WINNSBORO — The Fairfield County Council meeting agenda on Monday included a second reading of Ordinance 851, which repeals and replaces the county’s current animal control ordinance (No. 737). The proposed ordinance was developed by an ad hoc committee established earlier this year by county council to review and recommend updates to Fairfield County’s animal […]
Helping hands during shutdown
November 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As the government shutdown moves into the second month, people who depend on SNAP and other government subsidies are running out of food …and some of those people live in Blythewood. Town council members stepped up Monday night during a special called council meeting to talk about what the Town can do to […]
Hearts Unleashed: supporting Fairfield’s animal shelter
November 13, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Every day, dogs and cats in Fairfield County find themselves in need of care, compassion, and a second chance. Hearts Unleashed, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Winnsboro, was created to provide exactly that. Founded to support the Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center, the organization works side by side with county […]
47 dogs rescued from suspected Chester dog-fighting operation
November 13, 2025 By
CHESTER – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in the rescue of 47 dogs and puppies from three properties suspected of dog fighting in Chester and Lancaster counties this week. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Chester County Animal Control and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Humane World for Animals also assisted with the rescue […]
Bengals level Clover
November 13, 2025 By
CLOVER – The Blythewood football team quickly shook off a 1-5 Region 5-5A performance on Friday. They hit the road with a 10 seed in the upper state bracket of the 5A Division 1 playoffs and walloped No.7 Clover 42-23. Junior quarterback James Veasey hit his stride, running the ball 17 times for 188 yards […]
Eagles knocked out of playoffs
November 13, 2025 By
HOLLY HILL – Richard Winn’s football team saw their season come to an end Friday with a 38-20 loss to undefeated Holly Hill Academy in the first round of the SCISA 8-man playoffs. With a strong ground game and special teams play, including a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown, Holly Hill took control of […]
The Retreat at Lake Wateree hosts cookoff to benefit Special Olympics
November 13, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – Representing the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Chris Childers brought home the People’s Choice Award at the annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by The Retreat at Lake Wateree. The event, held on Sunday, benefited Special Olympics South Carolina and featured a 12-team cook-off and a fun-filled day for the community. Attendees enjoyed bounce […]
Griffins cruise into R2
November 13, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Griffins, a No.2 seed in the upper state bracket of the 2A playoffs, eased past No.4 Chesnee 50-21 Friday at E.K. McLendon Stadium. A last-minute second quarter score from 43 yards out by Kenyan Douglas put Fairfield ahead 21-7 at halftime. Kaden Diggs ran one in from 15 yards out give Fairfield […]
Bengal runners win region, head to state
November 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Highlighted by individual region titles from seniors Anna Kelly and Jacob Powell, Blythewood High School’s cross country teams have blazed their trail through the postseason. Both the boys and girls teams earned strong finishes at the Region V 5A meet and the 5A Division 1 State Qualifiers, securing spots in the SCHSL 5A […]
Westwood defense disrupts Sharks
November 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team shook off a regular-season ending loss to Sumter on Halloween with a double-digit postseason victory over St. James Friday night. The Redhawks, seeded seventh in the lower state bracket, opened the Class 5A Division 2 playoffs with a 41-14 victory over the No.10 Sharks at District Two Stadium. Against […]
