WINNSBORO – In their first ever meeting on the basketball court, Richard Winn’s experience proved superior to the new Midlands STEM Institute basketball program as both MSI teams fell to the Eagles. The Eagle girls opened play with a big first quarter. Juniors Brinson baker and Delaney Young 21 of the Eagles 24 points in […]
BHS sweeps Fort Mill in region opener
January 12, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Thus far into the season, the Blythewood boys’ basketball team has perimeter shooting down pat. The inside game could use a little work. The Bengals held off a furious challenge from Fort Mill in its Region 3-5A opener with steady 3-point shooting and crisp ball-handling in a critical clock-draining final stretch, coming off […]
Guest Editorial: ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Resonates Over A Half-Century Later
January 12, 2023 By
Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech summarized the struggles of millions and inspired people of all backgrounds, then and now. The eighteen-minute oration from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, remains a seminal moment in American history. The March on Washington, which was not solely organized by King, was […]
Leroy “Dan” Radford
January 12, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Leroy “Dan” Radford,81, of Winnsboro passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Marlboro County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Mary Hatcher Radford, Sr. He is survived by his sons, Ronnie Radford (Rhonda) of Gaston, and Tommy Radford (Barbara) of Camden; daughter, Connie Williams […]
Employment: Delivery Driver
January 12, 2023 By
Delivery Driver needed Mon-Fri, CDL not required Send resume to: [email protected] 803-754-2826
$50K Double Play ticket bought in Winnsboro
January 11, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Monday night’s Powerball drawing left one South Carolina resident $50,000 richer, and the winning ticket was purchased in Fairfield County. It was sold at the Pops #550 on US Hwy 321 in Winnsboro. The ticket won in the Double Play drawing, which was held after the regular Powerball drawing. The Double Play ticket […]
New H-Tax, A-Tax policy up for vote Jan. 6
January 5, 2023 By
BLYTHWOOD – During a special called meeting on Dec. 19, Blythewood Town Councilmen Donald Brock and Rich McKenrick presented what they called a landmark recommendation for the overhaul of how council administers hundreds of thousands of dollars each year of state and local accommodations tax and hospitality tax revenue. Brock, McKenrick and Councilman Sloan Griffin […]
Smart water meters arrive for Winnsboro customers
January 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – After waiting more than a year for the much anticipated smart water and sewer meters for the town’s water customers, Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor announced during the Monday night council meeting that the new meters have arrived and will be installed starting sometime in the next two weeks. Previously, Taylor had informed […]
