BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has hired Jennifer Edwards of Ridgeway to serve as the human resources and finance director for the Town effective Monday, June 30. Edwards previously managed employee relations issues for the Town of Winnsboro, where she’s worked since 2017. Prior to that, Edwards has worked as a bookkeeper and office […]
Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 26, 2025 By
Notifications are Not Tax bills; Use Online Application for Appeals COLUMBIA – Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2025. This week, the County Assessor’s Office is sending notifications by mail to owners of properties whose values have changed by at least […]
SCDMV to issue new IDs with advanced security features
June 26, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will begin issuing redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall featuring advanced security features and upgraded materials to better safeguard customer identities and personal information. The updated cards will be made from stronger materials and incorporate state-of-the-art printing techniques, including laser engraving, […]
Two women die from injuries in separate Fairfield crashes
June 26, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD CO. – Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill is releasing the names of two women who died from injuries sustained in separate vehicle accidents in Fairfield County. According to Coroner Hill, 18 year old Morgan Entzminger of Blythewood, SC was involved in a vehicle accident on June 8, 2025 on Hwy 215 N. in Blair, […]
Mini Park Ribbon Cutting
June 26, 2025 By
JENKINSVILLE – The Town of Jenkinsville cut the ribbon for its new mini park, where families and can gather to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The new park, which features a paved walking trail with exercise equipment, is located at 7769 State Hwy 215 South in Jenkinsville.
8U All-Stars fall to Georgetown despite strong effort
June 26, 2025 By
ORANGEBURG – Blythewood’s 8U All-Stars had hot bats over the weekend, but they fell to Georgetown 15-9 on Sunday to end their all-star run. Despite the loss, Blythewood collected 18 hits in the high-scoring affair. Georgetown had 24 hits on the way to victory. Ameila P provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and […]
Eagles On Top
June 26, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy’s middle school softball team went undefeated in their 2025 campaign, wrapping the season with a 12-0 record and a SCISA region title under their belts. Under the direction of head coach Millie Lambert and assistant Kevin Allen, the Eagles dominated on both sides of the ball, outscoring their opponents 165-23 […]
Guest Editorial: What Does Incorporation of Buckhead Mean for Fairfield?
June 26, 2025 By
The petition to incorporate the Town of Buckhead is now 100 percent complete. Incorporating Buckhead is not about separation. It is about elevation. It is about giving the western side of Fairfield County the ability to control our own growth, manage our own resources, and preserve our own identity. For too long, decisions about this […]
Ernest Pendleton Ferguson, III
June 26, 2025 By
Ernest Pendleton Ferguson, III age 61 of Daleville, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2025. He was born February 1, 1964, in Winnsboro, SC and graduated from Richard Winn Academy where he was involved in student government, sports and attended Boy’s State. He graduated from Clemson University in 1986 with a degree in Business Management. He was a […]
Pressley named new FCSD Super
June 19, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County School District Board of Trustees unanimously selected Alvin Pressley as the district’s next Superintendent during a special called board meeting held on Friday, June 13. Pressley will officially begin his new role on July 1. Mr. Pressley currently serves as Superintendent of the School District of Newberry County. Throughout his […]
