MYRTLE BEACH – Westwood High School’s Robotics Team will compete in the Palmetto Regional competition Feb. 28 – Mar. 2 in Myrtle Beach for the sixth time. The three-day competition showcases robots developed and operated by high school teams from all over the world. The team is comprised of 22 students in grades 9 – […]
Richards semi-finalist for Gates scholarship
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Two students from Fairfield County have been distinguished as being among 2,000 semi-finalists out of 33,000 applicants for one of 300 Bill and Melinda Gates scholarships. The prestigious scholarships cover up to $200,000 each for winners to attend any college or university of their choice within the United States. One of those students, […]
Jackson semi-finalist for Gates scholarship
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Two students from Fairfield County have been distinguished as being among 2,000 semi-finalists out of 33,000 applicants for one of 300 Bill and Melinda Gates scholarships. The prestigious scholarships cover up to $200,000 each for winners to attend any college or university of their choice within the United States. One of those students, […]
FCSD makes $35K down payment on Italy trip
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield School District Honors Chorus is $35,000 closer to traveling to Italy. At a special called meeting last week, the Fairfield Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to appropriate the funds as a down payment for a trip to Italy for the Fairfield District Honors Chorus. Board member Paula Hartman voted against the appropriation. […]
Scholarship Gala set for Feb. 16
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – “This is a time to come together for a good cause…to help our children,” Sylvia Harrison, the founder of Sylvia’s Foundation, said. Harrison’s 10th annual Scholarship Gala is scheduled for Feb. 16, from 7 to 11 pm., at the Old Armory, 301 Park Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180. “We have been so blessed,” Harrison […]
Planning Commission gives Village green light for Feb. 14 vote
February 7, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – In a workshop held last week at the Old Armory to discuss the Fairfield County School District’s application for R-3 zoning for a Teacher Village, the Winnsboro Planning Commissions determined they had sufficient information to move forward with the request. Moving forward meant setting dates for a Planning Commission meeting that will include […]
Junior Scholars
February 7, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Muller Road Middle School announces their 2018-2019 Junior Scholars. From left, Jennifer Rogers, Bailee Quinn, Will Tyndall, Layla Parker, Cody Bruns, Avery Whisenant, Hannah Tilley, Jessica Whitlock, Rachel Austin, Jordan Green, Ryan Leadbitter, and Joseph Dunk.
The Citadel awards Cadets
February 7, 2019 By
CHARLESTON – Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2018 semester. Gold Star Awardees: Carleton Bailiff William D. James Nikolas M. Jones Steven M. Pollard Ryan T. Salter Ian J. Stephan Cadets who achieve gold star recognition are also […]
Cowan finishes Lander
February 7, 2019 By
GREENWOOD – Blythewood resident Hannah R. Cowan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lander University on Dec. 18 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Cowan also received the Golden L Award, given to graduates who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in the last 60 hours of instruction at Lander, […]
Wofford names Dean’s List
February 7, 2019 By
SPARTANBURG – Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the Fall 2018 semester. Blythewood students include: Cady Elizabeth Barthe Kyla Alise Burwick Bijonae Milon Jones Savannah Lynn Talledo
