WINNSBORO – After 18 years of delivering weather forecasts to Midlands viewers, WLTX meteorologist Daniel Bonds, a Winnsboro native and familiar face in Fairfield County, will sign off from the station for the last time on Friday, Oct. 31. He’ll be moving on to the SC Department of Environmental Services, where he will serve as an Environmental […]
Pig on the Ridge returns this weekend
October 30, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge is back this year for the 26th year. This is one of South Carolina’s most anticipated barbecue festivals, with cooks and guests from all over the South attending. Pig on the Ridge takes place in downtown Ridgeway on Friday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the […]
Honor Hair Company coming to Blythewood
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The hair salon, Honor Hair Co., is the newest business to find its home in Blythewood, according to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group in Columbia. In August, owner and hairstylist Ashley Wright leased one of six bays in the new retail building in the Food Lion shopping center. She says […]
Registration open for Winnsboro Christmas Parade
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – It may be Halloween weekend, but some say it’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season. Registration is now open for the 2025 Winnsboro Christmas Parade, set for Sunday, Nov. 30, in downtown Winnsboro. Families, community groups, and businesses are invited to participate with floats or vehicles decorated in cheerful […]
A Night to Savor: Farmer’s Banquet highlights local farms
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Farmer’s Market hosted its second annual Farmers Banquet Friday night at the Blythewood Presbyterian Church’s outdoor pavilion. Ninety attendees, including town council members and candidates, regular shoppers, vendors, and families, enjoyed a signature cocktail, then live music from The Millhands bluegrass band. The evening featured a video celebrating the community’s local […]
Woman dies in ATV accident at CAW
October 30, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Larissa Cubas, 28, of Charlotte, NC, died in an ATV accident on Saturday, Oct. 25, according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill. According to Hill, Cubvas was operating an ATV at Carolina Adventure World when the ATV rolled over and landed on her, pinning her underneath. Emergency medical crews were on scene […]
Fairfield Co. Sheriff warns of scam calls
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office says it has received complaints about scam phone calls from individuals pretending to be employees of the Clerk of Court’s Office. “The Fairfield County Clerk of Court will never call or email you to demand personal information, Social Security numbers, or payment over the phone,” the office said. […]
Element Cares
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Element Electronics hosted an Element Cares event two weeks ago, distributing 100 meals in downtown Winnsboro. On hand to assist with the distribution were representatives from Element Electronics, officials from the Town of Winnsboro and Fairfield County Economic Development, and SC House Representative Annie E McDaniel.
Walker is Player of the Week
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central senior wide receiver and safety Er’Dreus Walker was visited by WLTX earlier this week to be awarded the station’s ‘Player of the Week’ honor. In his senior campaign, Walker has averaged 14.1 yards per reception and 10.2 yards per carry. He has tallied 472 all-purpose yards this season, paired with three […]
WHS falls at West Florence
October 30, 2025 By
FLORENCE – Playing for an injured Carrington Carter, quarterback Josiah Henryhand went 17-for-21 for 176 yards and a touchdown, but the Westwood team went down 17-7 at West Florence Friday night. Angelo Rios caught five passes for 73 yards. He also had 13 carries for 24 yards. Jayden Boyd had seven receptions for 39 yards. […]
