WINNSBORO – A special election to fill Winnsboro Town Council’s district 3 seat will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30. The election is being held to fill the seat vacated last April when Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected Mayor. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, ending Friday, Sept. 26. At […]
ALA Blythewood to host welcome event on new campus
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest school, for grades pre-k through 12, is a tuition-free public charter school. Set to open in fall 2026, American Leadership Academy (ALA) is ramping up preparations. The school says it will offer a comprehensive K-12 education guided by the R.A.I.S.E. values – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Located at 10301 […]
TOW candidates field questions over downtown revival, youth programs, crime and growth
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates vying for Winnsboro Town Council laid out their priorities Sept. 18 at a community forum hosted at Christ Central, fielding questions on downtown revitalization, youth opportunities, crime, and how to manage growth tied to regional development ahead of the Sept. 30 special election. The forum, moderated by former Winnsboro Mayor Dr. […]
All-in-One-Kingdom Event Center cuts the ribbon
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A ribbon cutting was held on September 20, 2025, at All-In-One-Kingdom Convention Event Center, located at 1132-A Kincaid Bridge Road in Winnsboro. The celebration included a community walk-through and a hospitality dinner from 12 to 4 p.m. The center features a rental venue, cosmetology space/barber and beauty salon, a beauty supply store, and […]
Fairfield hosts Kids Market
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Farmer’s Market’s first-ever Kids Market last weekend was lots of fun and a great success, according to Market Director Jamie Vain. Held in conjunction with the Fairfield Market’s regular market day and the national Kids Market organization’s Columbia branch, there were nine kid vendors selling everything from baked goods and books […]
Eagles rebound with win over Wardlaw
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – After a fourth quarter loss at Laurens, Richard Winn found its way back into the win column on Friday when it hosted Wardlaw Academy. In what seemed like a game of cat and mouse, Richard Winn came away with a 35-34 win to move to 2-3 on the season. The Eagles struck first […]
Griffins fall to Newberry on the road
September 25, 2025 By
NEWBERRY – The Griffins scored first, but couldn’t keep up against one of the better teams in Class 3A football, falling at Newberry 45-34 Friday. Bulldogs quarterback Kenton Caldwell rushed for three touchdowns and passed for a fourth. He closed out the night with 349 all-purpose yards. Ty Abrams had two TD runs. Among the […]
Izard inducted as AANA Fellow
September 25, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY — Ridgeway resident Macia Iszard, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA Annual Congress in Nashville. AANA Fellows are recognized in their field for being outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates. Acceptance criteria […]
Westwood retains the axe in 20-17 win
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Homecoming, the Region 5-5A opener, and a spirited crosstown rivalry converged into one charged football game before a packed house at Blythewood’s District Two Stadium Friday night. In the fifth game of the Battle for the Axe, Westwood rallied from a 10-7 deficit early in the third quarter to take a 20-10 lead by […]
Bengals celebrate 20th Anniversary Homecoming
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School hosted a tailgate ahead of their Homecoming game against Westwood last week. The event, filled with food and fun, was a celebration of the school’s 20th Anniversary. Paris Javis and Ashton Adeyemi were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the game. The school welcomed back former principals Ralph […]
