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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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Sports

Westwood boys rally for sensational win over Ridge View

BLYTHEWOOD – Ridge View stormed into The Castle Monday night with an eye on going up early on the Westwood basketball team and keeping them behind. The Redhawks had another outcome in mind, and overcame two double-digit deficits to pull off a 64-61 victory over the defending 5A Division I champion Blazers before a packed […]

Sports

WHS to move to Class 4A in reclassification

COLUMBIA – The SCHSL (South Carolina High School League) has released its realignment classifications that will be in effect for 2026-2028 high schools in the state. The realignment is made every two years in an effort to level competition between high schools in the state. Westwood High School is moving down from Class 5A to

Sports

Griffins rally in holiday tourney

WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central boys’ basketball team proved their resilience over the winter break, bouncing back from a narrow opening-round loss to secure back-to-back wins and finish with a 2-1 record in holiday tournament action. The Griffins opened the tournament on Dec. 27 with a defensive battle against Burke High School. In a game

Community

SGM Sammie Robertson retires after 38 years in National Guard

RIDGEWAY – Sergeant Major Sammie A. Robertson has retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard after a distinguished 38-year military career that took him from the woods of Fairfield County to the front lines of global conflicts. A native of Ridgeway and a graduate of Fairfield Central High School, Robertson enlisted as an infantryman

Opinion

What Scares You?

What scares you?  What scares me?  Really not much. My father once said I was not wise enough to be scared. But, frankly, I like the quote, “A coward dies a million deaths, a brave man only one.”  I value the ability to trust in the goodness of others.  My life experiences should have made

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