BLYTHEWOOD – Growing up on Lake Murray, Jay Keck says he has always enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors. On March 30, the Blythewood Garden Club will sponsor an event featuring Keck, the Industry Habitat Manager for the South Carolina Wildlife Commission who will discuss how to attract and pollinators to yards and gardens. The event […]
Candidates nominated for FEC board election
March 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four incumbents on the Fairfield Electric Cooperative board of trustees were nominated for the upcoming board elections. No others applied for nomination. The four nominees are all current board members: Peggy Swearingen (District. 4), Deriel Ogburn (District 5). Kenny Miles (District 6), and Robert Entzminger, (at large). Only members living in Districts 4, […]
Town awarded $420K for Fortune Springs
March 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro was notified earlier this month that it has been selected to receive a $420,825 federal grant for improvements to Fortune Springs Park. The grant is through the SCOR ARPA-funded Stormwater Infrastructure Program. “Fortune Springs Park is the flagship of the town’s parks,” Town Administrator Jason Taylor said. “It includes […]
New Beginnings at Oates Field
March 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Earlier this month, Blythewood Youth Baseball and Softball League (BYBSL) officially renamed Field 1 at Blythewood Park in memory of League coach and parent Bradley Oates. Oates passed away at the age of 48 after a long battle with colon cancer. In a post on Facebook, the League described Oates’ passion for BYBSL. […]
Happy 100th Birthday!
March 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – During Monday night’s council meeting, members of council presented a Proclamation honoring Johnnie Ruth McCrorey for her 100th birthday. Council moved out of the building to present the proclamation to Mrs. McCrorey, who was sitting in a car in front of the building. Mayor John McMeekin read the proclamation to her, then each […]
A Ribbin’ Good Time
March 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber held their annual Ribfest at Doko Meadows Park on March 10 and 11. Friday night featured a movie for festival goers. Saturday featured a Bloody Mary contest, music and food. Among Saturday’s music performances were The Joseph Grayson band, Commontime Bluegrass Band, Blues Deluxe, Wrong Side of the Tracks and […]
Meet Smith, Fairfield’s Deputy Dog of the Month
March 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) partners with the Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center (FCAC) to help find loving homes for animals at the county’s Adoption Center. To that end, every month, the Sheriff’s Office “deputizes” one of the pets at the Adoption Center to bring attention to the need for […]
Pastor Davis celebrates 40th pastoral anniversary
March 16, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Saturday, March 18 through Sunday, March 19, 2023, Little Zion Baptist Church of Blythewood, will celebrate the 40th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Eddie W. Davis. He holds the distinction as the second longest pastorate tenure in the 190-year history of the church. Standing on the shoulders of nine previous pastors he is […]
PTP announces 4-show season for 2023
March 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Pine Tree Playhouse (PTP) announced its first ever PTP Season. The Players will kick things off in May with “Crimes of the Heart: by Beth Henley” directed by Becky Koeller. Next on the docket is “Annie Jr.”, directed by Samantha Scott. In October things “heat up” with the PTP performance of “The Hunchback […]
Honorary Member
March 16, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Lions Club recently named its first honorary member, Julie Haynes, owner and manager of the Barn Express. “Mrs. Haynes not only allows us to meet at the Barn for our regular meetings, but she also allows us to hold our annual Rann Foster pancake fundraiser at the Barn,” Lion Paul Dove […]
