Susan Yenner, right, Administrative Assistant of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, drew this third lucky winner’s name for the Shop Fairfield First promotion. Sandra Brown, of Lugoff, formerly of Ridgeway, accepts the $50 cash prize from Mary McMahan, manager of Goody’s where Brown shopped to receive the winning ticket.
It’s Cookie Time –
January 9, 2014 By
These Brownie and Daisy Scouts are practicing their cooking selling techniques, so get your checkbooks out and be prepared to order. Buying the cookies helps support the scouts in the Blythewood and Fairfield communities, and the cookies are, well, delicious. Shown here are, front row, Mary Elizabeth Thomas (Winnsboro), Malaya Dewey (Blythewood) and Jada Trapp […]
Where Winners Shop –
January 2, 2014 By
Terry Vickers, president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, right, drew the second lucky winner’s name for the Shop Fairfield First promotion on Dec. 20. Marge Butler of LongCreek Plantation neighborhood in Blythewood accepts the $50 cash prize from Phyllis Dinkins, owner of The Country Store in Ridgeway.
Show Me the Money –
December 19, 2013 By
These First Citizens Bank Santas show off the three $100 bills they will be presenting to the winner of The Independent Voice’s College Bowl U Pick ‘Em Contest that can be found on page 16 in this issue. The three bank managers, Dan Preagler (Winnsboro First Citizens), Eddie Wingard (Blythewood First Citizens) and E. C. […]
Royal Greeting –
December 13, 2013 By
Opening the doors to history and holiday festivities Sunday evening were Fairfield County Museum volunteers Amanda Bodie (Miss Lake Wateree) and Delaney Provow (Teen Miss Lake Wateree.) Decked out in their crown jewels, the two Misses welcomed community members to the Museum’s annual Holiday Open House.
Let’s Review –
December 11, 2013 By
Perched on their reviewing stand high above Main Street, Blythewood’s Dawndy Mercer, WIS-TV news anchor, and Mike Switzer, president of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce, emceed the Blythewood Christmas parade on Sunday afternoon. Despite grey clouds, misting rain and a reduced crowd, the parade was a huge success. Chairman of this year’s parade was Kristin […]
Poverty in Richland 2
November 28, 2013 By
In an effort to improve support of its students whose families have been determined to live below the poverty rate, Richland School District 2 has made the following information available since the first of the year at school board meetings and in press releases to the media. This information consists both of raw data about […]
Hand Over the Hardware –
November 21, 2013 By
Kelly Mill Middle seventh-grade INC. Magnet students recently won cash prizes in the S.C. Fall Finance Challenge. Preparing to present the awards to the students are State Rep. MaryGail Douglas (D-41) of Winnsboro, Richland 2 Board member Susan Brill, Kelly Mill Principal Jeff Temoney and teachers Joey Gonzales and Alexis Mims.
Veterans Day Salute –
November 14, 2013 By
Kelly Mill Middle School teachers Nyisha Williams, left, and Tzarina Salomon display the American flag during a solemn Veteran’s Day program in the school’s gym Monday. A number of schools in Fairfield County and Blythewood honored veterans in ceremonies this week.
Let’s Hear it for the Girls –
November 8, 2013 By
Norma Branham and her cook team, Gals Can’t Quit Smokin’, brought home the bacon from the 15th annual Pig on the Ridge BBQ festival on Saturday. The team won both the first place trophy (and $500) for Best Amateur BBQ Cook Team and the first place trophy (and $250) for best booth, which was hung […]
