CHESTER – It was a battle for region standings in the Fairfield Central/Chester 321-rivalry last week, but it turned into a series of unfortunate events for the Griffins as Chester claimed the 29-16 win. Fairfield Central’s first touchdown of the night was called back due to a penalty, then Chester induced a fumble on its […]
Bengals, Redhawks place at state meet
October 16, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s boys and girls swim teams took part in the 5A Division I state swimming championships at the University of South Carolina’s Sol Blatt Natatorium Thursday. J.L. Mann’s boys and girls team won the 5A Division 1 state championship. The boys team won state with 423 total points, topping second-place Ashley Ridge’s 336 […]
News Analysis: Did RCSD’s Manor incident report build a trespass case? The video did not.
October 9, 2025 By
The surveillance video of the Sept. 11 Manor incident is difficult to watch – a woman trying to leave the Manor with her baby. A much larger man, a Manor staffer, is holding the door shut, preventing her from leaving. Mayor Sloan Griffin and the Town’s HR director are standing nearby, looking on throughout the […]
CTW workshop unites, readies, prepares
October 9, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – When Hurricane Helene roared through Fairfield County last year, it didn’t just knock out power lines. It rattled the community’s sense of readiness. In the aftermath, the CTW (Cross the Waters) Community Council is stepping up to make sure residents will be better prepared in the future when nature comes calling. As […]
WDPS chief updates on town safety
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Department of Public Safety Chief Patrick Clemens gave a presentation to town council last month, updating some aspects of the department’s progress in increasing the town’s safety. Staffing and Vehicles Clemens said the department is now fully staffed, with 12 officers and seven firefighters. “We now have a waiting list for police […]
Winnsboro Town Council seeks input for grant
October 9, 2025 By
Grant Could Bring Splash Pad, Other Recreation to Downtown Winnsboro WINNSBORO – Looking for more recreation opportunities in Winnsboro? Then, speak up at a community meeting planned for Tues., Oct. 14, at 12 noon at the town hall, located at 207 N. Congress St., in Winnsboro. The Town of Winnsboro council is seeking public input […]
Rock the Clock this weekend
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s almost time to Rock Around the Clock in downtown Winnsboro. Two days of fun and entertainment kick off on Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. with the traditional Street Dance featuring the ACE Party Band. Food trucks and vendors will be on site; beer and wine will […]
Pig on the Ridge will be spooky this year
October 9, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge is back this year for the 26th year in a row. This is one of South Carolina’s most anticipated barbecue festivals, with cooks and guests from all over the South attending. This year’s Pig on the Ridge will happen in downtown Ridgeway as usual, but is taking a spooky […]
Home Advantage Realty’s Blythewood office is moving on up
October 9, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood office of Home Advantage Realtors will be leaving its office at the corner of Langford Road and Main Street next year when it will move into a larger space in the new office building in University Village (Food Lion shopping area), according to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group […]
FMSMS students win art awards at state fair
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The artwork of 44 students from Fairfield Magnet school will be displayed at the South Carolina State Fair this year. The students’ work can be viewed in the Student Art Competition section of the Cantey Building at the fairgrounds in Columbia from Oct. 8–19. Rhett Branham and Aimee Rodriguez both took home first […]
