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Jenkinsville Water Co. hears about leaking line
JENKINSVILLE — A 300,000-gallon tank at Highway 213 had a major leak beneath the road, which caused water usage rates to be higher this month. The issue stemmed from a 2 1/2 inch line that had been cut off and abandoned in the 1970s but remained attached to one live line. When the leak began it necessitated using around 60,000 more Mid-County Water gallons than last month. At its March monthly meeting, the Jenkinsville Water Company revie...
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Pastor, Van B. Fore, Jr. and First Lady, Roxie D. Fore
Church celebrates anniversary
St. Mark Baptist Church will celebrate the 21st anniversary of its pastor, Van B. Fore Jr., and First Lady Roxie D. Fore on March 10 during the 10 a.m. worship service.
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X Factor holding auditions in Charleston
CHARLESTON — The X Factor will continue its nationwide search for the best undiscovered solo artists and vocal groups on March 19 in Charleston at North Charleston Coliseum. Registration in Charleston will be held March 17 and March 18. Additional auditions will be held in New Orleans, La., on April 14, in Long Island, N.Y., on April 25 and in Denver, Colo., on May 14. In addition to the open call auditions, online auditions continue unti...
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Jenkinsville Council ponders date change for tournament
JENKINSVILLE — Jenkinsville Town Council met in light action Wednesday night and Mayor Gregory Ginyard recapped the meeting for The Herald Independent. According to Ginyard, the council is still working toward a fishing tournament on Lake Monticello. There is a scheduling conflict with a Festival of Churches event, so the committee is looking at a possible date change to increase participation in the community and work in conjunction with t...
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Common questions about the Workforce Investment Act
WINNSBORO — To provide a better understanding of the Workforce Investment Act program, the office is sharing some frequently asked questions and answers concerning the program: What is the WIA program? WIA is an acronym for the Workforce Investment Act. This legislation took effect in July 2000 replacing the old Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs and consolidating funding and activities from several other programs to be delivere...
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The Winnsboro Town Clock will be among the clocks moving ahead an hour on Sunday morning for Daylight Savings Time.
Spring forward and change those detector batteries
WINNSBORO — This Sunday is time to spring forward, not just in “A Town for All Time” — Winnsboro — but throughout South Carolina. Before going to bed Saturday night, residents need to move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight-saving time. The time officially changes at 2 a.m. While the time change can be an inconvenience to some, the time change is part of our culture. Since that act is so ingrained and necessary, area fire official...
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Raven Magwood autographs copies of her book.
Young author inspires Fairfield Central High students
WINNSBORO — Juniors and seniors at Fairfield Central High School received inspiration and guidance during their career day from a young lady not much other than they are. Raven Magwood, a recent Clemson graduate, was a precocious youth and teen, becoming a national gymnastics champion by age 11 and a two-time published author by age 13. She graduated from high school at age 16 and was a junior at Clemson when she was just 18 years old. An...
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Dr. Roger Gaddy is running for re-election as mayor of Winnsboro.
Gaddy discusses mayoral platform
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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Maggie Holmes, center, and granddaughter Kiaria Harris, right, accept an award from Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy on behalf of Abba's Sweet Treats and Gift Boutique. Harris is the inspiration behind the boutique.
Council members chime in on town clock renovation
WINNSBORO — The time for renovation is nearly upon downtown Winnsboro, because on Tuesday night Winnsboro Town Council approved the go ahead on a project that would restore the town’s landmark clock. The architect working on behalf of the town recommended that Huss Inc. be hired to complete the market hall and clock tower stabilization project. The renovations are being funded using a 50 percent matching grant. The project could have gott...
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Broad River Charities donates $21,500
GAFFNEY — In February, Broad River Electric Charities distributed $21,500 to local organizations as part of their Operation Round Up® program. Organizations receiving the funds included Meals on Wheels of Cherokee County, Meals on Wheels of Union County, Mobile Meals of Spartanburg County, the SonShine Club, Union Disabilities and Special Needs, Cherokee Mental Health, CKC Volunteer Fire Department, RETREAD Initiative, Spartanburg RSVP, Hab...
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Teachers at Geiger Elementary in Ridgeway celebrate Dr. Seuss’s book Wacky Wednesday. The celebration honored Theodor Seuss Geisel on his birthday.
Wacky Wednesday honors Dr. Seuss
Teachers at Geiger Elementary in Ridgeway celebrate Dr. Seuss’s book Wacky Wednesday. The celebration honored Theodor Seuss Geisel on his birthday.
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Local residents earn honors at Lander
GREENWOOD — Lander University announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Freshman Honors for fall semester 2012. DaJada Young from Ridgeway was named to the Dean’s List. Kathryn Branham and Michael Padua of Winnsboro received Freshman Honors. Undergraduates who have earned a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 out of a possible 4.0 are on the President’s List. Those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.9 are on the Dean’s List, while freshmen with a ...
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Muhogany Jones
Jones is student of the week
RIDGEWAY — The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Muhogany Jones, a fifth-grade student at Geiger Elementary School. She was chosen because of her good grades and leadership skills. Muhogany scored Exemplary on both ELA and Math for the 2012 PASS administration. She is a member of the Beta Club and received first place in arts and crafts at the State Beta Club convention. She enjoys playing basketball ...
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Joseph Goldin
Goldin is RWA Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — Joseph Goldin is a determined student with a great sense of humor. Joseph shows great commitment in the classroom and on the basketball court. Joseph is a hard worker who will keep trying until he fully understands. According to Joseph’s science teacher, Mrs. Mobley, his personality is “fun” because “you can always count on Joseph to make you laugh.” Joseph, an 11th-grader at Richard Winn Academy, is well known by the entire schoo...
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Canadian superstar band coming to Opera House
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Opera House will host Leahy, a Canadian superstar band with a unique and exciting mix of folk, country and Celtic band music on March 10 at 3 p.m. New Cape Briton fiddlers Leahy are a Canadian family of eight musical brothers and sisters who have been playing together their entire lives. The band’s three acclaimed CDs — Leahy, Lakefield, and In All Things — have worldwide sales of over half a million copies. The st...
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Max is looking for a new forever home. Might it be yours?
Mighty Max is pet of the week
WINNSBORO — Max is an adorable and very sweet chow mix. He is 2-years-old and neutered, is current on all his shots and has been heartwormed. Max was brought to the shelter because the owner’s landlord would not allow him in the apartment complex. Take one look at him and you see the gentleness in his eyes. Contact Fairfield County Adoption Center to adopt this great guy or call Janice Emerson at 803-815-0805 for more information.
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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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