The fifth- and sixth-graders of Richard Winn have pitched in to help out our furry, four-legged friends. These two classes collected dry and canned dog and cat food for about two weeks. When they had enough to share with the many dogs and cats without homes, Terry Williams with Fairfield Animal Rescue was asked to […]
The Doctor is In –
February 1, 2013 By
State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais (left) visited four Fairfield County School District schools Thursday, including Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science where he met with principal Gail Whitfield (right). Dr. Zais also visited Fairfield Middle School, Fairfield Elementary School and McCrorey Liston School of Technology. Before touring each location, Dr. Zais discussed performance […]
How Art School Can Transform Downtown Winnsboro
February 1, 2013 By
The face of downtown Winnsboro is on the cusp of a new era, an era of growth and revitalization that stands to spill over into the entire county and surrounding areas. Riding the first wave of that change is the proposed Blair College of Art, the offspring of Dru Blair’s Blair School of Art currently […]
With Mill Village Shaping Up, Council Sets Sights on Next Target
February 1, 2013 By
FAIRFIELD – Fairfield County is nearing the end of the first phase of enforcing their new property maintenance codes, which concentrated efforts on the South Winnsboro area, and as code enforcement officers gear up to target a second area of the county, Council Monday night received an update on the progress made thus far. Standing […]
Bringing Home the Gold –
January 31, 2013 By
These Blythewood High School soccer players, Hannah Cowan, Claire Stephan and Taylor Barber, recently came home with gold medals from the Disney Soccer Showcase championship in Orlando, Fla. The girls’ 96 Elite club soccer team defeated Cincinnati United Crew Jrs. 3-0 and completely dominated the 11th ranked nationally United German Hungarians from Pennsylvania.
Bengals Wrestle Their Way into State Tournament
January 31, 2013 By
The Blythewood wrestling team qualified for the state playoffs with a strong showing at the region IV-4A duals Saturday. The Bengals defeated Richland Northeast 55-17 and powered through Ridge View 70-12. Irmo edged out a 41-39 victory over the Bengals. Blythewood was led by senior Ben Ruiz (147 lbs) with five victories including three decisions […]
Lady Bengals Drop Two Straight
January 31, 2013 By
The Lady Bengals basketball squad (13-8, 3-4) is coming off two tough losses heading into Friday’s game at Lugoff-Elgin (8-11, 0-6). Blythewood fell 36-26 at Irmo (11-9, 3-3) Friday night. Defensively the Lady Bengals played well holding Irmo to just 36 percent from the floor. But according to head Steve Inabinet, scoring was the problem […]
Dreher Escapes ‘Hawks
January 31, 2013 By
The Westwood Redhawks traveled to Dreher High School Friday night to face the formidable Blue Devils in a rematch. The Blue Devils beat Westwood by seven points in their previous match at home. Friday’s game was much closer in terms of the play, and a little closer by score. The Blue Devils prevailed in the […]
Bengals Smarting from Tough Week
January 31, 2013 By
It has been a formidable week for Blythewood boys’ basketball (9-12, 2-5). Friday night, the Bengals had to go on the road to play the state’s top ranked team, Irmo (19-0, 5-0). The Yellow Jackets held a 36-28 lead at halftime and then opened the second half on a 15-0 run and would eventually go […]
Community Cuts Ribbon on Westwood High School
January 31, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Redhawk feathers were everywhere at Westwood High School last Friday. And so was the media. The JROTC was on hand at every door, spit and polished, to welcome guests. It was the dedication of Blythewood’s Westwood High School and no one could have been prouder than it’s principal, Ralph Schmidt. Schmidt extolled the […]
