BLYTHEWOOD – Just in the program’s second year, Blythewood boys’ volleyball has made a name for itself. This year, they added 5A Region 5 Champion to their credentials. The Bengals finished the region with an unblemished 6-0 record – so unblemished, in fact they went 12-0 in sets played against region opponents. Blythewood’s top region […]
BHS downs Byrnes, travels to Boiling Springs
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After securing a second-place finish to Lugoff-Elgin in the Region 5-5A standings and earning a first-round bye in the 5A Division 2 volleyball playoffs, Blythewood opened the postseason Monday night with a solid 3-0 victory over Byrnes. The Bengals (16-15, 10-2 Region 5-5A) won the first set 25-18, took the second set 25-20, […]
Step into the Holidays with First Steps
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County First Steps will host a holiday fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. at 142 S. Congress St., in Winnsboro – across the street from Cornwallis House of Tea. The event will offer door prizes, food, drinks, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, food and craft vendors. Vendor registration is $10. […]
Law Dog Glow Run lights up Downtown Winnsboro
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Downtown Winnsboro was glowing bright on Saturday, Oct. 25, as runners, walkers, and families came together for the Law Dog Glow Run 5K Festival, a community fundraiser supporting the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. The event, held in the Magistrate’s parking lot on S. Congress Street, blended fitness, fun, and fellowship with […]
Richard Winn battles into SCISA 1A semi-finals
October 30, 2025 By
MYRTLE BEACH – Seeded second in the SCISA Class 1A Volleyball playoff lower bracket, Richard Winn Academy received a bye in the first round at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center on Friday, Oct. 24. The bye gave the Eagles a late start to the weekend as they opened play at 2:30 Friday against Curtis Baptist, […]
Knights, Crusaders ground Eagles
October 30, 2025 By
BATESBURG – Richard Winn faced an uphill battle on the road on Oct. 16, falling 54-16 to a formidable King Academy team. King came out firing and quickly established control of the game. They struck early in the first quarter, converting the two-point attempt for an 8-0 lead. The Knights continued their offensive surge with […]
Jeanette Norman Starnes
October 30, 2025 By
Mrs. Jeannette Norman Starnes passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home in Great Falls, SC. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Oaklawn Cemetery, 355 North Garden Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Mrs. Starnes was born February 3, […]
James Fay Lyles
October 30, 2025 By
James Fay Lyles, 100, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025 He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Estelle, brother Carl, and beloved sisters Betty, Mildred, Judy, and his cherished and precious wife, Marguerite Virginia Benton Lyles. He is survived by his two sons, Tom and his wife […]
UPDATE: The juveniles have been located and are safe
October 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that the juveniles have been located; they are safe and in good health. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Anastasia Bradley, 9, Naomi Bradley, 12, and Lacee Johnson, 10. Anastasia, Naomi, and Lacee were last seen on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, around 8 p.m. in the […]
More than $40K in comped Manor reservation fees linked to mayor
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Since it opened in 2015, the Manor’s bottom line has suffered from mismanagement in one form or another. For years Richland School District 2 was allowed to use the Manor at no charge and did so frequently. The Blythewood Chamber has a history of receiving free and reduce rates for their events, […]
