BLYTHEWOOD – With a new Events and Conference Center Director and stricter rental policies, the Manor appears to be pulling out of the financial nose dive it has been in since opening day in March 2013. In a report to Town Council on Monday evening, the facility’s new Director, Booth Chilcutt, said June was the […]
Bengals 7-on-7 Champs
July 30, 2014 By
The Bengals’ 7-on-7 squad celebrates their tourney win on July 25.
Bengals Take 7-on-7 Crown
July 30, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – From a field crowded with some of the best competition in the Midlands, the Blythewood Bengals emerged Friday with the hardware in the Richland 1-Richland 2 7-on-7 tournament. The Bengals topped Lower Richland in the title bout, keeping a handle on standout Diamond Hornets’ receiver Larry Collins in the process. The Bengals reached […]
Padgett Named Interim Sheriff
July 30, 2014 By
WINNSBORO – Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Capt. Dunstan Padgett on July 16 to the position of interim Fairfield County Sheriff. The appointment came a little more than 24 hours after Herman Young announced his retirement from the office after 22 years of service, citing declining health issues. Padgett, 48, has been with the Fairfield County […]
Murder Suspect Captured
July 30, 2014 By
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A Winnsboro man wanted for the July 4 murder of 34-year-old Jennifer Monique Stone was captured last week in upstate New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Freddie Lorick, Chief of Public Safety, said LaTroy Dante Sampson, 36, was arrested in Rochester, N.Y. just before 3 a.m. on July 25. Rochester […]
Fairfield Takes Summer Ball Title
July 25, 2014 By
NEWBERRY – Fairfield County’s summer baseball squad finished their season last week at the top of the heap, knocking off Restoration Outreach 5-1 on July 19 in the title game at Newberry. Stanley “Monk” McManus got the win for Fairfield on the mound with his defense playing error-free ball behind him. McManus struck out nine […]
Young Says Farewell
July 25, 2014 By
Gov. Haley to Name Interim Filing for Special Election Opens Aug. 8 WINNSBORO – An era in law enforcement that has straddled two centuries came to an end this week as Fairfield County Sheriff Herman Young announced his resignation from office. The announcement came Tuesday morning and puts the future of the Sheriff’s Office, temporarily […]
Another Great Church Cookbook!
July 24, 2014 By
From Cedar Creek Baptist Church BLYTHEWOOD – To celebrate their church’s 30th anniversary this fall, the Fruitbearers’ women’s group of Cedar Creek Baptist Church are publishing a cookbook titled, ‘From Our House to Yours.’ The 400-page hardbound tome of recipes has been compiled from family, friends, church members and other good cooks in the community […]
Vacation Bible School
July 18, 2014 By
Summer School that Kids Look Forward To . . . WINNSBORO – With summer at the half-way point, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is in full swing in churches across Fairfield County and the Blythewood community. The programs are usually a week long and take place in churches from the first week of summer until school […]
Griffins Get in Preseason Road Work
July 18, 2014 By
LEWISVILLE – The Fairfield Central Griffins traveled to Lewisville High School last week to take part in a joint 7-on-7 passing workout with South Pointe, Providence (Charlotte, N.C.) and their gracious hosts. Head coach Demetrius Davis came away pleased from the workout, but said he realizes a lot of work remains between now and opening […]
