BLYTHEWOOD – Recent court filings claim without evidence that a Blythewood town councilman engaged in self-dealing by helping the town’s former marketing firm land a contract to perform marketing services. Filed Aug. 3, an opinion-based affidavit from ethics lawyer Nathan Crystal accuses Councilman Donald Brock of seeking to politically benefit by engaging in a quid […]
WDPS arrests Winnsboro man for DC murder
August 10, 2023 By
Officers Say Suspect, Victims are Family Members WINNSBORO — A Winnsboro man is in the Fairfield County Detention Center awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County, MD where he has been charged with murder of one family member and the attempted murder of another family member and other related charges. Edward Gary, 37, of Winnsboro is […]
Blythewood honors Purple Heart recipients
August 10, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Sunday, Town of Blythewood hosted its third annual Purple Heart event. As a designated Purple Heart Town, the Blythewood sets aside this day to honor residents both past and present who have dedicated their lives to their country and who have been wounded in combat. During Blythewood’s Purple Heart event on Sunday, […]
AG: Council can view documents
August 10, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council members are entitled to review financial documents itemizing town legal expenses, according to the S.C. Attorney General’s Office. Elected officials also aren’t required to file Freedom of Information Act requests for financial records over which they have jurisdiction, the Attorney General’s office stated in a June 2019 opinion. “It is […]
Chicken bog brings in over $1200 for Farmer’s Market rental fees
August 10, 2023 By
Market Moves to Zion St. for August WINNSBORO – Monday was pick-up day for those who ordered Chicken Bog meals for a fundraiser dubbed the “Save the Market Chicken Bog Fundraiser.” Market manager Jamie Vaine said the community response was overwhelming, raising more than $1,200. Sponsored by the Fairfield Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market, the chicken […]
Columbia men arrested for Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
August 10, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Daniel Garcia, 31, of Columbia, and Micka White, 28, of Columbia on four total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Goose Creek Police Department and Mount Pleasant Police Department […]
Griffins, Eagles to host jamborees
August 10, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Both high school football programs in Fairfield County will host preseason jamborees on Friday, Aug. 11 in preparation for the upcoming season. Fairfield Central will host the Aun & McKay Jamboree at Fairfield Central. The Griffins will close out the night against Spring Valley High School at 8:30. Chapin High School and Gray […]
Guest Editorial: Fairfield Community Food Bank promotes Give 8/28
August 10, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – In addition to easing food insecurity among Fairfield County residents, the Fairfield Community Food Bank is also a valuable resource for those who need assistance with diverse issues and concerns. Consequently, a steady stream of information flows into my inbox, and one recently drew my interest—Give 8/28. I was not aware of the […]
Shooting on I-77 injures 2 juveniles
August 9, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to assist in an investigation following a shooting that injured two juveniles. On Saturday, Aug. 5, at approximately 8:39 p.m., the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to what is believed to be a road rage incident on Interstate […]
Bojangles Opens in Winnsboro
August 9, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – After much community anticipation, Winnsboro’s newest fast food restaurant opened on Monday, Aug. 7. Not only was the dine-in area full for Tuesday evening’s dinner hours, the to-go line wrapped around the building. Bojangles is located in the former Walmart shopping plaza at 725 US Highway 321 Bypass S.
