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Town Council meeting includes award recognitions
WINNSBORO — The Winnsboro Town Council will meet Tuesday to address a bid recommendation for the town clock and market hall stabilization project, a staff vacancy at the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety and have second reading and public hearing of ordinance #031913, a business license ordinance. The ordinance would change Winnsboro municipality ordinances so they are in line with the North America Industrial Code System. The classific...
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Logan Robinson earned every merit badge the Boy Scouts of America has.
Winnsboro youth enjoyed merit badge journey
WINNSBORO — Troop 49 in Winnsboro earned a rare distinction in February when one of its Eagle Scouts completed a feat that has been done less than 200 times in the history of scouting: Sixteen-year-old Logan Robinson earned all 134 merit badges one can obtain from the Boy Scouts of America. Though the Boy Scouts of America does not officially keep track of how many scouts have earned every single merit badge they have, Robinson and his moth...
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Michael Davis
Davis shares mayoral platform, wants to serve his community
WINNSBORO — Three candidates are vying for the office of mayor for the Town of Winnsboro. The candidates will participate in a forum March 21 at the Winnsboro Woman’s Club. The public is invited to attend. The three candidates are Mayor Roger A. Gaddy, Town Councilmen Bill Haslett and resident Michael L. Davis. The election April 2 will also include City Council District 2 and City Council District 4. Each of the three mayoral candidates ...
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Steering committee members listen in to Magaret Pope's advice on water authority formation.
Regional water steering committee continues formation of water authority
WINNSBORO — What water system would be owned by a regional water authority for Fairfield County and portions of Blythewood? That question raised by attorney Margaret Pope was at the heart of Wednesday’s water authority steering committee meeting when representatives from Blythewood, Mid-County, Ridgeway, Winnsboro and Fairfield County Council met to continue discussions and to seek legal advice about forming a regional water authority. Wo...
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Students rehearse for drama in Arts Alive!
Arts coming to life in Fairfield County this month
WINNSBORO — Arts are coming alive in Fairfield County this March during the third annual Arts Alive! Festival. Julieann Neal, coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts, said the festival showcases visual arts and performing arts classes. On March 7, the Fairfield Middle School Musical Theatre classes and the FCHS Theatre Ensembles will present “One Day More,” with the theme of struggle and hardship. It shares the stories of Rosa Parks and...
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Fairfield's newest hangout, The Fairfield Cove, offers a family-friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Protopapadakis anchors Fairfield Cove
WINNSBORO — People looking for a lunchtime, afternoon or dinner time hangout in Winnsboro have a new place to tie their anchor, the Fairfield Cove. Located at 1418 U.S. 321 South, the establishment has retained much of the favorite menu items from when the restaurant was the Captain’s Galley. Owner Evangelos “Van” Protopapadakis, said he is here to serve the public and he wants to be sure and have their favorite foods on his menu. A nativ...
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Pictured are front row: Von Metts,Vice President of Lutheran Men in Mission Tim Crout Second row is Dan Camp, of Blythewood, Lindy Richardson, John Boozer, III, Jerry Richardson, Jimmy Scott, St. Paul Pastor Brent Nichols, and Mark Richardson. Back row are Rick Caston, Darryl Hentz, Brian Dooley, from Pickens, Wayne Boozer, Barry Richardson and Stanley Shealy
Blythewood man among Lutheran Men supporting St. Paul, Pomaria
POMARIA — Leaders from the South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission came from Lexington, Blythewood and Pickens on Sunday morning for a breakfast and fellowship meeting with the Lutheran Men’s Group at St. Paul Pomaria. Tim Crout, vice president of the S.C. Lutheran Men in Mission, led a Bible study about the book of Acts and the formation of the early church. The event was a way to encourage the pastor and the men of St. Paul as they continu...
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Fairfield County Magnet School for Math and Science students celebrate winning the school's trivia bowl.
FMSMS holds Black History Trivia Bowl
WINNSBORO — Students in grades four through six at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science participated in a trivia bowl to test their knowledge of African Americans in history. All teams did a great job and showed their knowledge of history made by African Americans. The winners of the Black History Trivia Bowl were fourth- grade students William Barber, Leslie Tapia, Anaya Peay, Da’Shiyah Boyd and Victoria Lightfoot. The school complet...
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Are votes held at JWC meetings?
JENKINSVILLE — At the Jenkinsville Water Company’s annual meeting in January, water company member Billy Hendrix asked questions about the decision that JWC made to not join the preliminary discussions for forming a regional water authority. Hendrix said he was not sure if that choice was made by an individual, by individuals or by the entire board. In response to Hendrix questions, board member Bertha Goins said the choice was made by the ...
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Fairfield County Council
Zoning changes pass unanimously
WINNSBORO — Jenkinsville and Dawkins residents pledged a week ago to turn out in force for the Monday meeting of Fairfield County Council to make their voices heard with regard to rezoning of property for a medical clinic on S.C. 215. However, during the public comment period, no one showed. After that, it was business as usual for county council. Third and final reading passed unanimously for each of the four parcels up for rezoning. Pri...
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Citizens Saya Kennedy, Frankie O’Neal, Arthur Lathan listen to a presentation as Captain Dunstan Padgett looks on.
Citizens, deputies learn in inaugural academy
WINNSBORO — Placing a car remote with a panic alarm beside one’s bedside table can be great defense against breaking and entering. If a resident hears a suspicious noise in the middle of the night, hitting that alarm can make a potential burglar realize the home is occupied and then cause that criminal to move on. Nuggets like those were gleaned Tuesday night as a select group of Fairfield County residents and media members attended the Fai...
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Raven Magwood has shared her exceptional life with students across the country, including those at Fairfield Central High School.
Author and speaker will anchor career day at FCHS
WINNSBORO — As part of its “Personal Pathways to Success” Career Fair, Fairfield Central High School is hosting author and motivational speaker Raven Magwood on March 1. In addition to being a renowned author, she has excelled in athletics at a young age. A national gymnastics champion at age 11, by the age of 13 she had published her second book. By age 15, she was a state title holder in track and field who was competing nationally. The p...
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Board approves district-wide school-accreditation process
Kevin Boozer Staff writer WINNSBORO — In its February meeting, the school board of trustees for Fairfield County approved the district entering into a district wide accreditation process. Claudia Edwards, deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction, and Superintendent J.R. Green said the district is entering into an accreditation process where the district is accredited as a school system rather than holding an accreditation for...
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Scheele helps build home in Dominican Republic
CLEMSON — Patrick William Scheele of Blythewood traveled to the Dominican Republic with 12 other Clemson University students during the winter break to build a home in the Las Charcas community. The group of fraternity and sorority members provided the funding and labor to construct a safe, affordable, concrete-block home that ensures safety from hurricanes. The students interacted closely with local families and community members to experi...
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Workshop will show how to keep check on government
COLUMBIA – Fairfield County residents can use computers to keep track of their state lawmakers and in March, The State Library’s Information Services department will offer another training session on how to use those resources. The workshop at the South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate St. in Columbia will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 19. This 2½ hour class familiarizes users with ways to follow the process of legislation. Atte...
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Superintendent J.R. Green was the mystery reader at Geiger Elementary.
School superintendent serves as mystery reader
RIDGEWAY — Superintendent J.R. Green was invited to be the mystery reader for Javad Wigfall’s kindergarten class at Geiger Elementary School. The objective of the mystery reader initiative is to encourage a love of reading at school and at home. Several mystery readers have been invited to Wigfall’s class this year.
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Roman Hawkins
Hawkins chosen as RWA Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — Roman Hawkins, a kindergarten student and the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins of Winnsboro, has been selected as Richard Winn Academy’s Student of the Week. Roman works hard, gets along well with others and has a very positive attitude about school. He is eager to learn and always well behaved. His teacher, Retta Taylor, shared that Roman is a pleasure to have in class. Congratulations, Roman, for earning this honor. Everyone ...
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This kittens enjoy playing in this double decker house in the cattage.
Adoption center reaches out during national spay/neuter month
WINNSBORO — The cat cottage — or “cattage” as it is known — has been busy at the Fairfield County Adoption Center this month during National Spay and Neuter Month. The center offered discounted rates on adoptions for cats during the month. The center and the Fairfield County Animal Control also partners with Pets Inc. of West Columbia to help residents who would like to keep their cats but cannot afford to have them spayed or neutered. Da...
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Gonzaleus Marchn
March chosen as Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Gonzaleus March, a seventh-grade student at Fairfield Middle School. He has an outstanding academic record and no discipline issues. Gonzaleus is an all-around well-mannered student. He is a member of the Fairfield Middle School STEM Academy. He is the son of Karen Edmonds.
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Seventh grader Trace Swann was recognized as the district's Arbor Day Essay Contest Winner.
School board recognizes exceptional students
Kevin Boozer Staff writer WINNSBORO — A talented group of students was recognized at the February meeting of the Fairfield County School District board of trustees. Students recognized for perfect scores on PASS testing included Thomas Few for math, Fairfield Elementary School; Victoria Lightfoot for English, Fairfield County Magnet School for Math and Science; and Shanna Thompson for English, McCrorey-Liston. Junior Scholars from Fai...
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Pictured, from left to right, are front row: Sam Edenfield, Bonnie Myers, Bobby Hollis, Angie Finch, and Daisy Hollis; second row: Shirley Pylant, Vernon Pylant, Peggy Smith, Bill Black, Jerome Mincey, Grace Black, Betty Peak; third row: Patsy Edenfield, Terry Vickers, Becky Walnock, Pam Laird, Donnie Laird, Maryann Moshinskie; and back row: Tommy Myers, Bill Haslett, D. J. Papa (Charlie) Smith, Don Walnock, Bill Browder, Steve Vickers, Linda Haslett, Beverly Mincey, and LuAnne McCleary.
Winnsboro’s Friday Night Live celebrates life, heart health
Kevin Boozer Staff writer WINNSBORO — Winnsboro’s Friday Night Live social group started in 2000 as a way for singles, seniors and others to have a reason to come together to eat, travel and pray together. This year the fellowship group felt called to help raise awareness for heart health: One of its own members had a heart attack last fall while another group member passed out while working at her store and had to have a heart ablation...
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“What Girls Are Made Of”
“Sugar and spice and everything nice; that’s what girls are made of!” If you’ve ever heard this poem (song) spoken aloud, you should have a pretty good understanding of the fundamental difference between the nature of girls vs. the nature of boys. The other verse gets into some pretty harsh things about little boys that I won’t bother to drudge up for purposes of our discussion today. The very existence of this song, and many others like it...
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Samantha is looking for someone to give her a forever home. Might it be yours?
Sunny Samantha is pet of the week
WINNSBORO — Samantha is a 10-year-old beagle. She came in with three males, two that are elderly, and one that is three years old. The staff at the Fairfield County Adoption Center is currently looking for a home for them where they can retire in comfort. They are all very friendly and sweet. Contact the Adoption Center for more information at 803-815-0805. The center also is in need of canned dog and cat food. In the near future the center...
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Time seemed to stand still as snow fell during a recent storm in Fairfield County. Around two inches of snow fell on Feb. 16, causing events to be rescheduled and giving residents a rare home town glimpse of a winter wonderland.
Snowy time in ‘a town for all time’
This photo submitted by Diane Arnette looks almost like a postcard, doesn’t it? Time did seem to stand still as snow fell during a recent storm in Fairfield County. Around two inches of snow fell here on Feb. 16, causing events to be rescheduled and giving residents a rare hometown glimpse of a winter wonderland.
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