FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Kentavius T. Harvey, 20, was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 24 for Attempted Murder, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During a Violent Offense and Burglary 1st Degree. Harvey’s arrest followed an incident that occurred on Doty Rd. Extension in South Winnsboro on Saturday, Sept. 23. During the incident, Harvey forced his way into […]
Dawndy Mercer Plank comes home to Blythewood
October 5, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – While TV viewers in Columbia and around the state are bidding a long goodbye to WIS-TV news anchor Dawndy Mercer Plank, the folks in Blythewood may be starting to see a lot more of her. Plank announced her retirement from WIS-TV last week after 27 years with the station. “I loved my work […]
For the love of pickleball
October 5, 2023 By
As Pickleball Craze Spreads, Mitford Rec & Jeep Rogers YMCA Add Courts MITFORD – In early November of 2022, two Mitford women, Lori Digh and her friend Lori Boyt, had a Facebook conversation that would eventually bring a new sport to their community. The conversation was about the need for a pickleball court for the […]
Griffins crown Homecoming court
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School welcomed home its alumni in style during last week’s Homecoming festivitites. Groups throughout the county’s school district participated in a parade down Congress St. on Friday. Pictured below, Myles Robertson and Reniya Lyles were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the football game against Mid-Carolina.
Griffins stun Rebels in 41-0 win
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – There was much to celebrate last Friday as Fairfield Central hosted Mid-Carolina for their Homecoming game. The Griffins dominated on both sides of the ball to shut out the Rebels 41-0 and move to 2-0 in region play. Fairfield Central received the opening kickoff and punched in their first score of the evening […]
Spires and Richard Winn work to break mental health stigmas for athletes
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Last week, Richard Winn Academy senior athlete Drew Spires and the Eagle football team worked to spread awareness for mental health during their Friday night football game through Hilinski’s Hope. Hilinski’s Hope, a foundation that works to increase mental wellness for student-athletes, hosted a Student Athlete Mental Health Week from Sept. 30 – […]
BHS rips Fort Mill in region opener
October 5, 2023 By
FORT MILL – The Fort Mill football team had the ball inside the Blythewood 5-yard line five times at Bob Jones Stadium Friday night. Each time, the Bengals defense stopped them cold. Blythewood’s defense got a pick-6 and finished the night with 12 sacks, while Quenton Solomon rushed for two touchdowns and Harrison Collins threw […]
Blythewood native awarded $25k scholarship
October 5, 2023 By
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced Blythewood native Zhanaya Casteal as one of the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. Casteal, who attends the Governor’s School for Science […]
Eagle volleyball notches 4th win in a row
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Volleyball tallied their fourth win in a row with a 3-0 defeat of Oconee Christian Academy on Monday. With only three region losses this season, the Eagles currently hold third place in SCISA A Region I. The Eagles’ win over Oconee came on the heels of 3-0 wins against King Academy […]
AC Flora rallies past Westwood
October 5, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A rested Westwood football team jumped out to a 33-21 lead on A.C. Flora early in the second half Friday night at Memorial Stadium. But a victory was not to be. Aiden Mosely powered the Falcons offense the rest of the way, scoring two of his three rushing touchdowns in the third and […]
