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Sharlia Dubard was crowned Miss Fairfield Central High School.
Fairfield Central High School crowns beauty queens
WINNSBORO — With a theme of That Girl is On Fire from the popular Alicia Keys ballad, Fairfield Central High School Showcased some of its best and brightest on March 2. The evening was overseen by master of ceremonies Jeffrey Lampkin, a Newberry College graduate who not only has appeared on American Idol, but who currently hosts a television show on WACH Fox 57 where he also works as an entertainment reporter. This year, two Miss Senior a...
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Fairfield County School Superintendent J.R. Green addresses community members at a town hall meeting in Ridgeway.
Parents, guardians involved in town hall discussion
RIDGEWAY — Would the Shaw Group have any career offerings to an honor graduate of Fairfield Central High School if that student showed up, diploma in hand to look for work? According to Superintendent of Schools J.R. Green, Shaw representatives said there would be few options for that student unless he or she had technical certification. That theme of the need for a better trained work force through partnership with Midlands Technical Col...
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Lizette Villegas-Salas
Villegas-Salas is Fairfield County student of the week
WINNSBORO — The Academic Student of the Week for The School District of Fairfield County is Lizette Villegas-Salas, a student at Fairfield Elementary School. She was chosen because of her excellent grades and academic dedication. Lizette uses her life skills on a daily basis and is always willing to help others. She enjoys playing with her little sister and reading.
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Hensley is RWA student of the week
WINNSBORO — Grier Hensley, a sixth-grade student at Richard Winn Academy, actively participates in classroom discussions and is always willing to ask questions about material being studied in class. Grier is a confident, eager learner who enjoys academic success. She works hard and shows a great desire to learn. Grier comes prepared to class and strives to do her best at all times. Grier’s math teacher, Kerri Martin, selected Grier as a “Stud...
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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.
Abba’s Sweet Treats and Gifts Boutique is Business of the Year
Abba’s Sweet Treats and Gift Boutique was honored last Tuesday as Business of the Year for Winnsboro. The business has a variety of old fashioned candy that can be bought by the piece or by the pound. Homemade jellies and jams, milkshakes and soda floats are just a few of the favorite treats made available to shoppers. Gift baskets are available and customized orders can be made as well.
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Oscar needs a forever home. Might it be yours?
Outstanding Oscar is pet of the week
WINNSBORO — Oscar is a 1-year-old corgi mix puppy, current on all shots and has been neutered. He might be small, but he is large enough to win your heart at first glance. He has eyes that say “Let me love you” and win your heart. For more information about making your home Oscar’s forever home, contact Janice Emerson at the Fairfield County Adoption Center 803-815-0805. Emerson said the center is in need of cat beds and canned food for dogs ...
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A proclamation! A Proclamation! The following gathered for the signing of a proclamation declaring March as Disability Awareness Month in Fairfield County. Back row is Laura Collins, Charman Glenn, John Mickle, Annie Smith, Shirley Kennedy, director of the day program. Front row, left to right, are Representative MaryGail Douglas, Senator Creighton Coleman and Fairfield County Councilwoman Mary Lynn Kinely.
March declared Disability Awareness Month
WINNSBORO — March has been proclaimed Disability Awareness Month in Fairfield County thanks to the efforts of the Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board and to Mary Lynn Kinley, MaryGail Douglas and Creighton Coleman. Those three signed a proclamation to that effect on March 7. The proclamation was one of several activities FCDSN is doing in March. Earlier in the week, four clients as well as FCDSN staff made a trip last week...
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Learn the ‘ABC’s of DNA’ at museum program
WINNSBORO — James Green will host “The ABC’s of DNA” at 11 a.m. March 21 at the Christ Church Community Center next door to the Fairfield Museum, 231 S. Congress St. Green will give a presentation about the mysteries of DNA, and discovering the hidden genealogical treasures within. He will share his personal experiences using DNA testing while searching for his family genealogy. He will help to unravel the confusing acronyms and terms ass...
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Jenkinsville Town Council to hold called meeting
JENKINSVILLE — The town of Jenkinsville is holding a called town council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to Mayor Gregory Ginyard, the meeting concerns the town’s pending sidewalks project. At its monthly town council meeting, the Jenkinsville Council was still working with the S.C. Department of Transportation on several aspects of the sidewalks/streetscaping for the town. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting at Jenkins...
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Carolina’s Got Art! aims to put art back in region
CHARLOTTE — In 2005, Tom Friedman famously proclaimed that the world is flat. It seems this flattening is rapidly extending into unexpected corners, like the Carolina arts scene. More and more, art critics across the country bemoan the loss of local culture in the artwork they see from state to state, whether in large cities or in small towns. “Trends move faster across the country and around the world,” notes Lance Esplund, chief art criti...
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Town of Winnsboro gets $272,492 Rural Infrastructure Authority grant
COLUMBIA — The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded nearly $3.8 million in grants for 14 water, sewer and drainage projects in 13 counties across the state — including $272,492 to the Town of Winnsboro to replace a sewer line to the treatment plant. “Setting the table is a key part of economic development success. The RIA grants help those communities lacking resources in making the infrastructure improvements necessary for them ...
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All of the volunteer waiters ready to begin! They are Clyde Sanders (Winnsboro Town Council), Mayor Roger Gaddy, Bill Haslett (Winnsboro Town Council), J. R. Green (School Superintendent), David Ferguson (Fairfield County Council Chairman), Andrea Harrison (School Board) and Beth Reid (School Board Chairwoman).
Educational program emphasizes being heart healthy
WINNSBORO — Fairfield Memorial Hospital hosted an educational evening on heart health on Feb. 26 that featured musical entertainment by Susan Taylor, dinner served by Barn Express Cafeteria and testimony from three people who suffered a heart attack and lived to tell about it. Taylor sang selections from her CD, On The Great Falls Road. Guests heard personal “heart experiences” from Beth Bonds, Mike Williams and Clyde Sanders, all of whom...
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As part of Mrs. Robin Gantt's and Mrs. Sharon Knapper's classes, students and teachers dressed up for Dr. Seuss celebrations. Picture here are student Kloe Haney, right, and teacher Robin Gantt both dressed as The Cat in the Hat! The students and teachers had a lot of fun with these costumes in Fairfield Elementary School in child development 3.
Two cats in the hat visit FES
As part of Robin Gantt’s and Sharon Knapper’s classes, students and teachers dressed up for Dr. Seuss celebrations. Shown here are student Kloe Haney, right, and teacher Robin Gantt both dressed as The Cat in the Hat. The students and teachers had a lot of fun with these costumes in Fairfield Elementary School in child development 3. Kloe Haney shows off some Cat in the Hat theatrics.
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School Resource Officer Sergeant Steve McDonald teaches the academy about local gang activity.
Gang enforcement presentation opens eyes at Citizen’s Academy
WINNSBORO — Are there gangs in Fairfield County? If members of the sheriff department citizen’s academy had any doubt of the presence of gangs in this area, those were dispelled following a proactive effort by Sergeant Steve McDonald to educate about gangs, gang warning signs and gang-related crimes. McDonald said that most of the gang-related activity in the county is from local groups who might claim to be loosely affiliated with national...
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District offers free screenings
WINNSBORO — The School District of Fairfield County is offering free vision, speech and hearing screenings for children from birth up to 21 years of age. The following individuals are encouraged to participate: • Individuals up to age 21 who are suspected of having a developmental delay/disability, but not presently in a program. • Children ages 4 and 5 who are registered to attend school for the first time. • Children ages 3 and 4 who ...
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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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