BLYTHEWOOD – It was another great yard sale this year for the Fairfield County Animal Shelter Yard & Bake Sale. The weather was perfect and donations of yard sale items was overwhelming. With about 20 volunteers to make it happen, the sale was a huge success, and all the money from sales and donations will […]
Spotlight on “Mr. April”
April 20, 2023 By
Hi, I’m Arnie, “Mr. April,” the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office’s (FCSO) Deputy Dog of the Month. The Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center (FCAC) partners with the sheriff’s office every month to help find loving homes for animals like me at our county’s adoption center. So, every month, the Sheriff’s Office “deputizes” one of […]
Mount achieves Eagle Scout status
April 20, 2023 By
High school Senior Chandler Mount achieved the status of Eagle Scout earlier this month. He built a Gaga Pit for Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff as his project. Mount will receive his two-year associate’s degree in science on May 3, which he earned in the STEM Early College Academy through Midlands Tech. Following that ceremony, […]
O Happy Day!
April 20, 2023 By
Mayor John McMeekin and the Winnsboro Town Council presented a proclamation to Hannie D. Milling on April 11, which was his 100th birthday.
BW Farmer’s Market to open April 19
April 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Opening day of the 10th season of the Blythewood Farmers Market in Doko Park will be Wednesday, April 19. Thirty-eight local farmers, producers, and vendors under colorful tents will be offering fruits, vegetables, plants, eggs, meats, breads, baked deserts, honey, jellies, pimiento cheese, pickles, and more. Market Manager Michaela Barno calls it a […]
Aydin Soner wins 2023 Children’s Book Challenge
April 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Aydin Soner, the regional children’s book winner for Fairfield Electric Cooperative, was selected as one of the statewide winners of the 2023 Children’s Book Challenge for his book Captain Co-op, the New Assistant and the Tornado. Sponsored by EnlightenSC—an educational initiative of the state’s independent, consumer-owned electric cooperatives – the competition challenges 4th […]
Winnsboro Town Hall focused on revitalization
April 6, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – More than 80 residents attended what Winnsboro town government officials say is the first of several town hall type meetings to be held to talk with citizens about ways to revitalize the town by harnessing new opportunities and new funding coming Winnsboro’s way. Mayor John McMeekin, Mayor Pro Tem Demetrius Chatman, Town Manager […]
For this reporter, SC is a Front Row Seat to Presidential Politics
April 6, 2023 By
South Carolina offers a perfect perch from which to watch the national political process, says Meg Kinnard, national politics reporter for the Associated Press, who lives in Blythewood. “I like that my job gives me the opportunity to have a front-row seat to some of the most important things that are happening in our country,” […]
Birds and Bees
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Garden Club sponsored an event at Blythewood High School last Thursday evening featuring Jay Keck, the Industry Habitat Manager for the South Carolina Wildlife Commission. Keck discussed how to attract and pollinators to yards and gardens. Keck is shown above with members of the Blythewood Garden Club, from left: Sherrie Payne, […]
Special needs kids invited on dream fishing trip
March 30, 2023 By
LAKE WATEREE – Midlands area youth with special needs, along with their families, are invited to participate in a free fishing experience on Lake Wateree. Hotel accommodations, food, fishing equipment and even gas money will be provided. On Friday, May 12, participants and their families will attend a pizza party complete with a meet and […]
