BLYTHEWOOD – The second annual Blythewood Juneteenth celebration is set for Sat., June 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Doko Meadows Park. Sponsored by Blythewood Cigar and Wine Lounge and the Town of Blythewood, the event will include many vendors selling everything from arts and crafts and commemorative items to food and beverages. […]
11 farms on Fairfield Ag + Art Tour June 17 & 18
June 8, 2023 By
Fairfield County – Eleven Ag + Art Tour sites in Fairfield County will include working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans. The tour is set for June 17 & 18. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm tour where visitors […]
Winnsboro residents to pay trash pick up fees to cover county charges
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – As of July 1, 2023, the Town of Winnsboro will be forced to pass a new county surcharge along to the town’s residents, according to Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor. Fairfield County has charged a commercial solid waste fee for years, but in its 2021-2022 budget, the county expanded the fee’s applicability to […]
MUSC offers free health care services to Fairfield
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is bringing a Healthy Me Healthy SC program that offers free health care improvement opportunities to the community to Fairfield County. Some of the free health screenings offered by the program include blood pressure and blood sugar. To improve the overall health and well-being of the […]
5K is third charity event organized by teen
June 1, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Thirteen-year old Rebecca Ashley has organized a charity 5K and fun run/walk to be held Saturday, June 10, at Westwood High School to benefit Transitions Homeless Shelter in Columbia. Quite a task for a 13-year-old, but don’t let Rebecca’s young age fool you. She knows what she’s doing. The Muller Road seventh grader […]
Town of Blythewood’s largest budget increase tied to employee compensation
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Cost of living increases, hiring more staff, and significant improvements to Doko Meadows Park highlight the Town of Blythewood’s draft 2023-2024 budget. Blythewood Town Council voted unanimously on May 22 to pass first reading of the annual budget. The town’s 2023-2024 budget includes $5.6 million in projected revenues against $5.06 million in spending, […]
Blythewood council eyeing single-member districts
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted on May 22 to approve first reading of an ordinance calling for a referendum for Blythewood voters to decide whether Town Council should change from at-large voting districts to single-member districts. Currently, Town Council is composed of four council members and a Mayor, all elected at-large. The town would […]
Winnsboro addresses water quality issues
May 25, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – After weeks of questions regarding the quality of its water, the Town of Winnsboro has posted two public notices about its drinking water to its Facebook page. Below is the most recent update from May 25, 2023. Update on Taste and Odor Issue | May 25, 2023 The Town of Winnsboro’s Water Treatment […]
Griffins take 6 titles at 2A state meet
May 25, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central track and field members claimed six first place finishes at the South Carolina High School League’s 2A State track meet last Friday at Spring Valley High School. Griffin runner Sharmelle Holmes took home a neck full of medals, claiming four of the school’s six titles. Holmes took first place in the […]
Westwood girls claim school’s first state title, share championship with Ridge View
May 25, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – The Westwood and Ridge View girls track and field teams are friendly rivals battling within Region 5-4A during the regular season. On Friday they took their competition to a state level, and it paid off for both teams—70 points apiece, good for a shared state championship. The Westwood girls, which finished runner-up last […]
