BLYTHEWOOD – As Westwood and Blythewood get ready for another football season, the teams have the Battle for the Axe circled on their calendars. Since the schools named their rivalry the Battle for The Axe, the Bengals and Redhawks have won two games apiece—Westwood won 14-7 in 2019 and 7-0 last season. Blythewood won 53-8 […]
Ribbon cut on newly renovated courthouse
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The newly renovated Courthouse in downtown Winnsboro was christened Monday afternoon with a ribbon cutting, speeches and refreshments. The new renovations to the circa 1823 Robert Mills designed Courthouse have brought a new look to the more than 200-year-old Courthouse – the back rather than the front. Because of safety concerns and other […]
Big Grab weekend set for Sept. 5-6
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Find a spot and bring your stuff. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to mark your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway and along 50 miles of roadsides Fri., Sept 5 from 7 a.m. – […]
Special Response Team converges on Cobblestone home
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Aug. 8, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Richland County Special Response Team assisted the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), with a warrant on Crimson Queen Dr., in Blythewood’s Cobblestone Park neighborhood, according to the Richland County Public Information Office. A photo of the incident shows a Special Response vehicle and several officers with […]
Blythewood recognizes Purple Heart recipients
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Approximately 60 people attended the Town of Blythewood’s annual Purple Heart dinner on Aug. 7 at the Manor. Those attending included Purple Heart recipients and their families and town hall staff and elected officials. The welcome was extended by Mayor Sloan Griffin, and Dr. Jacqueline Aiken, director of New Life Institute, sung the […]
Fairfield Forward honors community successes as Duke grant nears completion
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As Fairfield Forward prepared to close out the Duke Endowment Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas (HPHC) grant, the nonprofit organization held a celebration to look back on nearly a decade of initiatives that have empowered Fairfield County residents to live healthier lives. Approximately 70 people attended the luncheon and awards ceremony that was held […]
Local forecaster joins WACH Fox
August 14, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – With 15,000 followers on Facebook, Will Rowe – maybe better known as Will’s Weather – has made a name for himself in the weather world. And the budding meteorologist just announced another addition to his resume: Weekend Meteorologist. “The moment you have all been waiting for,” Will posted on Facebook on Sunday. “I […]
Fairfield Community Food Bank plans move
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – “The need for food among our residents continues to grow–every week we have 2-3 new families register for food bank services,” said Food Bank Director Wendy Luce. To meet this demand, the Food Bank is planning to move to a larger facility where greater quantities of food can be stored to expand operations. […]
Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market recognized
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – SCDA Market Development Director Fred West presented Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market Manager Jamie Vaine the official proclamation for National Farmers Market Week signed by Governor McMaster last week during last week’s market. The market hosted a “Lunch at the Market” event where seniors in the community could enjoy lunch, shop local produce, […]
Generous donations boost animal welfare programs
August 14, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Kathy Faulk, President of the Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society, and member Boo Major presented two donations during Monday night’s county council meeting aimed at improving animal welfare in Fairfield County. The first presentation — a $7,250 gift to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, presented to Shelter Director Jo Shaw — will […]
