COLUMBIA – Of the many factors that contribute to a community’s quality of life, one that’s often under-appreciated is the local newspaper. Small, weekly (or non-daily) publications are a form of public service. They bring us “good news” and recognize the efforts of hometown people who make a difference. On their pages you’re likely to […]
Tech Bytes: Creating Characters not on Keyboard
January 3, 2019 By
The original way to create special characters not found on the keyboard. Ensure that the Num Lock key has been pressed, to activate the numeric key section of the keyboard. Press the Alt key, and hold it down. While the Alt key is pressed, type the sequence of numbers on the numeric keypad. Release the […]
A New Years Eve Tail… Two Tails
January 3, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Well, it was an interesting early New Year’s Eve. I went out to the dog kennels to feed and discovered two of my female beagles were gone. We had just erected three new chain-link kennels adjoining my old kennels and these two dogs were quartered in the end kennel. One was Walking Tall […]
Letter: Show Fairfield Respect
December 27, 2018 By
Note to out-of-county media – I have grown weary of you using error-filled and sensationalized articles to portray Fairfield County as some sort of pathetic and helpless victim. The State’s story, ‘Nobody deserves a Christmas more than Fairfield County,’ (Dec. 18, 2018 issue) was no exception in a long line of outside media stories belittling […]
Guest Editorial: Community bids farewell to FMH
December 20, 2018 By
After serving Fairfield County for 63 years, Fairfield Memorial Hospital is closing their doors. It has been a privilege to serve this community and we are so thankful for the years of support. Like most rural hospitals, the hospital has struggled financially for years. Many factors are contributing to the struggles of hospitals. Reimbursement has […]
Letters: Try Year-Round School
November 15, 2018 By
Congratulations to school board election winners Davis, Harrison, Jackson and Miller. Perhaps, now is the time to explore the powerful potential of year-round schools. Many studies point to the obvious problem of the summer slide for learning and growth, especially for children in lower income families. Just as obvious, is the potential for year-round schools offering […]
Guest Editorial: Yes2ourstudents, LLC means NO
November 1, 2018 By
Based on my previous letter to the editor, several community members have asked my opinion on the school board applicants and the VOTE NO yellow signs in opposition of the school bond. First, I support the incumbents, for this election cycle who are Craig Plank, Amelia McKie, Dr. Cheryl Caution-Parker, and James Manning. There is […]
Letter to the Editor: Ridgeway is still Mayberry
October 18, 2018 By
To me, Ridgeway has always been, and remains, more “Mayberry” than “Mayberry.” If anything, Andy Griffith’s show was art imitating life. Ridgeway, in my time, has been a place full of characters…some good, some bad, never boring or dull. Ridgeway, like Mayberry, is not in chaos but is thriving. We have a main street that […]
Letters: Candidate Announces
October 18, 2018 By
I am proud to announce my candidacy for Fairfield County Council representative, District 7. I will run a positive campaign focused on the economic continuity of families and children, improving our public schools, stabilizing our jobs market, and positioning Historic Winnsboro in South Carolina’s billion-dollar hospitality and tourism industry. I am present to fulfill the […]
Woman tells gripping story of addiction and recovery
October 11, 2018 By
It was the fall of 2006. I was in junior high with high honor roll. A connected circle of friends. Happy. Friendly. Well liked. At least in public eye. I just had my son at sixteen. I did not see this as a happy time as my mother did not approve. She was angry I […]
