What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the contributions made by the first Americans to this country and its growth has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the […]
State Championship Bound: Griffins Use OT to Muzzle Dogs
November 24, 2012 By
‘Instant classic’ may be a somewhat overused cliché, particularly among sports writers, but Friday night that’s exactly what the last two teams standing in the Upper State half of the Class 2A/Division 1 bracket delivered to the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd at E.K. McClendon Stadium in Winnsboro. The hometown Griffins of Fairfield Central scored late in regulation […]
Old Rival Stands Between Griffins and Title Game
November 23, 2012 By
After a long hot summer of intense conditioning, heavy workouts and 7-on-7 drills, a pre-region schedule of bumps and bruises, a lineup of region foes that allowed the Griffins to mature and hone their craft, and a pair of playoff wins that have given them confidence, Fairfield Central has one more hill to climb Friday […]
Let the Giving Begin: Angel Tree Goes up at FCCOA
November 23, 2012 By
The Fairfield County Council on Aging will be offering its Senior Angel Tree program again this year. The program returns for its third year to provide adopted seniors with a Christmas that’s just a little brighter. The Senior Angel Tree will be put up the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 and the gifts […]
Tea Time –
November 23, 2012 By
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Nov. 15, at the Cornwallis Tea Company. In addition to the ribbon cutting, tearoom owners, Jenny Praser (left) and her daughter Christina Fair invited the community to a grand opening of the new business from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. that day serving […]
Massive Retooling on Horizon for Bengals
November 22, 2012 By
The Blythewood Bengals football team was upset by the Bulldogs of Boiling Springs 44-36 in the first round of the state playoffs Nov. 9, in large part due to falling behind 31-0 early. Head coach Reggie Kennedy believed it was a tough hole to climb out of but was pleased with the way his team […]
At Roundtop Elementary, it’s Paws with a Cause
November 22, 2012 By
Blythewood’s Round Top Elementary School welcomed an unusual 7-year-old to school this fall – Lady, a yellow Labrador Retriever and former seeing-eye dog, who reports eagerly to homeroom in Mrs. Holly Threatt’s classroom each day. Lady enjoys her new role as a learning helper at Round Top. She listens attentively when students practice reading aloud, […]
Voice Photographer Tapped to Cover Winter Games
November 22, 2012 By
You’ve seen his work, right here in these pages. Images from Westwood High School’s inaugural football and volleyball seasons crisp and sharp, the action frozen in time. Now, the man behind the camera on so many Redhawk sidelines will have a much bigger venue to cover, and in a much colder climate. Ross Burton is […]
It’s Christmas Time in Blythewood
November 22, 2012 By
‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Town, everyone was getting ready for the holidays. In Blythewood, the Christmas season begins with Carolighting at the Town Hall. This year was a little different – the tree was lit before dark, the cookies were store bought and the grounds around Town Hall were a […]
Eagles Open Basketball Season with Wins
November 19, 2012 By
Both Richard Winn varsity basketball teams opened the 2012-2013 season with victories Nov. 15, at the Eagles’ home nest. While the Lady Eagles hosted Lewisville High School and dominated the game all four quarters to open their new campaign with a 60-15 win, the boys’ match up against Whitmire High School proved to be a […]
