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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Map of shootings by WDPS WINNSBORO— The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating several overnight shootings that left multiple...
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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
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Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
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Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
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Graber named Detention Center Director

Jenkinsville government election set for May 7

JENKINSVILLE – A general nonpartisan election is set for a mayor and two council seats in the Town of Jenkinsville to be held on May 7, 2024. Any person wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than Sunday, April 7. Voter registration by mail applications will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, April 8.

Those wishing to file to run for election can file between 12 noon, Monday, Feb. 26 and 12 noon Friday, March 8. Filing hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays at the Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 315 S. Congress Street in Winnsboro. There is no filing fee. Nonpartisan candidates file by Statement of Intention of Candidacy.

The precincts and polling places will be open during this election from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on May 7.

For questions, contact Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 315 S. Congress Street in Winnsboro.

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