WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council Chair Douglas Pauley announced at Monday night’s council meeting that council would no longer allow the public to speak during the second public comment session of council meetings. In that session, speakers are allowed to address any issue concerning the county. Pauley said the decision to eliminate that session was […]
Harris sentenced to 30 years
September 14, 2023 By
CHESTER – Circuit court Judge Brian Gibbons sentenced Amber Harris to 30 years in prison, the maximum for carjacking resulting in great bodily injury. He also sentenced her to an additional consecutive 30 years, also the maximum sentence for a charge of voluntary manslaughter, in the beating death of Linda Robinson of Fairfield County, in […]
Columbia man arrested in PA for Winnsboro shooting
September 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Columbia man wanted for a shooting that occurred at a Winnsboro service station on June 18, has been arrested in Blair County, Pennsylvania during a traffic stop by the Freedom Township Police and is being returned to Fairfield County. Dontae Shakur Moore, 25, has been charged with four counts of Attempted Murder; […]
Tibi Czentye announces Senate run for Dist. 17
September 14, 2023 By
ROCK HILL, SC – Local businessman Tibi Czentye has entered the race for the S.C. State Senate in Dist. 17. He is the second candidate who has declared for the seat. “With the goal of restoring prosperity, hope, and the American Dream for all South Carolinians, I am committed to serving this district and the […]
The Big Grab: A Shopper’s Paradise
September 14, 2023 By
It was the Big Grab weekend, and once more it did not disappoint. Hundreds of people came to town and left thousands and thousands of dollars with businesses, churches, restaurants, hotels and individuals big grabbers. One Blythewood business reported bringing in over $10,000 more than usual during the weekend. A church in Winnsboro brought in […]
Griffin coach to be inducted into USC letterman Hall of Fame
September 14, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central girls’ basketball coach Shaunzinski (Shaun) Gortman is one of eight student-athletes that will be inducted in the University of South Carolina’s Lettermen’s Hall of Fame for the 2023 Class. As a member of Keenan High School’s basketball team, Gortman was awarded All-state and All-Region all four years. She was also named […]
BHS, WHS run in Eye Opener
September 14, 2023 By
SPARTANBURG – Blythewood and Westwood’s cross country teams competed in the Eye Opener on Sept 1 at the Roger Milliken Center in Spartanburg. Blythewood’s boys team finished second of 48 teams, and the girls finished seventh out of 49 teams competing. Blythewood’s Jacob Powell, a sophomore, finished in second place overall out of 429 runners […]
Eagles dominate in one-sided victory
September 14, 2023 By
NEWBERRY – Richard Winn traveled to Newberry on Sept. 8 to take on the Newberry Academy Eagles in game 3 of the regular season. Following a Richard Winn kick to open the game, Newberry scored on a 2-play, 80-yard drive as Thomas McClain crossed the goal line on a 55-yard run. Newberry failed to convert […]
Big plays highlight FC’s win over Bruins
September 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Friday night was a thriller under the lights at E.K. McLendon Stadium. From opening kickoff until the final drive, fans from Fairfield Central and Lancaster had ample opportunities for cheers as the lead bobbed back and forth. After a quarter of play, Lancaster led the Griffins by a narrow 14-13 margin. Fairfield put […]
Bengals fall to Lexington
September 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood football team looked to match up well with Lexington by the time first-year head coach Dustin Curtis brought the Wildcats to town Friday night. Bengals head coach James Martin, fresh from retaining the Axe after a victory over Westwood, where Curtis coached until taking the head job at A.C. Flora in […]
