FAIRFIELD COUNTY — The 20th annual Wings and Wheels Festival, hosted by the Fairfield County Aeronautics Commission, is scheduled for Saturday May 10 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Fairfield County Airport. The event is free to attend. Attendees can expect skydiving demonstrations, a display of fixed-wing aircrafts and first responder vehicles, a […]
Jenkinsville woman dies in crash on Hwy 321 S
April 24, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill identified Carrie Green, 78, of Jenkinsville from a fatal accident that occurred on Monday April 14, 2025. According to Hill, Green was the back seat passenger of a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle in an accident that occurred at the intersection of Hwy 321 Business […]
Easter Bunny visits with Sheriff’s Office
April 24, 2025 By
Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery had a special visitor at his annual Easter Egg Hunt event last Thursday. The Easter Bunny stopped by to visit and take pictures with egg hunters.
EGGstravaganza
April 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Not everyone feels the same about the big bunny. But the crowd of egg hunters at the giant Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Village Church on Saturday, April 19 at Doko Park seemed to agree about how much fun they all had hunting eggs, eating hot dogs and bbq sandwiches, and showing […]
Spring Market
April 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Market Manager Jamie Vain said there were over 50 vendors (inside and out) and activities including an Easter egg hunt at last week’s season opening. The Easter Bunny handed out treats to the kids from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The next market will be held Saturday, April 26. Aside from buying fresh […]
Bengals wins Nike Palmetto Cup
April 24, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s boys soccer team claimed the Nike Palmetto Cup last week with a 9-0 defeat of Woodland. Magnus Thorpe and Christian Paez had two goals each. Jose Paez, Ashton Davis, Shane Bates, John Lenker and Ryan Hall scored one apiece. Christian Paez, Thorpe, Cole Brunecz, Graham Ballard, Joshua Lewis, Daulton Purcell, Paxton Brunetto […]
Blythewood baseball eases by Ridge View
April 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood baseball team lost back-to-back games to Sumter going into Spring Break, which caused some concern for the Bengals and head coach Travis Poole about hitting and playing well. A decent run in the Hanahan Invitational Tournament over the break helped to ease that concern, along with a 15-0, 3-inning walloping of […]
Westwood baseball shuts out Sumter
April 24, 2025 By
SUMTER — The Westwood baseball team came out of Spring Break with a 2-0 clutch 8-inning shutout victory at Sumter Tuesday night. With the game scoreless after seven innings, Zachary Nelson singled to right field with one out in the top of the eighth. Nathan Caldwell was hit by a pitch to put runners at […]
FCSD Superintendent Dr. Tony Hemingway retires
April 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Hemingway has submitted notice that he is retiring, effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Hemingway said his decision to retire was prompted by an urgent family commitment. “While this was not an easy decision,” Hemingway told staff, “my family obligation will not allow me to give the […]
Harold Ronald “Ron” Wyatt
April 24, 2025 By
Harold Ronald “Ron” Wyatt, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Chester, SC with Mark Wyatt and Rev. Clay Waldrip officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation for family […]
