COLUMBIA – Every year, about 1 in 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, many serious birth defects can be prevented, which is why the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), along with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN), […]
Eagles open season at home
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn fell 3-0 to a tough 2A Laurens Academy at home on Tuesday. Following 25-9 loss in game one, the Eagles found themselves trailing early again in game two. Down 14-2, the Eagles worked to close the gap behind the service of Alissa Monroe, who served four points in a row to […]
Bengal offense struggles with Fort Mill
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Yes, the Blythewood football team’s home opener at Richland District Two Stadium happened. The Bengals may well let that description stand for their 33-7 defeat Friday night to a resurgent Fort Mill team that won the most games in a season in eight years. Blythewood’s offense, which had scored 70 points in their […]
Griffins turn in dominating performance
September 11, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central (2-1) racked up their second straight shutout with a 56-0 win over C.A. Johnson at Bolden Stadium in Columbia Friday. The night was all Griffins as the offense put up big numbers and the defense produced big stops. Senior Kaden Diggs and junior Kamauri Jones combined to go 8-for-8 in passing […]
Redhawks offense dominates RNE
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team, fresh off a 42-0 whipping of Lakewood, took Richland Northeast to task at its home opener at the Redhawks’ District Two Stadium Friday night. Sophomore running back Jovan Howard rushed 22 times for 210 yards and scored four touchdowns, and junior Angelo Rios had 101 rushing yards and a […]
Knights hand Richard Winn week 3 loss
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – In their first meeting of the season, Richard Winn faced an uphill climb at home against King Academy (3-0) last Friday. The Knights toppled the Eagles 46-28. King took charge of the game from opening kickoff and never relented. The Knight-dominated first quarter would prove to be the difference maker in the long […]
Eagles runners back on the course
September 11, 2025 By
CAMDEN – Richard Winn cross country season is well-underway. The Eagles hit the course in Camden on Tuesday for a meet with runners from 11 schools. With only four runners, the Eagle girls’ team did not qualify a score, but standout Hayden Branham took first place out of 65 runners with a time of 20:48.74. […]
Beautifully Blessed hosts 8th annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant
September 11, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The 8th Annual Fairfield County Beauty Pageant, presented by Beautifully Blessed Pageantry, was held in late August. Pageant Director Shameika Sims says it was a spectacular success. “Families, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate beauty, confidence, and purpose as contestants of all ages graced the stage with poise and charm,” she […]
Guest Editorial: 9/11 By the Numbers
September 11, 2025 By
The casualties from the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were diverse in many ways. The deaths represented most U.S. states as well as 77 countries, a host of occupations, and a wide array of personal backgrounds. A total of 2,977 individuals lost their lives on that morning, including 2,606 at the World Trade Center, […]
Dianne Berry Guyton
September 11, 2025 By
Dianne Berry Guyton, 75, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn Clayton and Mary Shaw Berry, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Larry Leo Guyton; sons, Lee Taylor (Christine) and Matthew Guyton (Amanda); daughters, Mary Beth Humphries (Tim) […]
