WINNSBORO – Chris Jackson, a 2025 graduate of Fairfield Central High School and a standout student at Fairfield Career & Technology Center (FCTC), has earned national recognition after winning first place in the High School Barbering Competition at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held in Atlanta, Georgia. Competing against 31 of […]
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office launches Chaplain Program
July 10, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On Tuesday, July 2, Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery announced the Sheriff’s Office’s new chaplain program. “This marks a significant and meaningful step forward for our agency, and we’re proud to welcome these dedicated individuals into our family,” a press release from the Sheriff’s office said. “Each chaplain brings a unique spiritual […]
Blythewood library offers summer fun
July 10, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Looking to fill some of the remaining summer days? Look no further than the Blythewood Library. Besides the weekly Friday morning family story time, which shares stories, songs and more for preschool children, the library offers a variety of programs each week for school-aged children. Friday, July 11 at 11:30 a.m.Crafternoon – Get […]
Town is not paying for Griffin’s free community cookout
July 3, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After Mayor Sloan Griffin posted Tuesday morning in the Town’s online newsletter an open invitation to the community to “Join the Town of Blythewood for their Summer Community Cookout Party on Sunday, July 13, from 6-8 p.m.,” Councilman Donald Brock said council members and the town administrator knew nothing about the Town hosting […]
Council divided on Lake Wateree algae funding
June 26, 2025 By
Measure Fails in Tie Vote WINNSBORO – At its regular fourth-Monday night meeting on June 23, County Council failed to address the growing public concerns over algae blooms in Lake Wateree despite a warning from John H. Rodgers, Jr., an Emeritus Professor in Environmental Toxicology at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental […]
New pickleball courts open at Blythewood Park
June 26, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Six new pickle ball courts opened at the Richland County Recreation’s Blythewood Park Rec Center Thursday, June 26 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The colorful blue and green courts and shiny new black fencing bring a great new look to the rec center and much needed additional space for Blythewood area […]
Mini Park Ribbon Cutting
June 26, 2025 By
JENKINSVILLE – The Town of Jenkinsville cut the ribbon for its new mini park, where families and can gather to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The new park, which features a paved walking trail with exercise equipment, is located at 7769 State Hwy 215 South in Jenkinsville.
Local filmmaker empowers BW youth at library film camp
June 19, 2025 By
Students’ films headed to international film festival BLYTHEWOOD — Every summer, a unique opportunity lights up the imagination of local children in Blythewood, thanks to the passion of accredited film producer Andrew Gajadhar. In partnership with the Richland County Public Library, Gajadhar hosts a free, three-day film camp designed to introduce young minds to the […]
Ecuminical Univ. confers Doctor of Humanities on Prioleau
June 19, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Former Ridgeway Mayor Pro Tem Don Prioleau was recognized last week for his service to his community and county and to his fellow man over his lifetime. Ecumenical University honored Prioleau by conferring upon him the Doctor of Humanities. In honoring Prioleau, it was noted that he has been a devoted public servant, […]
$10 microchips, more available to Richland Co. pet owners
June 19, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Columbia Animal Services has chosen to commemorate this year’s National Pet Preparedness Month by educating the pet owners of Columbia about the dangers of hot weather for pets, information on how to keep pets and their families together in emergency situations, as well as educating about disaster preparedness amidst the start of the […]
