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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

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

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News, Sports

Bulldogs outdo Griffins in region opener

WINNSBORO- A superb pitching performance by Devin Beckley, the Camden ace, helped the Bulldogs edge out Fairfield Central 8-2, in the Griffins’ region opener. Beckley, a Citadel commit, stormed his way to a complete game in which he struck out 10, and only gave up five hits. “That pitcher is probably one of the best […]

News, Sports

Dreher takes first win over Redhawks

For the first two innings against Dreher Friday night, the Westwood baseball team was perfect. The same could not be said for the next five innings of the Redhawks’ season opener, which was a 7-1 defeat to the Blue Devils at the Westwood baseball field. “We lost focus, and that’s what we’re working on,” Redhawks

Opinion

Treat Animals Right

It has been said, “The greatness of a nation [community] can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Certainly those are words Fairfield’s Council should embrace as it ponders amending the County’s animal care standards to address tethering, shelter and other aspects of animal care. However, if that paradigm needs further support, Council

Opinion

Celebrate 20 years with us

Alcohol plays a major role in our society. People drink to celebrate, socialize and relax. But alcohol is the single most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Over 17 million people (one in every 12 adults) suffer from alcohol abuse. Alcohol is the fourth leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation. While

Opinion

Role model for the ages

A Role Model for the Ages W.L. Drummond was a native of Fairfield County, ​Among the ruins of what used to be the old Jenkinsville School lies a reminder of W.L. Drummond, a role model of days gone by. Drummond was born in 1892 and died in 1953. He was the School Superintendent for the Jenkinsville

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