FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County resident Georgia Kate Price has made a name for herself as a setter in Ben Lippen School’s volleyball program. Following the team’s SCISA 4A playoff run into the Final Four, Price received All-Region and SCISA All-Star nods, and she was named to The State newspaper’s All-Area Volleyball Second Team. Price, […]
Kenny’s Corner: Catch Me On PBS
December 11, 2025 By
Every so often life gives you a moment that feels almost unreal. That happened to me this past Sunday during the preview of a brand-new project I’m part of, The Auxdacity. Standing in the SCETV studio, I had to laugh to myself. “Somewhere between reruns of Arthur, Sesame Street, and PBS NewsHour… these people are […]
Don’t let Porch Pirates ruin the holidays: how to secure your mail
December 11, 2025 By
As delivery activity increases this time of year, we want to ensure our community stays informed and protected. Mail theft is a crime of opportunity, but there are several steps you can take to help reduce your risk: Retrieve mail and packages as soon as possible after delivery. Sign up for delivery alerts from your […]
Eloise Trapp Raines
December 11, 2025 By
Eloise Trapp Raines, 92, of Blythewood, SC passed away on December 2, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Marion and Nannie Branham Trapp. Eloise graduated from Blythewood High School with honors. She retired from the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. She married her husband, John, in 1951; they enjoyed […]
Blythewood Town Council looking for $20K paid out for cancelled event
December 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A report presented at the Nov. 24, 2025, town council meeting regarding the cost of funding Town events during the 2025-26 fiscal year, prompted Councilman Donald Brock to question an item on the list that was provided to council members by the Town’s Marketing Director Jordan Langland. “Thank you, Jordan, for pointing out […]
Blythewood Town Council looking to stem Manor bleed
December 4, 2025 By
Bender: Agenda Item Was Misleading BLYTHEWOOD – Prior to voting to go into executive session at the Nov, 24, 2025, town council meeting, no clarification or information was provided to the public concerning what council would be discussing in secret or why council wanted the discussion to be in secret. Instead, Mayor Sloan Griffin read […]
Ordinance aims to regulate vacant buildings
December 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Town Council passed second and final reading Tuesday night on a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on persistently vacant buildings in Winnsboro’s downtown. The ordinance is aimed at long-empty structures that drag down property values that they say invite crime and stall revitalization efforts, specifically in the downtown area of […]
29th Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade set for Sunday
December 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The 29th Anniversary of the Town of Blythewood’s Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 – rain or shine. This year’s parade will feature 57 parade entries including 17 floats, several bands and sports teams from Blythewood and Westwood High School, elected officials, first responders, dancing girls, vintage vehicles, […]
SLED charges Fairfield woman with forgery, fraud
December 4, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Felicia Ernestine Coleman, 45, with Forgery – Value $10,000 or More – and Obtaining Property Under False Pretenses – Value $10,000 or More – on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The South Carolina Office of Inspector General requested the SLED investigation. According to the arrest […]
March takes to ring for second pro fight
December 4, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Emanuel “The Madness” March’s Thanksgiving feast was a little light last week. “I’m eating,” he said before the holiday. “I’ll try to get a little bit of everything but I’m going to watch my portions. I don’t want to gain any weight. It’s easy to put on but hard to get off.” […]
