BLYTHEWOOD – A new day is dawning at Fairfield Electric Cooperative with regard to how it conducts the nomination and election of its board of directors. What has historically been a secretive nominating process for board candidates, was open to the press on Monday, perhaps for the first time ever. While there were several weeks […]
Haslett sees new day in Winnsboro
March 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Lifelong Winnsboro resident Bill Haslett called on the town’s citizens last Friday to support and work with the new town council and administration to put a shine on Winnsboro. “Mayor John McMeekin and Town Administrator Jason Taylor and the town council are turning this town around, and I’m so proud of what they’re […]
Come Home2 Blythewood
March 10, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest hotel, a Hilton Home2 Suites, opened on March 2. The four-story hotel features 88 suites, each with fully equipped kitchens and sitting areas. Amenities include a fitness center with laundry area, meeting space that seats 40, complimentary hot breakfast, business center, pool, fire pit patio and grill area.
Morales’ growing cigar business brings ‘Little Havana’ vibe to Blythewood
March 3, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – For Yenesia Morales, trying to find meaningful work was a struggle. Even most work-from-home jobs had schedule requirements that she, a sufferer of fibromyalgia and chronic pain, was unable to meet. Then, the Blythewood woman discovered her passion, cigars, – and started her own cigar company that she is building with her husband, […]
Blythewood IGA announces merchandise expansion
February 24, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Five Star status is the highest level award a store can receive under IGA’s assessment program, and only two stores in the state receive that award each year. “The Blythewood IGA has received it for five years,” Jim Williams, Division Director for IGA Southeast, said proudly. To continue in their winning ways, the […]
Ridgeway’s City Gas & Fuel adds U-Haul to services
February 17, 2022 By
RIDGEWAY – In 1945, U-Haul figured out a way to fill a need and made it a business. In 2022, Vic (Vishesh) and Anita Sharma, who own City Gas & Fuel located at 275 S. Palmer Street in Ridgeway, figured out a way to fill another need in their community and made it part of […]
Fairfield Chamber declares February restaurant month
February 10, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has declared February restaurant month in Fairfield County. “We want the citizens of Fairfield County to support our local restaurants by participating in Fairfield County Restaurant Month for the entire month of February,” Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Gene Stephens said. “Restaurant participation cards can be found […]
TruVista CEO retires; current COO named as replacement
February 10, 2022 By
CHESTER – TruVista, a broadband services provider in Fairfield County, announced in January that Chief Executive Officer J. Brian Singleton would retire from management responsibilities with the company effective February 2, 2022. At that time, he became Chairman of the Board of Directors, serving in an advisory capacity for the Board with management. Current President […]
Celebrating Blythewood Cigar & Wine
February 3, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Cutting the ribbon during an After Five event to celebrate Blythewood Cigar and Wine are, from left: Phil Frye, director of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce; Town Councilman Sloan Griffin; co-owner John Edwards, Mayor Bryan Franklin, co-owner Teresa Edwards, Chamber board member Alan George and Town Councilman Donald Brock.
Blythewood Cigar & Wine draws customers from across the state
January 13, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Before they looked into opening a cigar lounge in Blythewood, neither John Edwards nor his wife, Teresa, had ever smoked a cigar. John, as he researched the idea for a business, was the first to try. It took a little while for Teresa to get on board. Today, Blythewood Cigar & Wine, which […]
