy, President of the Fairfield County Council on Art, and Phyllis Guttierrez, Chairwoman of Arts on the Ridge. The Festival is set for Friday (6 – 8 […]
