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 […]
Severe storms cause damage in Blythewood ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Several areas in Blythewood experienced flooding on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 5 as heavy rainfall fell across the area for hours. The cause of the heavy rainfall was not related to Tropical Storm Debby. It was caused by an upper-level trough along with a weak surface front which worked into the area […]
Peace on Earth named Chamber’s Small Bus. of Year
August 1, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 annual meeting brought about 125 members and friends to The Farm at Ridgeway Wednesday night, July 24. It was a night of dining, visiting, and dancing to the music of the Sherrie Cafaro Trio, with the presentation of the annual business awards being the highlight of […]
Summer Nights
August 1, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – It was a great band, fine weather, and a big crowd – which made for a fun evening of dancin’ and visitin’ at the third free Summer Night’s concert of the season. The Wrong Side of the Tracks band provided the entertainment with music that absolutely pleased the crowd. And just about everybody […]
VFW honors Ridgeway Post Commander
August 1, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced that Jeff Henry has achieved All-American status as a Post commander. The award was presented during the 2024 VFW South Carolina Department Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Columbia. To achieve this honor, Post Commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to […]
K9 assists in arrest made in Blythewood
July 25, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a suspected vehicle theft from an unnamed service station around midnight on Thursday, July 18, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team responded to the 100 block of Elton Walker Road in Blythewood around 1 p.m. the next day, July 19, to execute both an arrest and search warrant related to […]
Bryan Takes Oath of Office
July 25, 2024 By
Fairfield County Airport Director Denise Bryan took the oath of office as South Carolina Aeronautics Commission’s District Two representative on Monday, July 22. Bryan was sworn in by Secretary of State Mark Hammond in front of a crowd of family and friends.
Reward offered in shooting death of Eric Maybin
July 19, 2024 By
A reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Eric Maybin’s murder. The homicide that took place in May, 2024. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Investigators are continuing their efforts to bring closure for the victim’s family and seek justice for this heinous crime. […]
