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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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Elected officials talk accomplishments, future plans

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BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Chamber of Commerce members heard updates from town, county, and state leaders during a recent panel discussion featuring SC House Rep. Kambrell Garvin, Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp, and Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh. Each official talked about some of the accomplishments made by their respective governments and outlined priorities moving […]

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Winnsboro man arrested for coin theft from paper boxes

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Jeromy Scott Gattis, 42, has been arrested for theft of coins from several Voice newspaper boxes, and is charged with Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device. The theft of coins from The Voice’s newspaper boxes included locks being cut off the boxes and some damage to one box. The newspaper delivery person

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Volunteers sought for Town of Blythewood’s boards

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BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood is now accepting applications for several vacant or expiring seats on the Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Those interested in applying, are asked to fill out an application and email it to Sharon Durst, town clerk, at dursts@townofblythewoodsc.gov. The application is on

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Ridgeway man charged with attempted murder

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RIDGEWAY – A 25-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman and firing multiple rounds into her vehicle as she attempted to flee a residence on True Luck Lane in Ridgeway. Balewa Mayo Jr. was arrested Monday, Jan. 12, following an investigation that began when the victim sought help at a separate location

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‘Walk for Peace’ travels through Blythewood

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BLYTHEWOOD – On Friday, Jan. 9, it was announced that a group of Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog Aloka would be traveling through Blythewood the following Sunday. Their first stop in 29016 was at the Transfiguration Catholic Church on Highway 21 southeast of town. It was a rest/lunch stop that lasted from 10:30 a.m.

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