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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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Business

Fairfield Electric gives back during holiday season

On Monday, Dec. 22, Fairfield Electric donated 70 turkey dinners to local communities through area human service agencies. Agency reps picked up their donations from the Fairfield Electric office. Combined with the 70 dinners donated at Thanksgiving, Fairfield Electric has given 140 meals to the community during the 2025 holiday season.

Community, Sports

Over 600 dogs compete in FastCAT event in Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD – More than 600 dogs participated in two competitions: a FastCAT 100-yard dash and a timed lure-coursing event Jan. 2–4 at Mickle Farm, located on Mickle Road in Blythewood. The farm was previously known as Three Fox Farm. The weekend event was sponsored by Time to Fly Performance Dog Sports and the Greater Columbia

Sports

Mavs down RWA in holiday tourney

WINNSBORO — In a cross-town battle that came down to the final possessions, the Midlands STEM Mavericks secured a historic 58–52 win over Richard Winn on Monday, Dec. 29, in the opening round of the Richard Winn Holiday Basketball Tournament. The win marked the first time in program history that the Mavericks have defeated the

Sports

Bengal girls take down Westwood, SV; boys fall

BLYTHEWOOD – The Bengal girls’ basketball team (9-4) got off to a 2-0 Region 5-5A start with a 72-39 victory over Westwood Friday afternoon and an 86-46 win at Spring Valley Monday. The boys (6-9, 0-2) fell 67-52 to the Redhawks Friday and 76-71 to the Vikings Monday. Blythewood played host to Lugoff-Elgin Wednesday, but

Sports

Shannon selected for Blitz

ROCK HILL — Fairfield Central standout TyQuarius Shannon took to the statewide stage this past weekend, representing the Griffins in the SC High School Blitz Junior Showcase bowl game. The game, which features many of the top rising juniors in the state, was held Sunday at South Pointe High School. Shannon, a junior who contributes

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