WINNSBORO – Having studied in Italy during my youth, I have always been fascinated with people from other places. That fascination has been further imprinted on my heart by the humility and gratitude I have witnessed in immigrants for their new country. I’ve always felt the immigrants I have met and known deserve the opportunity […]
Jewel Zsolnay Love
January 4, 2024 By
Jewel Zsolnay Love, 96, of Blythewood, passed away on December 28, 2023. Born in Winnsboro, SC, on February 25, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Earl Gordon and Mamie Lee Jones Gordon. Jewel was a founding member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Blythewood, SC where she was active in many groups […]
Town of Blythewood, MPA file to settle lawsuits
January 3, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood and MPA Strategies have reached a settlement. The settlement concerns MPA’s Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town and the countersuit filed by the Town against MPA. It was signed Dec. 28, 2023 by both parties – the Town and MPA’s owner and CEO, Ashley Hunter. However, the Town’s […]
Town to restore burned out Thespian Hall, Tavern
January 2, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The burned-out hull of what was once two of the town’s crown jewels – the Tavern and Thespian Hall – has been purchased by the Town with the purpose of restoring the property to its glory days. On Tuesday night, the Winnsboro Town Council voted unanimously to purchase the one-acre property for $100,000 […]
Winnsboro man dies in house fire
January 2, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Fairfield County Fire Service was dispatched to a residence on Durham Place Rd. in Winnsboro for a structure fire with an individual inside. Firefighters located the victim and Fairfield County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the scene. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the individual as Mr. […]
Winnsboro is on the move with grants and new investments
December 28, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor said last year that, “one of the things nearest and dearest to me is to see downtown Winnsboro revitalized.” With $12 million in grants under the Town’s belt this year and the prospect of more next year; the annexation of 150 properties into town this year; a new […]
Ridgeway teen is polished weather forecaster
December 28, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – “We are tracking rain for your Sunday,” says an energetic young man in a suit, standing in front of a digital map of South Carolina. “As these thunderstorms are rolling through, they should drop some heavy rain, so isolated areas could be up to 2 inches, but expect, generally, between a half-an-inch and […]
Five file for vacancy on Blythewood Town Council
December 28, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Five Blythewood residents have filed as candidates for a vacancy on the Blythewood Town Council in a special election to be held Feb. 27, 2024. The five are: Patricia Hovis, Erica Page, Raymond Poore, Calvin Smith and Marcus Taylor. The special election is being held to fill the council seat left vacant after […]
Stidham retires as Director of Voter Registration & Elections
December 28, 2023 By
Deputy Director Jackie Beaver Promoted to Top Job WINNSBORO – The Director of Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections, Debby Stidham, has announced her retirement effective Dec. 31, 2023. Stidham has been with Fairfield County since 1999. She started as an appointee by the Fairfield County Legislative Delegation. In 2002, she was promoted to Clerk. […]
WDPS hosts 12th annual Senior Holiday Luncheon
December 28, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The 12th annual Seniors Holiday Luncheon sponsored by the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety and held at the newly renovated Armory building, was tons of fun from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. Catered by S & J Catering, the event was anchored by three hours of Bingo, great prizes, […]
