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Constance Brown, who spent her later childhood years in Winnsboro, releases her first children's book this week.
Former Winnsboro resident reaches out through first children’s book
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer COLUMBIA — Will Ladoneya catch the fly her mother sent her off to find for supper? At first glance that appears the main question of first time children’s book author Constance Brown’s book How Ladoneya Caught a Fly. Indeed Brown, who spent her late childhood and teens in Winnsboro, writes a delightful, entertaining children’s book. But look closer beneath the book’s lighthearted, playful vibe and one finds a p...
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Captain Brad Douglas goes over various kinds of illegal drugs.
How’d that go down? Citizen’s academy studies narcotics
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — You use, you lose … from drugs that is. That was the message relayed by sheriff’s deputies as the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department held its second to last citizen’s academy meeting the final Tuesday in March. Captain Brad Douglas gave an overview of drug-related crime in the county and summed up the most common types of drug users in the area. Citizens learned the strategy and general tactics...
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Sen. Vincent Sheheen met with Italian Garden owner Max, right, and a restaurant staff member, left.
Sheheen visits Fairfield Democrats
WINNSBORO — Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-Kershaw) was the principal speaker at the Fairfield County Democratic Party’s March 26 meeting. Sheheen asked the audience of more than 50 to imagine a place where there were less school teachers than 20 years ago but larger classes, or where there were 200,000 more citizens but the highway patrol force had shrunk from 1,040 to less than 800. Or where 50 percent of a student’s college cost was underwrit...
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Students of the Week
WINNSBORO — Richard Winn Academy (RWA) announces Gavin Douglas as “Student of the Week.” Gavin, a fourth-grader, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Douglas of Winnsboro and the student of Jean Woodle. Mrs. Woodle and other staff members consider Gavin as “one of RWA’s finest citizens.” Gavin is cooperative and attentive in class. He readily participates in classroom discussions and activities. He accepts responsibility for his work and his actio...
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The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Jalen Epps, a sixth-grade student at McCrorey Liston School of Technology.
Epps is county student of the week
WINNSBORO — The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Jalen Epps, a sixth-grade student at McCrorey Liston School of Technology. Jalen works hard to excel academically and is in the Gifted and Talented program. He is the top Reading Counts students at the school, earning more than 300 points this year. He serves as an Eagle Specialist, Student Council Class Representative, Junior Beta Club Member, and i...
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Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science held its first Spelling Bee Contest on March 27, 2013. Seventeen boys and girls from grades 4 -6 competed in the Spelling Bee Contest. Javon Scott, a sixth grader won the contest and received a championship trophy. Victoria Lightfoot, a fifth grader was runner-up. School District of Fairfield County|For The Herald Independent
Spelling bee winners at Fairfield Magnet School
Photo submitted Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science held its first Spelling Bee Contest on March 27. Seventeen boys and girls from grades 4 to 6 competed. Javon Scott, a sixth-grader, won the contest and received a championship trophy. Victoria Lightfoot, a fifth-grader, was runner-up.
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Missing woman, car found in Lake Wateree
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer RIDGEWAY — A missing woman and her car were located late Friday night in Lake Wateree. S.C. Department of Natural Resources dive teams and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department searched all day for Inge Conrad, 79, after a missing persons report was filed in Kershaw County. Conrad visited her son in Lugoff on Thursday and did not arrive back home Thursday evening prompting her other son, who lives in the ...
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Mr. Devin Liferidge's class from McCrorey Liston School of Technology, pictured here, benefited from the life skills presentation.
Students develop skills for life
WINNSBORO — Making good decisions is essential to healthy living, beginning with the foods we eat to the activities that we are involved in. Life Skills teaches students three basic principles to making wise decisions: Clarify, Consider and Choose. The goal of the curriculum is for students to make sound decisions, develop high self-esteem, build character and great respect for themselves as well as those around them. Through the curricul...
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Special Sparky is Pet of the Week
WINNSBORO — Sparky is a 1-year-old Border Collie. He is neutered, current on all shots and heartworm negative. He is a bit shy, but so very sweet. He needs someone to just love him and he has so much love in return to give For more information about adopting her, contact Janice Emerson at the Fairfield County Adoption Center at sheltermom46@gmail.com or 803-447-3602. Emerson said the shelter needs canned cat and dog food, leashes, collars...
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Charges against county dismissed
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — A defamation lawsuit against Fairfield County has been dismissed after a ruling referencing the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. Michael Hollis, former Animal Control Supervisor of Fairfield County, sued the county after he was fired from his position following his handling of a case in which an owner’s dog severely wounded another dog. According to court records, after being fired by County Deputy...
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NRC holding meetings to discuss nuclear plant performance
BLAIR — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled an open house for April 17 to discuss the safety performance in 2012 of SCE&G’s V.C. Summer nuclear station, near Jenkinsville, about 26 miles northwest of Columbia. A separate meeting will follow to explain the inspections and oversight process for the two new units that are under construction. The open house, which is open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. at the McCro...
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The 2013 SCISA AA State Champion Richard Winn Lady Eagles were honored at county council.
Council discusses bond issuance, economic growth plans
WINNSBORO — How can Fairfield County leadership work to transform this area into a hotbed of industrial activity? Could it do so through business as usual or are systematic changes needed? At Monday night’s county council meeting Mike Briggs with the Central SC Alliance gave favorable assessment of the county’s forward looking, proactive approach to business growth. Workforce development, industrial sites and county water and sewer infrastruc...
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Constantia Hueck Foils expanding in Richland County
BLYTHEWOOD – Constantia Hueck Foils LLC, an Austria-based manufacturer of foil- and film-based packaging, will expand its current production facility in Richland County. The $12 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs in the Blythewood area. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand our operations in the Midlands,” said Steve Godwin, president of Constantia Hueck Foils. “This expansion will allow us to increase our capa...
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Fairfield Genealogical Society President Eddie Killian, left, and James Green, right, explain about advanced science helping bring history buffs together.
Don’t kNow About DNA? Fairfield Genealogical society offers help
WINNSBORO — History buffs into family genealogy got a boost March 21 from a presentation sponsored by the Fairfield Genealogical Society. James Green explained the basics of DNA-based historical research and advised those present on the most feasible options for genetic testing. Barbara Jones came from Columbia to learn to use the new tools and the Rev. Jon Ward made the drive down from Greenville. A member of the Fairfield Genealogical S...
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The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Monday morning deaths of a man and his wife at this Blair residence.
Police questioning son in connection with death of parents
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer BLAIR — A 40-year-old man is being questioned as a person of interest in the deaths of his parents Monday morning off S.C. 215 just beyond Salem Crossroads. Captain Brad Douglas with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department said Ruth Marion Mahorsky, 70, and Richard F. Mahorsky, 71, both of 80 S.C. 215 in Blair, were killed. Douglas said Matthew Richard Mahorsky was being held as a person of interest. Acco...
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UPDATE: Double murder reported off Highway 215
BLAIR — Law enforcement has apprehended a person of interest in a double homicide case off Highway 215 in Blair just beyond Salem Crossroads. According to Captain Brad Douglas with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department, a husband and wife Ruth Marion Mahorsky, 70, and Richard F. Mahorsky, 71, of 80 Highway 215 in Blair were the persons murdered. Douglas said a person of interest, their son Matthew Richard Mahorsky, age 40, is being held i...
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A little to the left, instructs Hannie Milling Jr and his goddaughter, Shonna Golston, drives the tractor while they prepare their garden spot on Good Friday.
Good times farming the land
A little to the left: Hannie Milling Jr. and his goddaughter, Shonna Golston, drive the tractor while they prepare their garden spot on Good Friday. Photos by Kevin Boozer | The Herald Independent Hannie Milling Jr. and his goddaughter, Shonna Golston, prepare fields off Kincaid Bridge Road on Good Friday as they start their garden.
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On Wednesday, March 14 (3.14 Pi Day) students in Mrs. Kelly Nellums’ sixth grade math classes at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science presented their knowledge of pi in their own unique ways. Student presentations included animated videos created on the internet, poetry, research papers, songs, dances, PowerPoints, collages, games and even a cake designed with fondant circles and lettering. Students also designed and wore t-shirts representing pi.
It’s all in the Pi!
On March 14 (3.14 Pi Day) students in Kelly Nellums’ sixth-grade math classes at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science presented their knowledge of pi in their own unique ways. Student presentations included animated videos created on the Internet, poetry, research papers, songs, dances, PowerPoints, collages, games and even a cake designed with fondant circles and lettering. Students also designed and wore T-shirts representing pi. ...
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Coach Terry Chappell speaks to the board on behalf of the Fairfield Thunder.
Public now must FOIA JWC finanical records
JENKINSVILLE — Changes are coming to the electronic record keeping for the Jenkinsville Water Company. At its April meeting, JWC member Tony Taffar discussed the JWC website which is up for renewal in May. The board decided to keep the website and continue posting minutes and water usage reports. However, board president Gregory Ginyard said the board requested that financial information be left off the website due to the presence of pers...
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Coach Terry Chappell requests the support of Jenkinsville Town Council for Fairfield's newest AAU team.
Fishing tournament, AAU team supported by council
JENKINSVILLE — Fliers and promotional material for Jenkinsville’s upcoming small mouth bass fishing tournament were the buzz at the April meeting of Jenkinsville Town Council. The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce is helping promote the May 18 event, which will occur rain or shine unless there is severely inclement weather, according to Jenkinsville Mayor Gregory Ginyard. The free event from noon to 6 p.m. will include hourly gift giveaw...
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Relay for Life paints the town
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Relay for Life is fast approaching in Fairfield County; in fact, you can bank on it. Bank Day is April 15, when teams will have turned in the bulk of their donations. Event organizer Stacey Pearson hopes the teams build momentum heading into that day. At the last meeting of the Relay for Life in Fairfield County, she reported five new teams were added. “We are looking for more faith-based community ...
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Sheheen promotes book, vision for South Carolina government
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Revolt against the status quo when it comes to state government. That is the theme of Sen. Vincent Sheheen’s new book, The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State Back on Track , but where his Tea Party colleagues counter with obstructionist ideology, Sheheen calls state leaders to pursue substantive, nonpartisan solutions to problems. Sheheen took an honest appraisal of the state of our state. The r...
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Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy, Gregory Sprouse with the Central Midlands Council of Governments, and Winnsboro Town Manager Don Wood listen to Pope Zeigler attorneys discuss water authority issues.
Water authority steering committee gets glimpse into future
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Will area water companies be able to pool their resources into a regional water authority, increase their bonded debt capacity and make Fairfield County eligible for grants and capital projects needed to secure a long term solution to the county’s water shortage? If so, what will happen to water rates for customers and how does that affect long standing water companies? Steering committee member b...
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Academic Challenge Team wins final home match of season
WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central High School Academic Challenge team reported a 17-14 victory against Buford High School during their last match of the season on March 20. “This was a hard-fought and hard-won match. Our students, being no stranger to hard work and diligence, not only showed pride in academics, but also grace and decorum under pressure,” said Coach Mary Allcorn. FCHS and FMS attended the Academic Challenge Regionals Festi...
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