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General manager of nuclear plant operations, George Lippard, left, chats with community member Randy Feaster during the open house.
NRC issues favorable safety findings for 2012 at V.C. Summer
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer BLAIR — Community members met with SCANA and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials Wednesday night to hear an annual review of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant and to receive an annual update on Reactor 2 and Reactor 3 expansion projects. For Reactor 1, Reactor 2 and Reactor 3, NRC inspection findings for 2012 revealed only green issues, the code for very low safety issues. Other colors on the scale include...
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 Last week a few members of the McCrorey Liston Class of 1965 had lunch at the Ocean Seafood Restaurant on Broad River Road in Columbia. They are getting ready for the McCrorey Liston Class Reunion that will be held on May 24-26, 2013. Shown are Cora Mae Lyles Ashford, Connie Ruth Hendrix Morgan, Rebecca T. Evans, Betty Jean Pearson Mitchell, Annie Dell Hart Whitt, Gladys Martin Herndon, Patricia Johnson Thomas and Marie Boyd Roberts. Contact Willie P. Coleman and Shirley Means Greene for more information.
McCrorey Liston Class enjoys fellowship
Last week a few members of the McCrorey Liston Class of 1965 had lunch at the Ocean Seafood Restaurant on Broad River Road in Columbia. They are getting ready for the McCrorey Liston Class Reunion that will be held on May 24-26, 2013. Shown are Cora Mae Lyles Ashford, Connie Ruth Hendrix Morgan, Rebecca T. Evans, Betty Jean Pearson Mitchell, Annie Dell Hart Whitt, Gladys Martin Herndon, Patricia Johnson Thomas and Marie Boyd Roberts. Contact ...
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Les Chapeaux Rouge enjoyed visiting Winnsboro Tuesday, with lunch at the Cornwallis House Tea Room, a tour of the Songbird Manor B&B , ice cream and milkshakes at Abba's Sweet Treats and Gifts Botique, and shopping in Summer Day. Debi Legrand, group leader who grew up in Winnsboro, said that everyone they met was so gracious and welcoming. The group with members from several area counties includes the following ladies, left to right, Carolyn Riser, Anne Coward, Nita Meeks, Rita Billett, Betty Carr, Ann Podell, Betty Moreland, Clara Kelley, Mary Wells, Elaine Tyler, Mittie McLean, Jo Long, Debi LeGrand, and Carole Hunt. Kevin Boozer|The Herald Independent
Red Hat Ladies visit, shop in Winnsboro
Kevin Boozer|The Herald Independent Les Chapeaux Rouge enjoyed visiting Winnsboro on Tuesday, with lunch at the Cornwallis House Tea Room, a tour of the Songbird Manor B&B, ice cream and milkshakes at Abba’s Sweet Treats and Gifts Boutique, and shopping in Summer Day. Debi Legrand, group leader who grew up in Winnsboro, said everyone they met was gracious and welcoming. The group with members from several area counties included, from left t...
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County council approves bond issuance
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Third and final reading of Ordinance No. 614 passed 4-1 in a called meeting of the Fairfield County Council, giving the county authority to levy bonds for the county’s upcoming $24.06 million bond issuance. The bond issuance applies to an economic stimulation program through 2020 that includes workforce development, industrial sites and county water and sewer infrastructure in the four-phase plan. ...
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Prevention Coordinator Veronica Edmonds and Prevention Specialist Kennedy Robertson show off the t-shirt that 5K run/walk participants will receive April 27. They encourage people to come out and support awareness and mental health.
Behavioral Health Services offers coping tips following Boston bombing attack
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — The nation grieved Monday as explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Known worldwide as a symbol for perseverance, community and sport, this year the race had over 130 runners from the Palmetto State, including one from Ridgeway and several from Blythewood. That means people in Fairfield County might have a friend or family member who experienced terrorism firsthand and they might ...
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Relay for Life Cancelled
WINNSBORO — Relay for Life has been cancelled tonight due to severe weather. Stacey Pearson said that when tornado watches and tornado warnings were issued for the area that the school district cancelled the event. She and Andre Sheppard will work to find a make-up date for the relay, likely some time in May.
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Superintendent J.R. Green recognizes Hannah Delesandro Taylor Martin, Trace Swann, and Raven Tucker for their Patriot's Pen Essays.
School board considers budget, hears uniform presentations
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Two school uniform proposals, first reading of the 2013-14 budget and student recognitions highlighted the April meeting of the Fairfield County School Board on Tuesday night. The board approved the first reading of a $34,334,464 proposed budget per Superintendent J.R. Green’s recommendation. Green’s certified staff recommendations, administrative staff recommendations and the administrative and c...
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Stacy Pearson has worked this year as chairperson for the Fairfield County Relay for Life.
Relay for Life tonight, rain or shine
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — Don’t let showers in the forecast keep you from gathering Friday at 7 p.m. at Fairfield Central High School for the Relay for Life. Event chair Stacey Pearson said that if it rains the event will move indoors to the FCHS gym. Organizers said they kept the entertainment options simple this year so they could move things indoors if needed. The event includes a deejay, performances by FMS and FCHS da...
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Edna Raab and Senator Creighton Coleman, right, converse on Hemophilia Advocacy Day.
Hemophilia advocacy fuels Winnsboro woman
Kevin Boozer Staff Writer WINNSBORO — For Edna Rabb, a skinned knee or even a small cut on her son as he grew up required a bit more attention than a Band-Aid and a kiss on a boo boo. Instead, those minor wounds took longer to stop bleeding and required extra pressure to be applied in the case of her son, now 25, who was diagnosed with hemophilia at age 5. Minor injuries such as those did not pose a threat to her son’s life, but there w...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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