Home Sweet Home –

With cold weather bearing down, Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society members Paula Spinali, center, and Deborah Richelle presented a gently used (but free!) dog house and straw bedding to Lamorris Holley of Winnsboro for his recently adopted 5-month old puppy, Baybay. Holley, employed in the maintenance department of Fairfield Central High School, adopted the puppy […]

Santa’s Helpers –

Elves Wanda Carnes, left, and Peggy Cathey helped Santa by handing out gifts to Colby Gordon, 7, Tyrone Robinson, 8, and Tymorius Weldon, 9, during open house at Mission Ridge Dec. 20.  

Crown Cares –

Stephon Willingham, Tierra Plair, Brian Boulware and Jerome Hopkins and the rest of The Carolina Crown Holderz of Ridgeway were in the spirit for the holidays last week. The auto club donated sweat suits on Dec. 22 to each resident at Pruitt Health in Ridgeway and also had some fun with the residents as they […]

Cookie Elves –

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Cookie Elves of Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway filled more than 50 trays of homemade cookies and fudge to be distributed by Cookie Deliverers to seniors, shut-ins and others in the three communities who the Elves feel need a visit, some Christmas cheer and a tray of cookies. The cookie day […]

One Horsepower –

Jennifer and Ricky Johnson wave to friends as they enjoy a free carriage ride through downtown Winnsboro on Dec. 12 during the merchants’ Holiday Market.  

A Visit with Santa –

Cody Gambell, 5-months old, of Blythewood and his cousin Halten Jones, 4-months old, of Ridgeway had their first visit with Santa at the Blythewood Lions Club Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 12. Good news, they both made the “Nice” list!  

Another Satisfied Customer –

Mary Sistare, center, receives $50 for Shopping Fairfield First. Her name was drawn for her purchase at The Palmer Street Market which is owned by Robbie Martin, left. Terry Vickers, right, is president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce which sponsors Shop Fairfield First.  

Along for the Ride –

Don and Kat Daniels’ Model A Ford provided the perfect parade ride in downtown Blythewood Sunday for granddaughters Kale’a and Keira Daniels of California and, behind them, Kai of California and Erin Daniels of Blythewood. Granddog Ruby, barely visible, is nestled in Erin’s lap.  

Pizza is Served –

The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for the Grand Opening of Prince House of Pizza Tuesday evening at the restaurant, which is located in the IGA shopping plaza. From left are: Roy Jones, Peggy and Boothe Chilcutt, Town Councilman Malcolm Gordge, Ed Parler, Mayor J. Michael Ross, Nancy Ross, Mike Switzer (in back),Jimmy […]

By Mayoral Decree, Hand Over the Cookies!

Members of Blythewood’s new Optimist Club, Lola Cumbo, Maxine Hodges and Debbie Nelson serve cookies and hot chocolate to Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross and President of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce, Ed Garrison, at the Carolighting held Sunday evening in front of the Blythewood Town Hall.  

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