WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter School has been named a 2024–2025 National Beta School of Distinction, a recognition given to schools that grow student involvement in the National Beta Club by at least 10% from the previous year. The National Beta School of Distinction honor is awarded to clubs that foster academic achievement, exemplary character, […]
Eagles run at region meet, girls claim first place
October 23, 2025 By
NEWBERRY – Richard Winn’s cross country runners returned to school Monday morning with some new hardware. Claiming the top three finish spots in the girls’ race in the Region Championship meet at Newberry on Saturday, the Eagle team claimed the Region title; the boys finished in third place. Richard Winn’s girls dominated the top positions […]
Sumter holds off Blythewood
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood football team did everything it could to snap its losing ways, but in the end Sumter held out to deliver a 47-34 loss to the Bengals. Quarterback James Veasey threw a season-high five touchdown passes and was 18-for-24 in passing for 214 yards with one interception. He also had 21 carries […]
Miracle finish for Westwood in 34-28 2OT victory
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team was about as down and out as a team could get Friday night. Yet, the Redhawks came away with a double-overtime 34-28 Homecoming victory over Lugoff-Elgin at District Two Stadium. On the last play of regulation, Westwood (6-2, 3-1 Region 5-5A) was down 21-14, but the Redhawks dug deep […]
Blythewood Yard Sale – Oct. 25
October 23, 2025 By
YARD SALE: 25 October 9:00am to 6:00pm 117 Osprey Nest Ct.Blythewood SC 29016 Living Room & Bedroom Furniture, Savage 7mm Rifle with case, Huffy Stalker Bicycles (Male/Female), Golds Gym Treadmill, Sport Equipment (Bats, Racquets, Balls etc..) Clothes, Shoe & Boots (Civilian, Military and Cosplay Attire), Computer Desk, Bose Aviation Headset, Household Appliances (Singer Sewing Machine, […]
Fairfield County Council votes unanimously to raise property taxes
October 16, 2025 By
Received Info on Initiating County-Wide Penny Tax, Bond FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County Council voted last month to raise the ounty’s millage by 8 mills – the second tax increase in as many years. In June, 2023, council voted to raise the millage by 8 mills. County Administrator Vic Carpenter termed the 2025 increase a […]
Fairfield County tax notices going out at end of week
October 16, 2025 By
Residents Encouraged to Review Taxable Value, Check for Tax Relief Eligibility FAIRFIELD COUNTY – As Fairfield County residents receive this year’s property tax and reassessment notices, many are asking why their property taxes have changed. Some increases come from new millage rates while others are linked to reassessed property values. County Auditor Anne Bass and […]
