Stanley McManus (1-0) tossed a no-hitter for Fairfield Central Tuesday night as the Griffins blanked Eau Claire 14-0 in five innings. McManus struck out 13 Shamrocks and issued no free passes, facing just two over the minimum. The Griffin hurler also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a triple. Compton Walker went 2-for-2 on the […]
Chapin Blanks Westwood
March 13, 2013 By
It was a tough night for the Westwood Nine Friday night as the experienced Chapin Eagles trounced the young Redhawks’ team 14 to zip. In their regular season opener, Westwood’s freshman Ray Branson pitched a 3-0 shutout against Crestwood, racking up 12 strikeouts in the process. Friday’s game against Chapin, where the Redhawks’ youth really […]
Ministry Launches GED Program
March 8, 2013 By
The Christ Central Fast Track GED program is coming to Winnsboro next month. Pastor Jimmy Burroughs hopes to have classes starting in April and will use mass advertisement with signs and flyers to attract as many people as possible. Those interested can call 815-HELP or just visit the administration building at 108 Moultrie St. Students […]
Flying High –
March 8, 2013 By
Fairfield Central High School senior Demetria Bell shows off her gymnastic skills during Saturday’s Miss Fairfield Central Pageant.
Bengals Fall to Spring Valley, Blast RNE
March 7, 2013 By
Boys The Blythewood Bengals lacrosse team split their games last week against local schools Spring Valley and Richland Northeast. The Bengals fell 17-9 at Spring Valley on Feb. 26. Despite holding the Vikings scoreless in the first quarter, Blythewood gave up 11 goals in the second half for their second loss of the season. Blythewood […]
A Night at the Movies, ‘50s Style
March 7, 2013 By
A 70-mile afternoon drive to Monetta takes you to a 1950s cultural icon: the drive-in theater. Consider a “dusk trip” to the Big Mo, which begins its season March 1. Make your way to I-20 West and take Exit 33 (S.C. Route 39). Follow S.C. 39 to Monetta (approximately 7 miles), then turn right onto […]
Where Blythewood Runners’ Dreams Come True
March 7, 2013 By
When I took up running, I wanted my first big race to be a marathon. When my wife, May, began running last year, she wanted her first big race to be a half marathon. And that’s how it starts, a grandiose goal to run a race that dreams are made of. For us and seven […]
You Got Served –
March 1, 2013 By
Local celebrity servers for Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s annual Heart Healthy Banquet, held Tuesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene, included Clyde Sanders (Winnsboro Town Councilman), left, Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy, Bill Haslett (Winnsboro Town Councilman), J. R. Green (Superintendent of Fairfield County School District), David Ferguson (Chairman, Fairfield County Council), Andrea Harrison (Fairfield County […]
State Champs!
March 1, 2013 By
The Richard Winn Academy Lady Eagles celebrate in the locker room Saturday after their 46-31 win over Marlboro Academy to capture the SCISA Class 2A state title.
Food from the Heart –
February 28, 2013 By
Volunteer cook Charles Duffy (Blythewood Heating, AC and Refrigeration), left, and server Dawn McCoy dish up a boxed lunch for Rich McGhee of Blythewood during a barbecue fundraiser held Saturday at Carolina Grill for Tom Wood, a Blythewood resident and U. S. Army veteran who was recently diagnosed with cancer. All funds raised went toward […]
