WINNSBORO – William Donald “Donnie” Smith, 63, died on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was the son of the late Albert Smith and Annie Powers Douglas. Donnie will be remembered as being The Herald’s and The Voice’s friendliest paperboy. He will be dearly missed. Memorial services for Donnie will be held […]
Charles Clinton “Clint” Cobb
March 1, 2016 By
COLUMBIA – Charles Clinton “Clint” Cobb, 24, of Columbia, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born July 24, 1991, he was the beloved son of Miriam Cary Cobb of Columbia and Owens Taylor “Trey” Cobb III of Lake Wateree. Clint attended Columbia public schools and was a member of […]
Lady Eagles Rally for Fourth Title
February 29, 2016 By
SUMTER (Feb. 29, 2016) – Dorchester Academy’s height — four six-footers in its lineup — posed a problem for the Richard Winn girls in Saturday’s SCISA Class A title game, albeit not for long. The Lady Raiders jumped out to an early lead using a dominant presence under the net on offense and defense. Once the […]
William “Billy” Ladd Sr.
February 29, 2016 By
WINNSBORO – William “Billy” James Ladd Sr. died on Feb. 26, 2016 in his home with his family surrounding him. Billy was born on Sept. 4, 1954, to the late Thomas Albert Ladd Sr. and Johnnie Belle (Dot) Gregory Ladd. He spent his childhood in Blair, S.C. loving the outdoors and trying to stay out […]
Lady Eagles Win 4th Title
February 27, 2016 By
SUMTER (Feb. 27, 2016) — The Richard Winn Academy Lady Eagles basketball squad racked up their fourth consecutive SCISA Class A title Saturday, knocking down Dorchester 43-30. It was the fifth straight appearance in the championship game for RWA. Check back for complete coverage.
Clear as Brick
February 26, 2016 By
If it’s not the County Council’s short coming, then it must be the taxpayers, and if it’s not us maybe it’s the Administrator. Whoever or whatever the case is, the facts seems to be lost and the truth is nowhere to be found. We ask for transparency and we are handed a brick. Try looking […]
County Moves on Mitford Rec
February 26, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 26, 2016) – County Council, during their Feb. 15 meeting, passed first reading on an ordinance to purchase the final piece of property in their recreation plan. The purchase would also end the debate on how best to serve district 2 and 3 under the plan. “It’s going to be a good deal,” District […]
Miss FCHS and Company –
February 26, 2016 By
Fairfield Central High School crowned some of their best and brightest during last Saturday’s Miss Fairfield pageant. Above are: Kelly Sanders, Miss Freshman; Cornecia Young, Miss Black & Gold and Miss Junior; senior Mia Rouse, Miss FCHS; senior Jada S. Martin, Miss Congeniality; and Mysia Wynn-Robinson, Miss Sophomore.
Intergov Meeting Focuses on Economic Development
February 26, 2016 By
RIDGEWAY (Feb. 26, 2016) – Intergovernmental meetings have a reputation of being either mundane, elbow-rubbing affairs, or fur-flying cat fights between elected officials. Last week’s meeting at the Century House found a middle ground. With the focus of the Feb. 18 meeting on economic development, particularly in the wake of last month’s closing of Walmart in […]
Layoffs at TV Plant
February 26, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Element Electronics, manufacturer of television sets for Walmart, has laid off nearly 85 employees, Interim County Administrator Milton Pope told County Council during their Feb. 15 meeting. The layoffs occurred in early February, he said. Pope said the company, operating at 392 Highway 321 Bypass N., still has more than 250 […]
