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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price Carpenter FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to...
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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

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

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Government, News

BAR OK’s Sign, Nixes Column

BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 9, 2017) – The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) on Jan. 23 gave retroactive approval for a digital sign erected last month outside the BP gas station at 231 Blythewood Road. “That sign was put up a few months ago mistakenly without permit,” Michael Criss, the Town’s consultant, told the BAR, “so you’re dealing […]

Business, Government, News

Report: Manor Revenue Up

BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 9, 2017) – Doko Manor is on the move, Steve Hasterok reported to Council during their Jan. 30 meeting. Hasterok, Director of the Manor, told Council that through the first three quarters of fiscal year 2017, revenues have outpaced the previous fiscal year by $45,000. The third quarter of 2017 alone has greatly outpaced

News

Arrest Made in Break-Ins

WINNSBORO (Feb. 9, 2017) – A Columbia man was arrested last week and charged with a string of break-ins dating back to last September. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office said Rahmon Loyal, 27, of Bailey Street, Columbia, was arrested Feb. 2. At press time, Loyal was still being held at the Fairfield County Detention Center after

Government, News

Council Tables Park Rules

BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 9, 2017) – Following the lead of the evening’s first ordinance, Town Council during their Jan. 30 meeting also postponed first reading on new regulations on uses of the Manor and Doko Meadows Park. Earlier in the evening, Council had postponed a similar vote on an ordinance regulating mobile vendors (see our Feb. 2

Events, Photos

Love Your Pet –

Members of the Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society will be at Tractor Supply on Killian Road from 10-2 on Saturday, Feb. 11, showing off some great adoptable pets and offering delightful Valentine treats and prizes for both pets and people during their annual Love Your Pet fundraiser. Representing Fairfield County and Blythewood at last year’s

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