WINNSBORO – A Great Falls teen was arrested last week and charged with a string of Lake Wateree area thefts that date back to September. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office said Christopher Scott James, 17, of Hampton Street in Great Falls, was arrested in Chester County on Nov. 2. James was in the Chester County […]
Hot Wheels –
November 10, 2016 By
Kenny McLean of Blythewood shows off his baby blue and white 1965 Ford Mustang convertible GT last Saturday at the Pig on the Ridge barbecue festival in Ridgeway. Almost 100 classic cars and trucks were on display before forming a parade down Dogwood Avenue.
Primrose Plan Rejected
November 10, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has rejected the initial sketch plan by developer D.R. Horton to construct additional homes on what residents say was promised to remain green space in the Primrose area of Cobblestone Park, Town Administrator Gary Parker told the Planning Commission Monday night. According to Parker’s letter to the developer, from […]
Incumbents Out in County Council Races
November 9, 2016 By
Fanning Wins State Senate, Trapp Retakes District 3 BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Two long-standing Fairfield County Council members were bumped out Tuesday night, while a former Councilman who was ousted in 2013 reclaimed his seat in local election results. Fairfield County voters also gave their approval to Sunday alcohol sales. District 4 Councilman Kamau Marcharia and […]
Bengals Break 18 Minute Mark at State Meet
November 7, 2016 By
COLUMBIA (Nov. 7, 2016) – Blythewood’s cross country team wanted to follow up on last year’s fifth-place finish with a strong performance at Saturday’s state championship race at Clemson extension. Head coach Matt Owings acknowledged that the competition was fierce in this year’s race, but otherwise all the Bengals made good runs. “Unfortunately competition is what […]
Eagles Cruise to First Round Win
November 7, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Nov. 7, 2016) – Richard Winn (8-3) started their run in the 2016 SCISA 8-Man playoffs with a convincing 34-6 victory over Clarendon Hall Friday as they look to continue their way to another State Title. “We at times didn’t look our best, and that was because of the familiarity of the opponent, but I […]
Stallions Trample Redhawks
November 7, 2016 By
ROCK HILL (Nov. 7, 2016) – The Westwood Redhawks’ season came to a difficult end in Rock Hill Friday night where they were handed a 57-7 defeat at the hands of the South Pointe Stallions, the number one ranked team in the state. The loss dropped the Redhawks to 2-8 on the season, 0-5 in 4A […]
Lady Bengals Advance to Semifinals
November 7, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Nov. 7, 2016) — The Lady Bengals volleyball squad swept James Island Thursday, 25-19, 25-15, 25-14, to sweep into the Class 5A state semifinals. Blythewood will travel to Mt. Pleasant Tuesday to take on Wando for a chance at the state title match.
Ruff Night for Bulldogs
November 5, 2016 By
Tony Ruff Gashes Camden for 400+ Yards CAMDEN (Nov. 5, 2016) – Devin Beckley shredded the Fairfield Central secondary for 336 yards and seven touchdowns Friday night at Zemp Stadium, but it wasn’t enough to compensate for Tony Ruff and Rodriguez Edmonds. Ruff destroyed the Camden defense, rushing for 403 yards and three TDs, while […]
Board OK’s Trips, Tables Education Foundation
November 3, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Nov. 3, 2016) – When the Fairfield County School Board was asked last week to once again approve out-of-state and overnight student trips, Board member William Frick (District 6), got right to the point. “As we typically have, just to clarify, are we approving trips listed or are we approving a trip to be funded?” […]
