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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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Wade Gadson and Keith Martin await the election results. Martin is a regular at the Election Commission offices, never missing an election.
Municipal election results favor incumbents
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Results are in for the Town of Winnsboro municipal elections and some familiar faces will man town offices in 2013. Incumbent Mayor Roger Gaddy held off a challenge from Bill Haslett and Michael Davis to get re-elected. Gaddy had 52.76 percent of the vote, while Haslett had 35.58 percent. Michael Davis finished third with 11.5 percent of the mayoral vote. “I’d like to thank the citizens and voters...
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Don Wilder
Wilder named Group Revenue Director for SC newspapers
NEWBERRY — Donald E. (Don) Wilder has been named the new Customer Relations Manager and Group Revenue Director of the South Carolina Group of Civitas Media’s publications in South Carolina. The South Carolina Group includes The Newberry Observer in Newberry, The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, The Union Daily Times, The Easley Progress, The Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post. He also will serve as the General Manager of the Newberr...
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Mancke to lead nature exploration at Railroad Museum
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — The S.C. Railroad Museum at 110 Industrial Park Road is getting back to nature on Saturday. Rudy Mancke, a professor at USC and host of ETV’s Nature Scene, is climbing aboard the rails to offer patrons a special glimpse of the outdoors. In addition to commentary about area wildlife and native plants, Mancke will describe some of the rock formations on the train route near the Rion Quarry. Rufus Ti...
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Dr. Charles McElmurray, Medical Director and Dr. Jeremy Crisp with the John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center receive a check from Mr. John Hart, III, UMRHN Chairman.
Grants help healthcare providers with electronic health record systems
WINNSBORO — The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network has awarded more than $180,000 to local providers. Recipients of the funding include Fairfield Memorial Hospital to assist in buying equipment, IT supplies and software as a part of an initiative to update their entire system; the John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center to update its current system through the purchase of IT supplies and software, as well as assist in buying licensing an...
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Co-grand marshal Judy Miller and Avery Sharpe admire Miller's ride.
Ridgeway promenades into Easter
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer RIDGEWAY — For three years now residents in Ridgeway have donned their hats and had an Easter promenade. On Saturday, people of all ages took to Palmer Street and strolled through town singing songs and showing off their Easter best. This year Judy Miller, owner and operator of Just Around the Corner in Ridgeway was one of the grand marshals. She decorated a recent birthday gift — a three-wheeled bike — and rod...
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Singer-songwriter concert cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Susan Douglass Taylor Concert on April 5 at Club 145 has been canceled. According to the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, Douglas will re-schedule as soon as possible. Douglas has been replaced by Larry Jackson who will play live at the club as patrons sing and dance their blues away with Live Country, Beach and Shag. Doors open at 8 p.m.
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Jamara Green, Jacia Green and Janella Green pose with the Deputy Easter Bunny at the Mt. Pisgah event.
‘Deputy Easter Bunny’ visits Ridgeway children
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer RIDGEWAY — Fairfield County sheriff’s deputies in the Community Oriented Police Program deputized the Easter Bunny on Saturday and then Deputy Bunny attended a community event complete with games for the children, bouncy air houses, prizes and contests. Literature and handouts were available for the adults on topics such as crime prevention, gun safety, bullying prevention and texting while driving. Coloring bo...
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Accepting the contributions from Lion Paul Dove, center, are Storm Eye Institute Development Office staff member Cynthia Straney, left, and Director of Development Catherine Joy Hanhauser, right. South Carolina Lions support Storm Eye Institute research programs through funding to help undergird larger research grants.
Winnsboro Lions contribute to research
WINNSBORO — Winnsboro Lions recently presented the Storm Eye Institute of the Medical University of South Carolina with a check to assist with the Institute’s continued research on eye diseases. Research emphasis using this year’s grant funding will focus on using human skin cells to regenerate the retina. Retinal degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Winnsboro Lion Paul Dove is a representative on the Lio...
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No tax increase needed for county bond issuance
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — A $14.06 million bond issue Fairfield County is planning as part of its long-term economic growth will not include a tax increase, county officials were told last week. Tiffany Harrison, director of economic development for Fairfield County, presented an updated economic development plan for the county that was part of the 2009 “Road map to Success,” a 10-year plan for economic prosperity in Fairfie...
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David Walling
Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — David Walling, the son of Jennifer Walling of Winnsboro and a senior at Richard Winn Academy, has been named as a “Student of the Week.” According to one of his teachers, David embodies the idea of the RWA family. David constantly helps with anything at the school without complaining. He arrives early each school day, prepared not only to handle his schoolwork but also to help the office staff, teachers and the cafeteria staff get...
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Eddie Killian, President of Fairfield County Genealogical Society, James Green DNA Committee Chairman and Debby Vansant, the group Facebook coordinator dine on spaghetti to benefit the American Red Cross.
Red sauce benefits Red Cross
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Community members had Italian fare to honor St. Patrick’s Day and in doing so, upheld a nearly 15 year tradition to benefit Fairfield County: They dined on spaghetti at the St. Patrick’s Day benefit for the Red Cross in Fairfield County. For event coordinator Norma Branham this year was a great success. “We’ve had lots of take outs and eat-ins,” Branham said. This was the second year delivering ...
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Lakota is looking for a forever home. Might it be yours?
Loving Lakota is Pet of the Week
WINNSBORO — Lakota is a beautiful brindle boxer/lab mix. She is spayed and current on all shots and is the sweetest and smartest girl. Lakota had a bad start in her life and had her front teeth filed down, but this hasn’t affected her loving nature. She is a bit timid when first meeting someone, but once someone gains her confidence, she is a lovebug. Lakota is housebroken and loves her daily walks. The workers at the Fairfield County Adopt...
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County Transit hires new director, program manager
WINNSBORO — The Fairfield County Transit Department has a new director and a new program manager. Glover-Hawkins is a 1988 graduate of Fairfield Central High School and a 1993 graduate of the University of South Carolina. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She is also a Certified Grants Specialist and is recognized professionally for developing and implementing successful gr...
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Wade Gadson and Keith Martin await the election results. Martin is a regular at the Election Commission offices, never missing an election.
Municipal election results are in
WINNSBORO — Unofficial results are in for the Town of Winnsboro municipal elections and some familiar faces will man town offices in 2013. Incumbent Mayor Roger Gaddy held off a challenge from Bill Haslett to get re-elected as mayor. Gaddy had 52.76 percent of the vote, while Haslett had 35.58 percent. Michael Davis finished third with 11.5 percent of the mayoral vote. In town council elections, the Town Council District 4 seat went to in...
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Morgan Murphy
Two arrested in connection with church break-ins
RIDGEWAY — Two Ridgeway men were arrested and charged last week with second-degree burglary in connection with two break-ins at Sawney’s Creek Baptist Church in the Centerville area. Morgan Dean Murphy, 17, of 289 Murphy Trail in Ridgeway, was charged March 26 and James Cameron Wells, 19, of 1150 Centerville Road in Ridgeway, was charged March 27. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department, a flat screen television set and a s...
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Smoking cessation classes begin Thursday
WINNSBORO — Fairfield Memorial Hospital is offering a smoking cessation class that will address the various aspects of smoking and the addiction to cigarettes. “Do you want to quit smoking? Don’t try to quit smoking by yourself,” said Mary Lynn Kinely, director of marketing for FMH. “Come join the class and do it together and have fun while doing it.” The program begins April 4 and continues every Thursday for six weeks. The class will me...
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Winnsboro residents head to polls today
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Today voters in the town limits of Winnsboro and voters in Districts 2 and 4 will head to the polls to vote in a municpal election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. These April 2 elections are the town’s first contested municipal races since 2009. Those elections had less than 20 percent turnout at the polls, a turnout local leaders and political organizers hope will be surpassed in this ...
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‘Charleston Silver Lady’ enchants at FMH Foundation benefit
RIDGEWAY — Nearly 50 people turned out for the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation benefit at Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway to hear Dawn Corley, “The Charleston Silver Lady.” She enchanted the audience by telling the stories of many of the South Carolina historical pieces from her private silver collection, with links to low-country families and plantations. “We were delighted with the number of people who supported our foundation benefit...
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Chief Deputy Keith Lewis of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office takes a Citizens Academy class through a crime case study that showed the techniques used to solve crimes.
Second Citizens Academy shows how TV does not mirror reality
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Just because you see it on television, that does not make it realistic. That was the major point sheriff’s deputies wanted citizens to take away from last Tuesday night’s Citizens Academy meeting. A major goal Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department officers now face is combating what they term “the CSI effect.” During shows like CSI, a team of crackerjack investigators can assess a scene and turn up ...
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Superintendent J.R. Green presents a plaque honoring Ann Green, left, for her leadership accomplishments.
Moore named president of Office Professionals group
Staff Reports GREENVILLE — Ann Moore was installed March 9 as president of S.C. Educational Association of Office Professionals (SCAEOP) during its 31st annual conference. The conference was attended by 195 secretaries, bookkeepers and clerical staff members from various school districts across the state. Moore is the secretary/bookkeeper at McCrorey-Liston School of Technology where Chandra Bell is the principal. SCAEOP is an organizat...
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