COLUMBIA – Ashley Ghere, ad designer for The Voice, brought home the Best in Show award last week for the sixth year in a row. The award was for an ad she created for Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway. “A great ad,” the judges wrote. “Makes you want to join these women for tea. Loads […]
Ridgeway man arrested for Moonshine
July 27, 2017 By
RIDGEWAY – Curtis Perry, 49, of Bellfield Rd. in the Ridgeway area of Fairfield County was arrested by Fairfield County Sheriff’s officers for the unlawful possession of moonshine. This investigation followed numerous complaints about “bootlegging” at Mr. Perry’s residence, the officers report. At the time of the arrest, officers also seized large quantities of alcohol […]
BAMA hosts Back to School give away
July 27, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For those students who haven’t yet stocked up on school supplies, drop by the Farmers Market in Doko Park next Wednesday. The Blythewood Area Ministers Association (BAMA) will sponsor their annual Back to School Supplies Give-Away at the market on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 4 – 7 p.m. The market is located in […]
Kerr and Edwards to wed
July 20, 2017 By
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Kerr of Jonesville, SC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheyenne Leigh Kerr to James Brandon Edwards Son of Douglas M. Edwards Jr. and Helen Edwards Of Winnsboro, SC. Miss Kerr, 21, is a 2014 graduate of Broome High School who received her Associates Degree in early Childhood […]
Pinetree Players perform Snow White
July 20, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – Even if you have seen multiple versions of “Snow White,” the Pine Tree Playhouse’s presentation of the classic fairy tale will still give you a new experience. For one thing, the dwarves have different names: Gabby (who talks a lot); Snore (who likes to sleep); Ticklish (who likes to laugh). “The dwarves are […]
Magic happens while you’re quilting
July 20, 2017 By
When people come together with a collective intention, it’s a powerful thing. Magic happens. And it’s happening at the Blythewood Historical Society and Museum where folks in the community are learning the history, techniques and art of quilt making. They are learning not only through films and lectures made possible through grants from the Nord […]
Watts family reunites
July 20, 2017 By
The Watts Family 2017 Reunion was held at Sesquicentennial State Park last weekend. The event included a meet and greet, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, a cook out and banquet on Saturday. Decendants of the late Otis Watts and the late Hadiyah Muwwakkil (Ella Lou Willingham Watts) gathered to celebrate with family and friends. The […]
Durafiber closing hits town pocketbook; claims 220 jobs
July 20, 2017 By
WINNSBORO – Durafiber Technologies announced last week that it would close its plant in Winnsboro’s mill village if it can’t find a buyer for the plant by Sept. 11. The company said a total of 220 employees who work at the Fairfield plant will be affected by the closing. Another 580 employees in plant […]
BHS student elected Governor of Palmetto Boy’s State
July 13, 2017 By
Will Galloway, an incoming senior at Blythewood High School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 21-28. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Galloway was previously elected as Governor of South Carolina […]
Diamond Rush named top female athlete
July 13, 2017 By
BLYTHEWOOD- Diamond Rush rushed her way to becoming a two-time state track and field champion, and for her efforts she has earned the title of The State newspaper’s Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year Honors. Rush locked down the State Title in the 100 and 200 and led the Westwood Girls to a […]
