BLYTHEWOOD – The Civitan Club of Greater Blythewood was chartered in Blythewood last week during a charter celebration at the Windermere Club. Presentation of the charter was made by SC District Governor Richard Gay to President Chris Eaker. According to Eaker, the worldwide mission of Civitan International is to build good citizenship by providing a […]
Woman shot outside bar on Fairfield Road
December 15, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – A Richland County Sheriff’s incident report provided few details about the shooting. Deputies said they responded to Felicity’s Bar and Grill at 7708 Fairfield Road. Joyel T. Snell, 45, of Fort Meyers, FL, was lying in front of the bar where she had been shot in the upper body, according to officers. She […]
Council, residents accuse Bell of shutting them out, rushing redistricting
December 9, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County scheduled Monday night’s public hearing on redistricting hoping to quell recent complaints of secrecy and personal politics. Instead, more evidence arose illustrating that the proposed plan to redraw district lines may be politically motivated. One proposed change shifts the street of a potential challenger of Council Chairman Moses Bell, ceding it […]
Duke enhances recreation at Lake Wateree
December 9, 2021 By
LAKE WATEREE – Duke Energy cut the ribbon on a new public recreation access area on Lake Wateree on Friday, Dec. 4. It is the largest recreation access area in the company’s history and one of four planned for the Fairfield side of the Lake. These improvements are part of ongoing efforts to ensure quality […]
Crash on Smallstown Road takes life of Winnsboro man
December 4, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A pedestrian was killed Friday night as he attempted to cross Smallstown Road in Winnsboro after checking his mailbox. The crash occurred at about 6 p.m., Friday evening, about a mile from Richard Winn Academy, according to officials. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the deceased as Mark Small, Sr., 72. According […]
One person killed in Blythewood crash
December 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A single vehicle crash has taken the life of a motorcyclist in Blythewood. The crash happened about 6:45 p.m., Thursday night on Branham Road at the intersection with Sandfield Road. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper David Jones, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling East on Sandfield Road when it came […]
One fatality in Winnboro crash
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A two vehicle collision in Winnsboro on Thursday has resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred at about 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 2, at the intersection of High Street and Park Lane. Chief John Seibles of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved a small city mail truck and […]
Pushback over redistricting secrecy prompts public comment meeting
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – County council pushed through first and second readings (5-2) on a redistricting plan for Fairfield County in less than a week and without public discussion or a public forum on the plan. At the Nov. 22 council meeting, Councilman Douglas Pauley accused Chairman Moses Bell of unilaterally submitting a draft plan without informing […]
Former R2 superintendent sued by LR5 trustees
December 2, 2021 By
IRMO – A former superintendent of Richland Two and other Midlands area school districts was “politically motivated” when he filed a complaint against a former employer, according to a recently filed lawsuit. On November 10, Lexington-Richland 5 filed suit against Dr. Steve Hefner, seeking unspecified “actual, consequential and punitive damages,” as well as court costs […]
Eagle boys split games in season openers, girls pick up first win
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn opened regular season play at home on Nov. 23 against Ragin Prep. Up 20-0 after one quarter of play, the Eagles flexed their early-season muscles and extended the lead to 46-6 at the half and went on to take a 69-9 final win. Sophomore Drew Spires led scorers with 23 points. […]
