BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor J. Michael Ross presents a check for $5,000 to Pam Dukes, Director of Senior Resources and Board members Warren Benson, left, and Ed Garrison.
Crowned
March 21, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Senior Grier Hensley, left, was crowned Miss RWA in Richard Winn Academy’s pageant last Thursday. Hensley was also awarded Best All Around. Also crowned were Lacey Peake, center, Jr. Miss RWA and Jr. Miss Congeniality, and Haley Autry, right, Little Miss RWA
Kelly Mill student arrested after bringing gun to school
March 19, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A 14-year-old student with a gun was arrested at Kelly Mill Middle School today, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Another student reported the gun to an administrator who notified the school’s resource officer, according to sheriff’s reports. After the officer approached the unnamed student and asked him to lift is jacket, an unloaded 9mm […]
R2 ethics debate smolders
March 14, 2019 By
Residents: Some R2 Members Could Face Charges COLUMBIA – Calls for the resignation of Richland Two board members once again punctuated an otherwise mundane agenda filled with student appeals, a diploma petition and votes on policy revisions. And this time, one resident says some board members could face criminal charges for failing to comply with […]
Council retreat open to public
March 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The community is invited to the Town Council’s planning retreat on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Doko Manor. “We always invite the community to all of our meetings, but I especially like them to come to our annual spring retreat. That’s when we plan for the next year, […]
Ridgeway Girl Scout donates cookies to homeless
March 14, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – If a Ridgeway Girl Scout named Haley Autry, 9, knocks on your front door selling Girl Scout cookies, you might want to order a couple of extra boxes. She has plans for them – great plans. A fourth grader at Richard Winn Academy, Haley was busy selling cookies door to door recently when […]
Two county employees promoted
March 14, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Deputy County Administrator Davis Anderson recently announced the promotion of two county employees. Jennifer Leaphart has been named Fairfield County Human Resources Coordinator. Leaphart’s former position as the county’s WIOA Program Director, was filled with the promotion of Diana Robinson. Leaphart holds a master’s degree in Psychology from American Military University in Charles […]
Downtown readies for St. Pat
March 14, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The merchants of downtown Winnsboro will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. with a Candy Crawl. Stores and restaurants will be open for shopping and dining. Stores displaying green shamrocks in windows will supply candy coins to fill up customers’ pots of gold. The pots can be […]
Auditor: County managed well
March 14, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County did well managing its finances following the nuclear plant and hospital closings, but faced challenges over rising retirement costs, the county’s annual audit states. “In our opinion we think the county is in good financial position as of June 30, 2018,” said Brian D’Amico, an auditor with Elliott Davis, at Monday […]
BHS teacher finalist for SC’s top teacher
March 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School English teacher Sue Weems got a big surprise Tuesday morning when State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman made an unexpected stop at the high school to announce that Weems has being named one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. Richland Two School Superintendent Barron […]
