RIDGEWAY – The Pig is [almost] back! Ridgeway’s most popular event, Pig on the Ridge, returns next weekend with a new twist – an evening of Halloween fun. Traditionally the ‘No Pigs Allowed’ portion of the festival, Friday night will offer that and more from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Spooky delights include trick-or-treating and a […]
Fairfield man treks the 480-mile Camino de Santiago
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Monticello resident Pete Oliver, 64, accomplished a major adventure earlier this year: hiking a historic European pilgrimage route called the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James. He walked for 40 days, from May 9 to June 17, completing a 480-mile journey through France and Spain. Along the way, he […]
Two teens arrested following gunfire in Winnsboro
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is actively investigating a shots fired incident in Winnsboro, which led to the apprehension of two juvenile suspects. Authorities are still searching for a third individual believed to be involved. The incident unfolded on Thursday, Oct. 16, when an anonymous caller reported observing three Black males, all […]
It’s getting spooky at Blown Away salon
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – There’ll be a transformation at Blythewood’s Blown Away hair salon next week – and it’s not just a new haircut. It will be the shop’s annual fun-festive Halloween event. For 17 years, Blown Away has been more than just a hair salon in the community, especially during Halloween week. “I think we’ve always […]
$15K reward offered for info about Chester man
October 23, 2025 By
CHESTER COUNTY – The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the FBI are looking for Carlton Wallace Dixon, 45. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Dixon’s arrest. Dixon is wanted for Murder, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, and Possession of a Firearm […]
Fall into Fun: A weekend of excitement awaits
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — A weekend full of family-friendly fall events is on deck as organizations in Blythewood and Fairfield County have a variety of festivals, activities, and community gatherings planned from Friday through Sunday. Festivities begin Friday, Oct. 24, with Fabulous Fall Friday in downtown Ridgeway. From 6 to 8 p.m., shops will stay open […]
More indictments for mayor’s deputy admin pick
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Last week five more indictments for public corruption were handed down to the woman Mayor Sloan Griffin hired last year to be the Town’s Deputy Administrator at an annual salary of $90,000. Former Williamsburg County Supervisor Tiffany Cooks was already under criminal investigation by SLED (South Carolina Enforcement Division) when Griffin hired her […]
Midlands STEM rallies behind one of its own
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
No luck for Shamrocks; Griffins win big
October 23, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central notched its second region win with a 49-20 thump of Eau Claire last week. TyQuarius Shannon had four touchdowns as the Griffins took down the Shamrocks 49-20 on Friday. Fairfield Central held Eau Claire to 379 total yards of offense, allowing just 81 rushing yards. The Griffins, now 2-1 in region […]
Celebrating Academic Excellence in FCSD
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – At Fairfield County School District’s Oct. 21 Board of Trustees meeting, students from Geiger Elementary and Fairfield Magnet School for Math & Science were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. Students were honored for: achieving the highest attainable score on SC Ready earning an “Exceeds” score in at least two subjects for Scoring […]
