WINNSBORO – It’s been a rough past few years for Fairfield County animals, with stiff penalties for animal cruelty few and far between. Some proposed county level ordinance changes, however, could possibly become law by the end of the year. First reading of an ordinance revising the county’s existing animal control laws could come as […]
Bell, Gilbert win County Council seats
November 8, 2018 By
No surprises in school, Dist. 41 races WINNSBORO – Even though Fairfield County logged an impressive 61.24 percent voter turnout Tuesday, there was little evidence that voters were looking for a change in the direction of the county’s governments. All the county council and school district incumbents were returned to their seats with the exception […]
Voters reshuffle R2 school board
November 8, 2018 By
Garvin elected to replace McEachern COLUMBIA – Voters in the Richland Two school board race returned three of the four incumbent candidates to office on Tuesday and seated a political newcomer who received more votes than two of the incumbents, ousting one in the process. In the at-large race, the top four vote getters are […]
Historical Society sets veterans event
November 8, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society and Museum will host the community for a Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House on Sunday, Nov. 11. The program will include guest speaker, Blythewood resident Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Lechner who has over thirty years’ experience in military and security operations. He was active in counter insurgency, […]
JWC suit heads to court Dec. 3
November 8, 2018 By
JENKINSVILLE – One of two pending lawsuits against the Jenkinsville Water Company and some of its directors appears headed for trial in less than a month. Dec. 3 has been set as the trial date of the suit filed more than five years ago by Broad River Campground. Mediation has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. […]
Pig on the Ridge festival soars
November 8, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge lived up to the hype last weekend as it does almost every year, with great weather and a large, hungry crowd. “Probably one of the best Pig on the Ridge events we’ve cooked! Looking forward to next year!” Tony Crout of Doko Smoke Barbecue in Blythewood posted to his […]
RW puts lipstick on the Pig for 20th time
November 1, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – More than 800 Boston butts will be cooking, and over 60 S.C. Barbecue Association certified judges will be judging this weekend at the Annual Pig on the Ridge festival in Ridgeway…just as they have for the last 20 years. Despite an announcement last month that the pig might not get over the stile […]
BHS in top 20% of SC SAT test takers
November 1, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – While Blythewood High School seniors taking the SAT hovered just below the state average, the school ranked near the top in the number of test takers. Blythewood High placed in the top 20 statewide at 71.1 percent, ranking 16th out of 230 schools, with 335 of 471 seniors taking the test, according to […]
Trapp murder trial ends in mistrial
November 1, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro man’s murder trial ended in a mistrial last week after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The defendant, Rondell (Buddy) Trapp, 34, was charged with murder in the death of R. J. Gadson in October, 2015. The four-day trial was heard by Sixth Circuit Judge Brian Gibbons. The jury […]
Grace Coffee FB post stirs up community
November 1, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – “The Town Government is shutting us down,” Matt Beyer, the owner of Grace Coffee posted on Facebook Thursday, Oct. 25. “Give the Mayor a call and let him know how the people of Blythewood feel about Grace Coffee,” Beyer posted along with Mayor J. Michael Ross’ personal cell phone number. “My cell phone […]
