WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Farmer’s Market’s first-ever Kids Market last weekend was lots of fun and a great success, according to Market Director Jamie Vain. Held in conjunction with the Fairfield Market’s regular market day and the national Kids Market organization’s Columbia branch, there were nine kid vendors selling everything from baked goods and books […]

RIDGEWAY — Ridgeway resident Macia Iszard, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA Annual Congress in Nashville. AANA Fellows are recognized in their field for being outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates. Acceptance criteria […]

RIDGEWAY – There is notable interest in Native Americans in our area, evident from the crowd who attended the Native American History and Culture event held at the Isaac C Thomas Historical Museum in Ridgeway on Saturday. The event was hosted by the museum with funding through the South Carolina Humanities. Event speakers Joshua Shumak, […]

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center was filled with wagging tails, laughter, and community spirit this past Saturday, Sept. 13, as well over a hundred of the community’s animal advocates gathered for the first-ever Paws for a Cause community fundraiser event that raised a little over $3,000 for the shelter. The day […]

COLUMBIA – Every year, about 1 in 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, many serious birth defects can be prevented, which is why the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), along with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN), […]

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The 8th Annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant, presented by Beautifully Blessed Pageantry, was held in late August. Pageant Director Shameika Sims says it was a spectacular success. “Families, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate beauty, confidence, and purpose as contestants of all ages graced the stage with poise and charm,” she […]

BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to clear your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Ridgeway, and Winnsboro and along 50 miles of roadsides this weekend, Friday, Sept. 5 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. […]