Scout appoints Chief Design Officer

TYSONS, VA – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced today that Chris Benjamin has joined the company as Chief Design Officer.  With the appointment, Scout Motors accelerates development of its all-purpose, all-electric truck and SUV, slated for production by the end of 2026.  Benjamin will serve as the steward of iconic Scout design, overseeing interior […]

Summer Nights

WINNSBORO – The New Local band entertained during the first of a series of four Summer Nights concerts planned for this summer in downtown Winnsboro. With a good crowd, good music and a car show, the crowd didn’t mind braving a slight chill in the air. The next concert, set for Sat., June 24 will […]

Peace on Earth cut the ribbon

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on Friday, May 26, for the Peace on Earth Café & Consignment store located 159 S. Congress Street in Winnsboro. Owners Mary and Domenic Nappa (in blue shirts, center) cut the ribbon. Others in the front row are, from left, Shamieka Sims (holding ribbon) Kevin […]

Rich Beauty Fitness

WINNSBORO – Renada Richardson, center in red shirt, opened her new business, Rich Beauty Fitness, grandly on May 20 with a ribbon cutting. Assisting her are, from left: Elizabeth Green, House Rep. Annie McDaniel, Shelley Fentress with Fairfield Forward, Rev. Claudia Richardson, Richardson, Yvette Duckson, Assistant Town Manager Chris Clauson, Town Manager Jason Taylor, Ivy […]

Playing Fore a Cause

BLYTHEWOOD – The Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board held their 11th Annual Golf Tournament at the Blythewood County Club on May 15.

12 Bengals ink collegiate commitments

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School recently recognized 12 members of the Class of 2023 who have committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The group included athletes from six different athletic teams on campus. Benjamin Blackwell, son of David and Carolina Blackwell, announced his commitment to continue his baseball career at Coker […]

10 Redhawks ink collegiate commitments

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood High School recently recognized 10 members of the Class of 2023 who are committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The group included athletes from seven different athletic teams on campus. Two members of Westwood’s 4A state championship girls track team signed collegiate commitments. Brianna Rodriguez made her plans […]

Guest Editorial: The Most Important Man in Tech

Warnings about the enormous dangers of artificial intelligence are warranted, but mere calls for “regulations” are empty. The question is not whether regulatory regimes are needed, but how to control the uses to which A.I. can be put. Anything human or nonhuman that is capable of creative thought is also capable of creating mechanisms for self-preservation, for […]

Russell Denning Meeks

Russell Denning (Rusty) Meeks entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Winnsboro, SC. Born in Columbia, SC on December 3, 1974, he was the son of Wilbert Denning Meeks (deceased) and Linda Mooneyhan Haslett. He is predeceased by his grandparents Wilbert and Louise Meeks of Myrtle Beach, SC and James Richard and […]

Winnsboro addresses water quality issues

WINNSBORO – After weeks of questions regarding the quality of its water, the Town of Winnsboro has posted two public notices about its drinking water to its Facebook page. Below is the most recent update from May 25, 2023. Update on Taste and Odor Issue | May 25, 2023 The Town of Winnsboro’s Water Treatment […]

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