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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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Community

Anderson Promoted

COLUMBIA – Former Fairfield County Deputy Administrator Davis Anderson was recently promoted to Workforce Development Manager for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services. Anderson most recently served in the same capacity for the South Carolina Department of Corrections. According to an SCDPPP press release, Davis has made great strides in creating […]

Schools

Blythewood Middle earns ‘Excellent’ rating on SC Report Card

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Middle School has earned an “Excellent” rating on the 2025 South Carolina School Report Card, the highest distinction available from the state Department of Education. The rating indicates that the school substantially exceeds state performance standards. According to the report, the distinction reflects strong academic growth and demonstrates that students are on

Community

KJ’s and shoppers give back

BLYTHEWOOD – KJ’s Manager Kevin Portee, right, grocery clerk Eunice Loric stand next to a pile of bags of canned goods that members of the community have purchased and gifted to CAB (Christian Assistance Bridge). Since the week before Thanksgiving, KJ’s has sent 658 grocery bags of food to CAB that were purchased by shoppers.

Sports

Blythewood boys, girls sweep Chapin

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood boys basketball team never fell behind Chapin in a 56-52 victory Tuesday night, but a fourth-quarter defensive slide nearly gave the Eagles an opportunity to steal a win. Donovan Mickle led the Bengals with 13 points and Elijah Major scored 11, but the late-game slide that caused turnovers and defensive lapses

Sports

Bengals wrestling sweeps duals, girls win title

BLYTHEWOOD – It was a banner week for the Blythewood High School wrestling program, as both the men’s and women’s squads went undefeated in mid-week action, culminating in a tournament championship for the Lady Bengals. Lady Bengals Take Gold The women’s team traveled to Greenwood on Friday, Dec. 12, for the Greenwood Ladies Round Robin

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