BLYTHEWOOD – A week after presenting a $10,000 donation on behalf of the Town from the general fund to the Richland County Sheriff’s office, an initiative that he said was his idea, Blythewood Mayor Sloan Griffin is now requesting that Sheriff Leon Lott investigate members of town council. That call for investigation comes on the […]
Carpenter reports on Fairfield County IRS wrap-up
August 28, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – After a former interim Fairfield County Administrator paid out approximately a million dollars two years ago to the IRS without consulting council, those funds are now coming back to the county. “We’ve made some tremendous progress in resolving the IRS American Care Act filing penalties from 2017 to 2021,” County Administrator Vic Carpenter […]
Fairfield County farmers push back on business licenses
August 28, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Several county business owners pushed back Monday night at the prospect of council considering a business license on businesses in the unincorporated areas of the county. Fairfield County Farmer William Coleman was one of four county residents who spoke during public comment at Monday night’s county council meeting. “I’m against a business license […]
R2 proposes adjusting Round Top attendance lines
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland School District Two sent an email to parents of R2 students stating that due to increased growth, the school district is proposing an adjustment to attendance lines for 12 elementary schools, including Round Top Elementary in Blythewood. The email stated that, “In recent years, we’ve welcomed many new families, especially in our […]
Burroughs named Fairfield Deputy Administrator
August 28, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – County Administrator Vic Carpenter announced during Monday night’s county council meeting that Jonathan Burroughs has been named the county’s Deputy Administrator. Burroughs has been employed with the county for five years, serving as County Public Works Director. Prior to coming to work for the county, Burroughs was employed by Richland School District Two […]
Community invited to paint mural as IGA transitions to KJ’s Market
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – IGA is inviting the community to a help paint a mural on the store’s wall Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The occasion is the celebration of IGA’s transition to a KJ’s Market. “The actual name change won’t happen until Oct. 1, with a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at […]
BW Farmers Market to host Farmers Banquet
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD — To celebrate local farmers, the Blythewood Farmers Market, and the community, a second annual Farmers Banquet is planned for Friday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. This outdoor dining experience will be held in the pavilion in the field behind Blythewood Presbyterian Church, which seats 100 guests. Diners will be served nine […]
Robertson arrested following Winnsboro shooting
August 28, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – On Saturday, Aug. 9, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the Columbia Road area of Winnsboro. According to the police report, evidence at the scene indicated that shots were exchanged between individuals near a residence on Oak Street. Following the investigation, Tyrese Antonio Robertson was arrested on Monday, Aug. […]
Blythewood Jiu Jitsu to open in Food Lion shopping center
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Jiu Jitsu training center has found a new home – in a 3,000 square-foot space in the newest retail building at the Village at Blythewood (Food Lion) shopping center. “This new space is going to allow us to expand our kids’ classes and separate their classes by age. We will also have […]
Man arrested at Blythewood Chamber office
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Bryan Keith Smith, 51, was arrested just before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, after he and an unidentified female had been standing outside the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce building, according to a Richland County Sheriff’s report. The two were reportedly taking photos of the building, texting and looking in the windows of the […]
