These days, Tyler Thigpen spends his time getting good people into good houses in the Chapin area. “My wife and I have been doing it together for six years now,” he said. “I definitely enjoy it. You can work as hard as you want. It’s always fun to see smiling faces of first-time home buyers […]
Council facing financial emergencies: penalties, fines, late audit and more
January 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council held off on hiring a new administrator Monday night as the county continues to grapple with fallout from IRS fines and penalties totaling about $1.4 million, and Interim Administrator Laura Johnson’s unauthorized payment of those penalties without informing council until more than six months later. The criticism continued Monday night, […]
Tricia’s Trunk moves to new location
January 11, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As Tricia’s Trunk clothing charity reaches the decade mark, it’s moving from a difficult-to-access second story space in the sanctuary of Blythewood’s Sandy Level Baptist Church to a former classroom building at the front of the church complex. “Our new location is more spacious and more accessible,” says Amy Wrightsman, one of the […]
Fairfield NAACP hosts 2nd MLK, Jr. celebration
January 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Branch of the NAACP will host its second annual Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m., at Blackjack Baptist Church in Winnsboro. This year’s program, inspired by Dr. King’s life and legacy, provides opportunities for learning, for reflection, and for hope, according to Jennifer Jenkins, […]
Court to hear two motions on MPA/Town lawsuits
January 11, 2024 By
Brock: A Lawyer Arguing in Court on Behalf of a Client Who Fired Him Just Doesn’t Make Any Sense BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s outside attorneys were fired on Dec. 11, 2023, and the Town’s new government signed a settlement agreement with MPA Strategies’ owner and CEO Ashley Hunter on Dec. 29, 2023. However, the almost […]
News Analysis: Where can BW political candidates legally place campaign signs?
January 11, 2024 By
It’s probably not where you’re thinking BLYTHEWOOD – It has been the tradition in the Town of Blythewood, that 30 days before a town council/mayoral election, candidates’ campaign signs pop up all over the downtown area. They line the inside of sidewalks down Blythewood Road, Boney Road, McNulty Road, Main Street, and other areas. Multiple […]
FCHS mourns loss of coach
January 11, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A beloved Fairfield Central High School teacher and coach has died. Carmen Washington, also an alumnus of Fairfield Central, died on Jan. 1, 2024 after a brief illness. Washington’s obituary tells of his love for his students, football, and Fairfield County. “Carmen was passionate about his community and the wellbeing of the […]
Winnsboro Fiesta cuts the ribbon
January 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Fiesta, the town’s newest eatery, cut the ribbon to mark its official opening on Monday. While the restaurant opened for business on Oct. 31, it just acquired its beer and liquor license last week. Cutting the ribbon with Mayor John McMeekin (right), are Winnsboro Fiesta owner Catarino Lozano (left) and Bill Haslett […]
RWA digs into region play
January 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn basketball jumped into 2024 with a week of region games. The Eagles traveled to Laurens Academy on Jan. 3, then to Greenville for a matchup with Our Lady of the Rosary on Jan. 5. The boys hosted Oconee Christian Academy on Jan. 6 and Anderson Christian on Jan. 8 for more […]
Redhawk boys down Flora, girls fall in close game
January 11, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Westwood boys’ basketball took a solid win over AC Flora to open region play last Friday. The Redhawks downed Flora 72-59 to move to 12-1 on the season. Tavaris Bell led Westwood scorers with 25 points. Dontae Walters had 12 points and 13 rebounds. Mike Balkman also scored 12. Bell had eight steals […]
