Barbara Ball

BLYTHEWOOD – A new sign near Blythewood's Exit 27 on I-77 celebrates South Carolina Equestrian's 2026 National Championship. NCEA Coach of the Year Carol Gwin led the Gamecocks to the title in only her second season.

WINNSBORO — When Fairfield County School District's Career Center students set out to build a pavilion on the grounds of the Fairfield County School District's Village in Winnsboro this spring, they weren't simply learning construction skills. They were creating a place for teachers to gather, relax, and build friendships.

WINNSBORO – The historic Wolfe House that sits on S. Congress Street on the edge of downtown Winnsboro was constructed sometime prior to 1823 and is one of the oldest surviving residences in Winnsboro. While it is an important example of early nineteenth-century architecture in Fairfield County, it has seen better days.

WINNSBORO – Downtown Winnsboro traded traditional July 4th fireworks for a synchronized light show under the stars Friday as organizers paired the summer concert series with a patriotic drone show.

COLUMBIA – Richland School District Two's Board of Trustees elected new officers at its June 24 meeting, naming Niki Porter chair, Joe Trapp vice chair, and Shelley Williams secretary.

BLYTHEWOOD – Members and friends of Lake Wateree VFW Post 8346 gathered on the Blythewood Road bridge on Saturday, July 4, to wave flags and greet drivers on I-77. The event coincided with America's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing.

GILBERT – The Blythewood Minors All-opened the Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournament in Gilbert with back-to-back victories before facing a setback against a potent Lancaster squad. Fresh off an undefeated District 4 title run where they outscored opponents 52-7, the Minors demonstrated their depth through the early rounds of the bracket.

GREENWOOD — Fresh off a high-scoring District 4 championship run, Blythewood's Ozone All-Stars spent the weekend in Greenwood Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournament. While the Blythewood's run ended short of the state title, they opened play with some fireworks.

WINNSBORO – The Art Show opened on Congress Street with an evening reception on Friday, June 19, and a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June25. The shop. located at 107 N. Congress Street in downtown Winnsboro, is owned by Winnsboro artist Barbara Yongue. The grand opening show and sell event drew almost a hundred attendees from all over South Carolina and as far away as Georgia.

LAKE WATEREE – The night sky over Lake Wateree State Park erupted in a display of color on Saturday, July 4 as the Lake Wateree Association hosted its annual fireworks show to mark America's 250th birthday.