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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

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

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Community, Schools

Richland Two Snow Days

BLYTHEWOOD – After a weekend of winter weather, Richland Two schools switched to e-learning on Monday and Tuesday following Winter Storm Gianna, which hit the area Jan. 31-Feb. 1.  Pictured above, Westwood’s campus in snow. Pictured below, CFKN, Langford, and Lake Carolina Elementary students shared their snow fun (photos were posted on their respective schools’ […]

Community

Blythewood’s Last Windmill

BLYTHEWOOD – The last windmill in downtown Blythewood was erected circa 1920 in the backyard of Durham Boney’s home on Oakhurst Road. Last June, the current owner of that backyard, John Miles, donated the then-inoperable 70-foot tall, 105-or-so-year-old windmill to the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum where it stands in the backyard of the Langford-Nord

Schools

BHS earns spot on 2025 AP Honor Roll

BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, receiving a Bronze distinction for its success in expanding college-level opportunities while maintaining student performance. The College Board, which oversees the AP program, recognizes schools on the Honor Roll annually based on their commitment to increasing a college-going

Community

Fairfield’s Winter Wonderland

Winter Storm Gianna came through Fairfield County over the weekend, leaving 4.5 inches of snow, based on reports from the National Weather Service. The storm lingered Saturday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 1.

Schools

Armstrong named BHS Cadet of the Week

BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School’s JROTC program recently named C/PFC Kaleel Armstrong its Cadet of the Week, awarding him a medal that recognizes exceptional dedication and personal growth. Though Armstrong is a newcomer to the program, Bengal Battalion leadership noted that his integrity and focus have made an immediate impression. Instructors highlighted his attentive nature

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