Want to take a trip down memory lane? Want to just drive with no particular place to go? Drive U.S. 1 north into the Tar Heel state. You’ll pass through many a small town, hailed as a place where values and virtues die with the greatest of reluctance. Mayberry comes to mind. It was a […]
Rimer Pond Road Closes April 14
April 10, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close Rimer Pond Road to thru traffic from April 14 until Aug. 31 while construction crews straighten and widen the road’s infamous curve, according to Allen Thompson, Resident Construction Engineer with SCDOT’s Richland Construction Department. The curve will be re-aligned starting between the entrance to Eagles […]
Vikes Slip Past Bengals
April 9, 2014 By
COLUMBIA – Blythewood pitcher Toby Robson had a no-hitter going with two outs in the bottom of the sixth Tuesday night at Spring Valley field. The right-hander lost it, however, when Vikings’ Eric Laughead slammed a double to the left-field corner, scoring David Hodge from second for the only run of the game. After that, […]
Eagles Best Region Ace, Topple Hawks
April 9, 2014 By
Win Guarantees at Least Share of Title WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Academy Eagles took command of SCISA 2A Region III Tuesday night, getting the best of Erskine College-bound senior Noah Hinzman and the Greenwood Christian Academy Hawks, 6-3. The Eagles now sit atop the region standings, but not without company. In a virtual dead […]
Chapin Knocks out Redhawks in Five
April 8, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Redhawks hosted the Eagles of Chapin High School on Friday. The weather was beautiful, perfect for America’s pastime. Chapin prevailed in five innings via the 10-run rule, 13-2. The game was a slight improvement for the Redhawks over their previous meeting this year, when Chapin won 14-0. Redhawk head coach Jonathan […]
Magnet School Makes History
April 4, 2014 By
FMSMS Earns Palmetto’s Finest Award WINNSBORO — Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science (FMSMS) has achieved something never before done in the history of Fairfield County. The school is the winner of a Palmetto’s Finest Award, the state’s top honor given to five schools that offer excellent instruction and outstanding leadership. School District Superintendent […]
There She is . . .
April 4, 2014 By
Young ladies from Fairfield Central High School put their talents on display Saturday evening at FCHS’s annual pageant. The competition was close, and expectations were high, with judges ultimately selecting four outstanding young women from an outstanding group. Sophomore Asia Pete (left) was named Miss Congeniality, junior Shantorrah Jackson-Davis (second from left) was crowned First […]
French Huguenot Country
April 3, 2014 By
This day trip is hard to estimate because addresses don’t exist. Still, I’d estimate that 115 miles or so will take you to a region rich with history. Beyond McCormick, toward the Georgia line, you’ll find old French Huguenot Country (Main directions below). Off U.S. Highway 378, your first stop is Badwell Cemetery. Stay on […]
Blythewood Hires New Clerk
April 3, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Born and raised in Blythewood, Beverly Griffin Colley is now the new Blythewood Town Clerk. She was hired by Council Monday evening by a unanimous vote. Colley has worked the last nine years in the office of Congressman Joe Wilson in West Columbia. “I was raised right down the street,” Colley told Council, […]
Griffins Climb Out of 4-0 Hole to Tip Caps
April 2, 2014 By
WINNSBORO – Anyone who tells you they have baseball figured out is a liar, because all logic and reason appeared to have Fairfield Central on the short end of a long night in Tuesday’s Region III matchup with Columbia High School. After one laborious and painstaking inning of work, Griffin starter Compton Walker had spotted […]
