Fatcow Icon
News
School_board_approves_Green’s_recommendations0_1364917870.jpg
School board approves Green’s recommendations
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — The Fairfield County School Board met Thursday in a called meeting to discuss contract renewals for district employees. Superintendent J.R. Green recommended an assistant principal for the soon-to-be-vacant principal position at Fairfield Central High School. Principal David Corley is being moved into a position at the School District Office. Green’s recommendation is an eight-year educator curren...
full story
Angela Jones is the new face of 4-H in Fairfield County.
Fairfield County 4-H welcomes youth agent
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — The face of Fairfield County 4-H has changed. Angela Jones started work March 21 as the 4-H Youth and Development Agent for Fairfield County and although the face has changed, the organization’s mission remains the same. One goal Jones has is increased partnership between 4-H and the Fairfield County School District. She believes there is a tremendous need in Fairfield County for youth development...
full story
Katelyn Adams enjoys watching these plants grow in horticulture class.
Horticulture class at Career Center shares bounty
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Looking for fresh produce or for tomato plants or fresh flowers? Look no further than the Fairfield County Career Center’s greenhouse. On April 8, students and their teacher Earnest Manning held an open house to showcase the plants they have nursed since January. The student-led entrepreneurial activity is part of the horticulture class. This group of around six students began with seedlings they ...
full story
Mildred McCants, center, cuts the ribbon to open the refurnished Farmer's Home Furniture Store.
Farmer’s Furniture re-opens
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Familiar faces, helpful staff, renovated show rooms and expanded inventory were on display Thursday as Farmer’s Home Furniture Company held a grand re-opening ceremony. The Winnsboro store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The establishment, located a 457 U.S. 321 Business South, featured a remodeled electronics area with expanded inventory. Th...
full story
Best friends Charlie Bonds, Berry Bonds and Wyatt Raley enjoy this seesaw ride on a warm Tuesday during their Spring Break. Many children and their parents came out to Fortune Springs Park in Winnsboro to enjoy the pretty weather while the children were out of school. Kevin Boozer|The Herald Independent
Fun in the Sun; Students enjoyed Spring Break in Fortune Springs Park
Best friends Charlie Bonds, Berry Bonds and Wyatt Raley enjoy this seesaw ride on a warm Tuesday during their Spring Break. Many children and their parents came out to Fortune Springs Park in Winnsboro to enjoy the pretty weather while the children were out of school. Photos by Kevin Boozer|The Herald Independent Michael Sanders, left, and Be’Aoni Copeland, right, have fun building sand castles. Left: Mia Jackson, left, and Jacobi Ander...
full story
Oak looks to put roots down in a forever home. Might it be yours?
Outstanding Oak is Pet of the Week
WINNSBORO — Oak is a sweet 1-year-old cat who is neutered and current on all shots. He has been at the shelter for a while and all he wants is a home and family of his own. Contact Janice Emerson at the Fairfield County Adoption Center, 1678 U.S. 321 Business North in Winnsboro at 803-815-0805 for more information. She reminds the public of the county’s $55 spay/neuter program. The center currently needs leashes and collars, cat and dog beds ...
full story
Victoria Lightfoot
Lightfoot is Fairfield Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Victoria Lightfoot, a fourth-grade student at Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science. She was chosen for this honor because of her excellent grades and willingness to help others. Victoria is a very motivated student, always doing more than is required, and comes to class prepared on a regular basis. She won second place in the school’s Spellin...
full story
Kaitlyn Thoma
Thoma named RWA Student of the Week
WINNSBORO — Kaitlyn Thoma is a fifth-grade student at Richard Winn Academy and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thoma. Kaitlyn is very studious and always comes to class prepared to work and learn. Her preparation, participation in class, and attentiveness contribute to her academic success. Kaitlyn is a delightful young lady. She is accepting of all her classmates; she strives to be a good friend and a good listener to everyone. Her respe...
full story
Sports, budget highlight town council meeting
RIDGEWAY — Sports, recreation and budgeting were main topics at the April meeting of Ridgeway Town Council. Will Prioleau said the church/civic softball league will start soon. A schedule is still being finalized. He said they appreciate the kindness of neighbors during the season when traffic increases due to the games. They might also have a Peanut Johnson Day to kick off the season but that is still being discussed. “The softball is ...
full story
Phyllis Nichols Gutierrez is FMH foundation vice president and the event chair.
Belk charity helps fund FMH
WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation will participate in the annual charity sale on April 27 sponsored by Belk stores to help raise funds for Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The charity event sale is from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. April 27 at all Belk stores. Those who buy a $5 ticket for the benefit will receive $5 off their first purchase as well as discounts. Merchandise can be reserved beginning April 21. Tickets to benefit the...
full story
Surveyor Mike Mills recently noticed a few rare visitors to Fairfield County. A pair of white pelicans were on Lake Monticello.The white pelicans which have a normal range of Mississippi river and west to the Pacific and along the Gulf coast. "Apparently the winter storms blew them in, Mills said. "Occasionally we see unusual birds on the Lake such as snow geese and swans that are not typical to the area." This photo was taken in late March on Lake Monticello. Mike Mills|For The Herald Independent
Pair of Pelicans visits these parts
Mike Mills|For The Herald Independent Surveyor Mike Mills recently noticed a few rare visitors to Fairfield County. A pair of white pelicans were on Lake Monticello.The white pelicans which have a normal range of Mississippi river and west to the Pacific and along the Gulf coast. “Apparently the winter storms blew them in, Mills said. “Occasionally we see unusual birds on the Lake such as snow geese and swans that are not typical to the are...
full story
Former Boston Marathoner reacts to Monday’s bombing
Tiffany Grady-Hudgins Civitas Media UNION — The Boston Marathon was upended on Monday when explosions went off near the finish line, leaving at least two dead and dozens injured. “The farthest thing in your mind when you’re running is that something like that could happen,” said Lockhart native Kellie Eaves, who completed last year’s Boston Marathon and is believed to be the only athlete hailing from Union County to have ever competed i...
full story
On Saturday, this flag flew above Palmer Street in tribute to Hudson.
Ridgeway pays tribute to long-time firefighter
RIDGEWAY — Ridgeway residents turned out Saturday afternoon at Aimwell Presbyterian Church to bid farewell and Godspeed to long-time public servant Roy Hudson. Hudson died April 11 at the age of 94. Hudson was a recipient of The Order of the Silver Crescent, an inductee into the S.C. Firefighters Hall of Fame, was fire chief of Ridgeway, interim police chief of Ridgeway, First Citizen of the Year for Ridgeway (2007) and a volunteer firema...
full story
Nelson inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
In other business: — Council approved paying $75 from crime prevention funds to go to the Relay for Life Paint the Town Purple campaign in care of Norma Branham. — Council approved renting the armory for a 1968-70 class reunion for February 2014. The reunion group will be responsible for fees and necessary permits. — Council approved paying $250 to recruit an initial visit May 9 from the Handmade in America group to do an assessment of ...
full story
Snap up photos on our website
Lewis said the sheriff’s office had been called to the home in 2004 for a disturbance between Mahorsky and his father, Richard. According to the incident report, the argument became heated and the younger Mahorsky drew a handgun and pointed it at Richard Mahorsky. Deputies arrested Matthew Richard Mahorsky and charged him with pointing and presenting a firearm. Mahorsky received three years probation for the incident. According to the 2004 ...
full story
Sheryl Marshandra Small
Winnsboro native accepted into scholars group
WINNSBORO — Sheryl Marshandra Small, daughter of Sheron L. Cook of Winnsboro, has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community,” said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS founder and...
full story
Meeting_with_county_council_school_board_on_hold0_1365775161.jpg
Meeting with county council, school board on hold
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — A proposed meeting between Fairfield County school officials and Fairfield County Council to discuss the school board’s decision to increase the tax millage to pay for construction of a new career center is on indefinite hold. While both sides appear to understand the seriousness of the matter, there are disagreements about how a joint meeting should be conducted and whom it should include. School...
full story
Naturalist Rudy Mancke strolls alongside the train tracks looking for wildlife or plants to discuss.
Naturalist Rudy Mancke rides Winnsboro rails
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Naturalist Rudy Mancke climbed aboard the rails Saturday morning at the S.C. Railroad Museum and guided patrons on a tour along the tracks, pointing out local fauna and flora along the way. He also discussed the rock formations near the Rion Quarry and the train stopped for him to get out and examine local wildlife. According to Rufus Timms with the museum, the Mancke event came about from board m...
full story
Author Virignia Scafer shows off the photographs within her new book Legendary Locals of Fairfield County.
Author showcases Winnsboro’s legendary locals
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — How well do you know Winnsboro? Do you know of the Courageous Cowboy Legend? What about the name of one of the last living original midwives of Fairfield County? Have you got the scoop on BioJoe of Midlands Biodiesel? Thanks to author Virginia Schafer, people from history buffs to longtime residents, and people new to the area can brush up on legendary events and people in the life of the town. Schafe...
full story
Sen. Creighton Coleman (D-Fairfield, Chester and York Cos.) and Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort and Jasper Cos.) appeared on the March 21 edition of ETV’s “This Week in the State House” with host Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell as they discussed the issue of nullification in South Carolina, particularly as it relates to S-92, a bill that has passed the Senate dealing with the nullification of the National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress.
Coleman and Davis discuss nullification
Photo submitted Sen. Creighton Coleman (D-Fairfield, Chester and York Cos.) and Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort and Jasper Cos.) appeared on the March 21 edition of ETV’s “This Week in the State House” with host Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell as they discussed the issue of nullification in South Carolina, particularly as it relates to S-92, a bill that has passed the Senate dealing with the nullification of the National Defense Authorization Act passe...
full story
SCE&G donating to non-profit for switch to paperless billing
CAYCE – Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting renewable energy generation, and SCE&G have teamed up to raise awareness about renewable energy in South Carolina. During April, SCE&G will contribute $1 to PaCE for every customer who signs up for paperless billing, up to a total of $2,500. “April is Earth Month and a great time to bring awareness to the available renewable energy sources in South Car...
full story
Prevention Coordinator Veronica Edmonds expressed appreciation for the town's support of an upcoming 5K run/walk to benefit Fairfield Behavioral Health Services.
Water restrictions lifted for Winnsboro
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Residents in Winnsboro can wash their cars and fill their swimming pools: Drought restrictions have come to an end for Winnsboro so said Mayor Roger Gaddy in a proclamation at the April 9 meeting of Winnsboro Town Council. The restrictions went into effect in February 2012. In August 2012 an amended proclamation was released that let the restrictions go for Blythewood since additional water was acqu...
full story
The 2013 SCISA AA State Champion Richard Winn Lady Eagles were honored at county council.
County bonds come with a perk: no new taxes
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer 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 an...
full story
Fairfield County's newest speculative building, seen here, is ready for new industry to move into it.
County cuts ribbon on spec building
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer RIDGEWAY — Fairfield County held a ribbon cutting Monday for its newest speculative building, a 75,000-square-foot structure in the Walter Brown II Industrial Park. The site had been graded with an expansion pad to make the facility up to 150,00 square feet. With 30-foot clearance ceilings, this facility can be used to recruit a variety of manufacturers to the county. Those specifications were plans the count...
full story
Weather
Sponsored By:

Lottery
Sponsored By:

Stocks
Sponsored By:

Gas Prices
Sponsored By:

Featured Businesses
Recipes
Sponsored By: