News 7-year-old injured in Winnsboro shooting; seven persons charged By Barbara Ball / April 9, 2026 WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has charged seven individuals in connection with a... Read more News Johnson keeps RW mayor’s seat; Herring and Porter win council By Barbara Ball / April 7, 2026 RIDGEWAY – In a mayoral race that came close to being upset by write-in votes,... Read more News Pedestrian dies when hit by vehicle on Longtown Road in RW By Barbara Ball / April 7, 2026 RIDGEWAY – A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Longtown Road about... Read more Government SLED has been asked to review allegations regarding Fairfield Animal Shelter By Barbara Ball / April 2, 2026 WINNSBORO – In an email sent to several Fairfield County animal shelter volunteers and some... Read more Government Ridgeway election set for April 7 By Staff / April 2, 2026 RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway’s April 7 general election will include three candidates for... Read more Schools Fairfield student wins state book contest By Ashley Ghere / April 2, 2026 WINNSBORO – A Fairfield Magnet School fourth grader is getting statewide recognition for creating an... Read more Government Park safety committee finalizes recommendations to council By Barbara Ball / April 2, 2026 BLYTHEWOOD — During a Feb. 26 meeting, the Town’s newly appointed ad hoc safety committee finalized... Read more