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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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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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