The unveiling of “The Cooks of Fairfield County’ cookbook was well attended on Sunday when a hundred or so folks from Fairfield County, Blythewood and beyond showed up to sample desserts made from recipes in the cookbook. Phyllis Gutierrez of Ridgeway samples a square of ‘sawdust’ cake while Norma Branham of Winnsboro, Denise Jones of […]
An Eye for Detail –
August 22, 2013 By
Ashley Ghere, The Voice’s graphic designer, took first place in six categories, and second and third in two other categories, in the 2012 S.C. Press Association’s Palmy Awards for advertising design. Ghere’s ad for Companion Animal Hospital won Best Overall Ad in the weekly division. Ghere was presented with her awards Monday by SCPA Executive […]
Ridgeway Salutes –
August 16, 2013 By
Ridgeway Mayor Charlene Herring presents Phyllis Gutierrez with the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award during Town Council’s Aug. 8 meeting. Gutierrez is a member of the Ridgeway Historical/Cultural Committee and is Chairwoman of the Arts on the Ridge Committee. She is also creator of the Spring Promenade. “Phyllis embodies all the attributes of a […]
Downhill Racer –
August 14, 2013 By
Westwood High School running back Kijuan Smith breaks through the Keenan defense and sprints for the goal line during last week’s scrimmage at Keenan. The Redhawks travel to Batesburg-Leesville Saturday (Aug. 17) for a 9 a.m. scrimmage and will play in the 9 p.m. slot Aug. 23 in the Lugoff-Elgin Jamboree.
In Congress –
August 9, 2013 By
Fairfield County 4-H teens and volunteers Angela Jones, Fairfield 4-H Agent; Vernon Kennedy Jr.; Jordan Tillman; Joseph Duncan; Paul A. Jones, III; Cobi Lee; Byron Counts, Jr.; Joshua Legette; Kimberly Legette and Jordan Belton spent four days last month on the campus of Clemson University for the 2013 State 4-H Congress. For additional information about […]
Welcome to the Gridiron –
August 8, 2013 By
Blythewood’s Jalen Williams (dark jersey) delivers a morning jolt to Joseph Richardson during last week’s early workouts. Blythewood, Fairfield Central and Westwood high schools, as well as Richard Winn Academy, began summer workouts last week. Preseason begins tonight (Aug. 9).
Adopt This Horse (children not included) –
August 1, 2013 By
Sandra, a 20+ year old chestnut mare, dozes while Camp Grammy campers Julia Mitchell, Anna Wiseman and Sophie Sweatman give her a good grooming at Minge Wiseman’s farm in Blythewood. Julia, from Birmingham Ala., and Sophie, from Bluffton, are Wiseman’s granddaughters, in town for the week to play ‘farm’ with Anna, Wiseman’s niece, […]
On a Clear Day You can see Town Hall –
July 25, 2013 By
Coleman and Clayton Trapp and their construction crew spent several days earlier this month clearing the underbrush and debris along the railroad tracks in downtown Blythewood. Now motorists and pedestrians traveling along Main Street (Highway 21/Wilson Blvd.) have a clear view of the Town Hall, the Manor and park.
Happy Camper –
July 19, 2013 By
Camper Haley Glisson pets Alley, a 2-year-old Bloodhound and member of the Fairfield County Bloodhound Tracking Team during the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Kids’ Camp. At right is Alley’s handler Lt. Eric White. About 100 kids between the ages of 8-13 attended the free camp from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. every day this week and will graduate […]
Bring Your A Game –
July 18, 2013 By
The Blythewood Fire will be holding tryouts for the fall 2013 10U team at Blythewood Park, Aug. 3-4. For more information please go to www.facebook.com/BlythewoodFireBaseball9U or email [email protected]. The 9U team wrapped up their season by winning the last two tournaments and finishing ranked #1 in South Carolina and #51 in the USA for USSSA […]
