WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Fire Service (FCFS) received a $10,000 donation from the Fairfield Electric Trust Cooperation through their Operation Round Up. This money will be used to purchase smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to be installed during home safety visits. Fairfield County Fire Service offers this service free of charge to residents of […]
Above and Beyond
August 31, 2023 By
Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery recently recognized several Fairfield County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel for the role that they played in a Fairfield County shooting incident, which left one person dead and two others injured. Pictured, from left to right, is Montgomery, Capt. Jennifer Fitch, Paramedic Hannah Earhart, Paramedic Suzy Ledbetter, and EMS Deputy […]
Fairfield Forward Receives $30K Grant
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Forward was granted a $30,000 General Operating Support Grant by the Central Carolina Community Foundation on Aug. 2. Ten thousand dollars of the grant will be distributed each year over a three year period. With this funding, Fairfield Forward can sustain and extend their various endeavors to include: FoodShare-Fairfield, community gardens, and […]
Henwood Graduates
August 31, 2023 By
Fairfield County Deputy Dane Henwood graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on Friday, Aug. 25. Henwood is pictured front, third from left, with Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery and some of the deputies who attended his graduation. Henwood will be assigned to the Patrol Division.
Robertson Retires
August 31, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County Council passed a proclamation recognizing the retirement of John C. Robertson from the Fairfield County Public Works Department at their Aug. 29 meeting. Robertson began his career with the county in 1998 when he worked as a dump truck driver and then a heavy equipment operator before taking on the […]
Turning 100
August 31, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – World War II veteran and Blythewood resident Gene Otto turned 100 on Aug. 27, and about 50 friends and neighbors celebrated the occasion on Sunday. Otto’s daughter, Ann Byrum, arranged a luncheon for the gathering at Doko Station. Byrum said her dad is in good health and still enjoys golfing on the Cobblestone […]
Ridgeway to celebrate Tin Man’s 100th anniversary
August 24, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic Tin Man water tower at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. The celebration will kick off with a ceremony on the edge of the Cotton Yard, in the shadow of the newly refurbished water tower. Led by current Ridgeway mayor, Heath Cookendorfer, […]
Mobile vet clinic set for Sat. by Town Clock
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – “A mobile vet clinic will be in the parking lot next to the town clock in downtown Winnsboro from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26,” said Sonja Murphy, one of the organizers of the event. “We will be all about healthcare for the pets in Fairfield County.” Along with the […]
‘Because of Roscoe’ offers free spay/neuter vouchers
August 24, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A new 501(c)(3) community outreach program has been formed by longtime Fairfield County Animal Control (FCAC) volunteer Samira Yaghi. The 501(c)(3) name is Because of Roscoe and is manned by the Friends of Fairfield Animal Control volunteers. The non-profit, Because of Roscoe is not a service of the FCAC, but will serve […]
Market Time
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market herb vendor Adele Pauling, right, provided shoppers samples of her homemade raspberry lemonade during Saturday’s market. The market will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 6 – 8 p.m., in front of the new county government building located at 250 […]
