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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Map of shootings by WDPS WINNSBORO— The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating several overnight shootings that left multiple...
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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
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Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
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Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
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Graber named Detention Center Director

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Community

Fairfield alumni prepare to celebrate 100 years

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WINNSBORO – The Fairfield High School Alumni Association just gave out the most scholarships it ever has – 14 of them, $500 each, all awarded to students graduating from Fairfield Central High School. But that’s just one of the good community works carried out by the group. They also restored the 1924 school building where […]

Events

Fireworks, music, and fun set for July 3 at Doko Meadows Park

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BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has a big bash planned in Doko Park for this year’s Independence Day celebration. It’s the family-fun Rockin’ Red White & Blue festival. “It’s going to happen on Wednesday, July 3 this year,” Mayor Sloan Griffin announced. “And it’s going to be big, with music, fireworks and lots of

Government

RW awards $10K to Chamber for tourism

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RIDGEWAY – After approving its FY 2024-25 budget of $627,411, at its regular June 13 Ridgeway town council meeting, councilmembers unanimously approved awarding $10,000 of its Hospitality Tax revenue to the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Dillon Pullen came before council requesting the funds, saying it would be used to promote tourism in

News

Blythewood man dies in I-26 crash

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LEXINGTON – A Blythewood man died in a multi-vehicle crash in the Swansea area of Lexington County at approximately 7:06 p.m. on Monday, June 18. Ulysses Donell Green, 36, of Blythewood was traveling eastbound on I-26 near the 130-mile marker when he struck the rear of a tractor-trailer, according to Lexington County Corner Margaret Fisher.

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Pedestrian killed on Hwy 321

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BLYTHEWOOD – A pedestrian was struck and killed on U.S. Highway 321 near Holly Grove Road in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 18. According to a report by the S.C. Highway Patrol, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck pulling a boat was traveling north on Hwy. 321 at about 5 a.m., when it

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