A four block long parade began the celebration of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Winnsboro. The 10:30 a.m. parade began in the parking lot of First Baptist Church and followed Elm Street to MLK park where guests were welcomed by speeches by pastors, city leadership, and a chili lunch. A voter registration table was also made available at...
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Candidate Forum in Winnsboro
Staff Report The Winnsboro News will be sponsoring a forum for candidates to showcase their political platforms to potential voters. This year, the event will be held at the Carden Hall, 214 N. Franklin Street, Winnsboro, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27. All registered voters are encouraged to attend. Candidates scheduled are for the Office of Wood...
Community Thanksgiving Service Focuses on Blessings and Blessing
By Jim Rogers, Editor A Community-wide celebration of Thanksgiving for blessings received and blessings given featured testimonies of thanks, contemporary and traditional hymns, and placed the spotlight on a number of Christian based ministries in Winnsboro was hosted Sunday evening, November 21st by First Baptist Church and Pastor David Rose. The ecumenical gathering of churches reflected the unity of thanksgiving...