On Monday, July 28, County Council Chairman Clarence Gilbert, Economic Development Director Ann Broadwater and myself were given the unique opportunity to deepen and strengthen the growing relationship between our newest Fairfield County industry, MegaMetal, and our county. Flying to their home country of Turkey as their guests, we were exposed to their work culture, […]
She’s the girl with the island vibe
August 7, 2025 By
Naujauh Bowers has taken fresh-fruit festival drinks to the next level with The Pink Lemonade Palace, her travelling lemonade bar that can be spotted at events all over the Carolinas, Georgia and beyond. As a vendor at events like Rock Around the Clock and the Winnsboro Summer Nights Concerts, her vibrant specialties include custom-made watermelon […]
Man arrested in Fairfield on sex charges
August 7, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – On July 22, 2025, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of suspicious activity. During the initial investigation, it was determined that a juvenile victim had been sexually assaulted. Following a thorough investigation by our Criminal Investigations Division, arrest warrants were obtained for Darwin Gerarda Pena-Caceres, a Honduran national, on charges […]
Richland Two kicks off the new school year
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – From orientations and meet and greets to the first day of the new school year, this week has been a busy one for Blythewood students and teachers. Richland Two schools officially opened the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Fairfield County is back to school
August 7, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District opened their 2025-2026 school year on Friday, Aug. 1. “Our schools are once again filled with energy, excitement, and endless potential,” the district wrote in a Facebook post with photos from the first day. “From bright smiles to eager minds, it’s clear that this year is going to […]
New South Carolina mobile phone law starts Sept. 1
August 7, 2025 By
It will be against state law starting Sept. 1 to hold a cell phone while driving in South Carolina. The Palmetto State is the 33rd state to have such a law. Starting next month, anyone who violates the new law will get a warning through the end of February. When full enforcement begins on Feb. […]
FCAC Dog Days of Summer art show opens Friday
August 7, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A reception for Fairfield County Arts Council members’ summer show, “Dog Days of Summer,” will be held at The Rectory, St. John’s Episcopal Church on Friday, August 8 at 5 p.m. The phrase, “Dog Days of Summer” originates from ancient times when the rising star Sirius, known as the “Dog Star” was associated […]
SC Women’s Open & Pro-Am set for Saturday at Cobblestone
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The 2025 South Carolina Women’s Open is set for Saturday at Blythewood’s Cobblestone Golf Club. There are four divisions in the event: Open Amateur (49 and under), Open Professional (44 and under), Senior Amateur (50 and over), and Senior Professional (45 and over). The Pro-Am – presented by Experience Columbia SC Sports – […]
Inv. White graduates Narcotics Commanders School
August 7, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Eric White, an investigator with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, recently graduated the LECC/SCLEOA Narcotics Commanders School, held at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina. White was one of 30 officers selected statewide to attend this intensive course, designed specifically for current and future narcotics unit […]
Talk to kids about dangers of the internet, fentanyl
August 7, 2025 By
As students return to classrooms across South Carolina, Attorney General Alan Wilson is making a direct and emotional plea to parents: Sit your children down and have the hard conversations. Right now, your child’s greatest threat may not be at school or on the streets; it may be online, right under your roof. “This is […]
