WINNSBORO – Friends and co-workers of Peggy Frick, Veterans Service Officer at the Fairfield County Veterans Affairs office in Winnsboro, gathered in her office last week to congratulate her and wish her well on her retirement. Frick has been employed at the Veterans Affairs office for 8 years. Joining her are, from left: Probate Judge […]
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner
June 29, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Lou Ann Coleman claimed the grand prize Fire Disc grill from Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market’s raffle. The disc grill was donated by Porter Gas.
Fairfield’s first Juneteenth parade ends in big celebration
June 22, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – It was the first Juneteenth parade in Fairfield County and the biggest parade downtown Winnsboro has seen in years. With over a hundred entries, the parade entertained as it floated up Congress Street featuring organizations, elected officials, dancing girls, beauty queens, the Jamal Temple go-carts, a band, car clubs music and colorful balloons […]
Farm to table dinner kicks off Ag + Art in Fairfield
June 22, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – This year’s Farm to Table dinner was definitely the biggest and best yet. More than 135 guests gathered on Katherine and Gordon Doty’s farm on Hwy 34 just outside of Winnsboro, where they enjoyed a dinner catered by Sarah ‘n Geo’s, topped off with wine and strawberry-rhubarb pie. Will Hobgood entertained, the […]
Fairfield Ag + Art draws crowd
June 22, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A farm tractor welcomed hundreds of weekend visitors to Fairfield’s Ag+Art venues that were scattered along the county’s rural roads from Ridgeway to Blair. Farms offered everything from fresh farm produce, livestock for kids to pet and a variety of artisans who provided music, art, jellies and baked goods. The 11 farms […]
Grease is the Word
June 22, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Doko Meadows Park was filled with T Birds and Pink Ladies of all ages during Saturday’s showing of ‘Grease’. Town Planning Commissioner Erica Page, who sponsored the movie along with The Hunt Team and the Town, said it was one of the biggest crowds yet for the summer movie series. Many of the […]
Woodard is Veteran Woman of the Year
June 15, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County’s Director of Veterans Affairs, Albertha Woodard, has been named the Woman Veteran of the Year 2023. Woodard won out over 65 other nominations from all over the country. The announcement was made by the ‘She’s The Veteran’ organization on Saturday, June 3, at the 3rd Annual Women Veterans Day Celebration in […]
Fairfield Ag & Art tour set for Saturday & Sunday
June 15, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield Magnet School for Science and Math art teacher Kimi Daly’s art students created over 170 works of art depicting fruits and vegetables in celebration of the county’s Ag + Art weekend July 17-18. The art work will be displayed at the Farmers Market on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. – […]
Juneteenth at Doko Meadows Park
June 15, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – John Edwards, right, one of the organizers of Saturday’s second annual Juneteenth celebration in Doko Park, is shown here with soulful singer-songwriter “Katera on the Mic” of Columbia, who performed on the amphitheater stage along with other musicians. Edwards, owner of Blythewood Cigar and Wine and a popular area DJ, was responsible for […]
‘Grease’ is the word at Doko Park on Saturday
June 15, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Movie in the Park will return to Doko Park Saturday, June 17, featuring a classic on the big screen: Grease. The event is free and will include food trucks on site. Erica Page, organizer of the event, will be on hand to pass out balloons and goody bags before the movie starts. […]
