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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Map of shootings by WDPS WINNSBORO— The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating several overnight shootings that left multiple...
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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
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Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
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Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
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Graber named Detention Center Director

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Business, News

First Citizens in Ridgeway closes to keys and cookies

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Shortly after the First Citizens Banks in South Carolina were merged with the North Carolina First Citizens Banks, the company announced it would be closing the doors on the bank in Ridgeway. That happened on Wednesday. The bank has been open under various names for the last 119 years. It is an institution the townspeople […]

Government, News

County town goal: joint utility system

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In separate Council meetings, the Town of Winnsboro and Fairfield County Council have formally decided to throw in together to create a Joint Utility System for the town and county. At the County’s March 27 meeting, Council gave Administrator Jason Taylor the go ahead to begin negotiations with the Town on a proposed joint cointract,

Government, News

Council rethinking R-5, R-8 zoning

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After the Blythewood Planning Commission took a stand last week against a request for high density zoning in the town, Town Council plans to discuss at Thursday’s work session whether to amend the Blythewood zoning ordinance text to repeal R-5 and R-8 zoning districts. Both are high density. The issue was on the agenda at

Government, News

John Seibles named Police Chief

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John Seibles has been named Chief of Police for the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety. Seibles was appointed interim chief last October after his predecessor Freddy Lorick, Sr. was arrested in a prostitution sting in Columbia. Lorick was charged with first-degree solicitation. His trial is slated for April 26 in Richland County. Winnsboro Town Manager

News, Sports

Blythewood hosts Diamond Invitational

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BLYTHEWOOD- Blythewood High School plays host to the seventh annual South Carolina Diamond Invitation from April 13-16, featuring teams plucked from both 4-A and 5-A. J.L. Mann and Lexington did battle in the tournament’s lead-off game at noon on Wednesday. Lexington is currently the number eight ranked team in 5-A, and J.L. Mann lost 7-1

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