BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood High School student passed away Saturday morning, according to BHS Principal Matt Sherman. According to Sherman, the male student died of natural causes. “We are devastated,” Sherman said. ”We’ve been in touch with the family, and we have informed the Blythewood High School family. “He was a junior, a very good […]
Geiger charged with murder of Tyon Byrd
August 30, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY –Sheriff Will Montgomery announces the arrest of a suspect for a murder that occurred in July 2023. Marshawn Devon Geiger, who is currently incarcerated in the SC Department of Corrections for unrelated charges, was formally arrested on August 19, 2024 for the murder of Tyon D. Byrd. On July 1, 2023, Byrd was […]
One charged in shooting at Killian Rd. Kroger
August 22, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Lateef Karim Carnegie, 50, was arrested for the shooting that occurred at the Kroger grocery store on Killian Road on Sunday, Aug. 18. On Sunday afternoon, Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Kroger in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, deputies quickly detained the suspect and secured the scene. Deputies determined […]
Armyworm infestation hits Blythewood & Fairfield
August 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – As the armyworm infestation is reportedly moving rapidly across the state, Kenny Mullis, who manages a number of farm pastures in Blythewood and Fairfield County, says the infestation in this area is worse than he’s seen in years. “They come in cycles, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen them this […]
Fairfield sheriff seeks help in ID’ing witnesses
August 22, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an armed robbery that occurred on July 5, 2024, at the Dollar General Store located on SC Highway 34 W, near Salem Crossroads in Blair area of Fairfield County. According to a press release from the Sheriff, the two individuals pictured above were in […]
EMS verifies individual transfer from July 3 event
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following the Town’s Rockin’ Red White and Blue fireworks celebration on July 3, at Doko Park, the Town government reported that a teen was arrested and charged with Aggravated Breach of Peace after shooting a splat (toy) gun in the park and was transported to Alvin S. Glenn detention center. But there were […]
Westwood student arrested with gun
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A 14-year-old student was arrested earlier this week following confirmation that the juvenile was in possession of a loaded firearm on school grounds at Westwood High School, according to Sheriff Leon Lott in a press release. On Aug. 12, at approximately 9 a.m., a Student Resource Officer at Westwood High School was notified […]
New details released in Smith’s murder charge
August 14, 2024 By
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Winnsboro man has been charged earlier this week with murder in the stabbing death of a man found inside a burning home in Lexington, County, on July 20, 2024, according to a Lexington County Sheriff’s report. Edward Leroy Smith, 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and charged with […]
Truck crashes into building in downtown Winnsboro
August 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Shortly before noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13, a pickup truck smashed into the front of a building at 116 S. Congress Street, in downtown Winnsboro. Winnsboro Department of Public Safety Chief Patrick Clemens said the truck had been stopped at the First Citizens Bank drive thru teller when the driver stepped out of […]
Firefighters needed in Fairfield County
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Long an advocate for full staffing of Fairfield County’s fire stations, County Councilwoman Peggy Swearingen has said more than once: “If you live in western Fairfield County and your house catches on fire, it’s going to burn down.” While he doesn’t agree with Swearingen’s assessment, Fairfield County Fire Chief Jamie Webb says the […]
