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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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Boutique owner arrested for fraud

WINNSBORO – After a woman in Fairfield County reported on Dec. 26, 2025, that she had been scammed on a purchase of more than $1,000 from Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the complaint. On Dec. 31, 2025, Fairfield County investigators met […]

Community

Holidays bring hope for Fairfield’s shelter animals

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Christmas season closed out 2025 on a hopeful note at the Fairfield County Animal Control & Adoption Center, where rescues, volunteers, fosters, and community partners came together to create life-changing outcomes for dozens of shelter animals. In a single month, six animals found forever homes, while an extraordinary 82 dogs and

Government

Hovis, Brock question auditor about Manor financials

BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s 2024-25 audit, performed by Love Bailey CPA firm, was presented by Foster Hemond during the Dec. 15 Town Council meeting. Hemond said the audit was unmodified. “There are three options: adverse, modified, and unmodified,” Hemond said. “You’ve got the best of the three. “[Unmodified] just basically means that the numbers on

Government

Council to appoint safety task force for Doko park

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted on Dec. 15 to invite town residents to apply for a newly proposed Large Event Safety Task Force for Doko Meadows Park. The task force, which will be headed by Councilwoman Trish Hovis, will examine whether large events can be responsibly and reasonably supported at Doko Meadows Park, recognizing

Government

Fairfield County to hold strategic plan input meetings

WINNSBORO – With the help of the MRB Consulting Group, Fairfield County is taking steps to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the county government’s efforts and investments over the next 5–10 years, according to County Administrator Vic Carpenter. “The plan will set clear priorities, align resources and create a shared vision for growth,

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