ST MATTHEWS – Richard Winn Academy had secured game 1 of the SCISA 1A state championship series on the strength of Charlie Bonds’ pitching performance May 13. Over the next two games of the best-of-three series against Holly Hill Academy, it was evident that a third-straight state championship was not in the works. In game […]
BHS fall to Lexington in game 1 of Upper State series
May 22, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The runs came early for Blythewood and Lexington in the opening game of the 5A Division 1 upper state championship series Tuesday night at Blythewood stadium. The 2024 5A champion Wildcats and Bengals scored two runs apiece in the first inning. Lexington added a run in the second inning, another in the third, […]
Fairfield Sheriff’s Office reaches out
May 22, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Steve McDonald (rear) and Lawrence Hodge donated blood during the Sheriff’s Blood Drive on May 15 at Fairfield Career & Technology Center. Pictured right, students at Fairfield County Magnet School for Math and Science received their certificates for completion of the D.A.R.E program last week. The program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) aims to […]
Westwood seniors sign collegiate commitments
May 22, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Twelve Redhawk seniors inked their collegiate plans on Wednesday, May 7 in a signing ceremony at Westwood High School. Thanna Davis signed her commitment to continue her track and field career at Augusta University. In the 2025 season at Westwood, Davis competed in the 100m, 200m, and 400m dashes. She also made appearances […]
In the Garden with Mary Ann Adams
May 22, 2025 By
A couple of weeks ago, Gwen Henderson invited me to visit her Blythewood garden to see her enormous rambling rose. She and her husband, Willie, have been nurturing and expanding the garden of their home since they purchased it in 1996. Every day, she hand-waters numerous potted plants. Mr. Henderson keeps the grass tidy. Mrs. […]
Blythewood public hearing for referendum for change of gov set for May 27
May 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public hearing will be held at the May 27 town council meeting concerning a proposed ordinance to hold a referendum on the question of a change in the form of Blythewood’s municipal government. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input prior to a final action taken by town council. […]
Fairfield Coop annual meeting set for May 16
May 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD/WINNSBORO – The 2025 annual meeting of the members of the Fairfield Electric Cooperative will be held as it was last year. The final day of drive-thru registration and voting will be held on Friday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at the Fairfield Electric Cooperative’s Winnsboro office located at 3129 Highway 321 […]
Mega Metal selects Fairfield for first South Carolina plant
May 15, 2025 By
$34 Million Investment Will Generate 135 New Jobs WINNSBORO – Mega Metal, a copper wire manufacturer, has announced it will establish its first South Carolina operation in Fairfield County. The $34 million investment will create 135 new jobs. Headquartered in Istanbul, Mega Metal is a part of Turkey’s top 500 industrial enterprises, and its copper […]
Derrick Holley on building a creative empire at home
May 15, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Derrick Holley isn’t just making films. He builds opportunities. The Fairfield County native and founder of Dust House Entertainment has spent nearly two decades showing that meaningful storytelling and professional-level talent can come straight out of South Carolina. His newest film, Against All Odds, speaks directly to the realities facing young people […]
Ridgeway plans park improvements
May 15, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway is moving forward to add $100,000 in improvements to the town park. Park Improvement Committee Chair Dan Martin presented council the results of the 8-member park improvement committee’s work to determine how best allocate the $100,000 earmarked funds secured by House Rep. Annie McDaniel. The park is located on […]
