WINNSBORO – Hunter Wilson, 23, of Eastover, was taken into custody by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office on July 14. The sheriff’s office says Wilson has been a suspect in a series of theft-related incidents occurring in Fairfield County. As of July 14, Wilson has been charged with Burglary 1st Degree; two counts of Burglary […]
EPA targets mercury spill in Blythewood
July 17, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Federal regulators are accepting public review and comments of its final report into cleanup efforts of a September, 2024 mercury spill at a Blythewood woman’s home. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, recently declared the home on Columbia Club Drive a Superfund Cleanup Site, making it eligible for federally funded cleanup. Up to […]
Fairfield County fails to install industrial site conduit
July 17, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – For the second time in about a year, Fairfield County has sold county industrial sites that they later found out lack utility services. After calling for the approval of the agenda at Monday night’s regular council meeting, Chairman Clarence Gilbert passed a document to Councilman Oren Gadson who read it aloud. It […]
Richland County cuts ribbon for Blythewood Park pickleball courts
July 17, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The ribbon was cut for the newest pickleball court in Blythewood on Thursday, July 10. Located at the Richland County Recreation Center’s Blythewood Park at 126 Boney Road in Blythewood, the six pickleball courts rose like a phoenix from the park’s former tennis courts. While a light rain moved the formal part of […]
Walmsley graduates Leadership Institute
July 17, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Captain Gavin Walmsley has graduated from the Charleston Executive Leadership Institute. As RCSD’s second deputy to complete this prestigious program, the Department says “Captain Walmsley continues to lead by example and strengthen our commitment to excellence in law enforcement leadership.”
MASC informs Blythewood community on forms of government before the July 29 vote
July 10, 2025 By
Next Information Session set for 6 p.m. on July 14 at Doko Manor BLYTHEWOOD – “While one form of government may describe, specifically, what our [council’s and mayor’s] individual roles are, it’s like a marriage. If I cannot on a daily basis communicate effectively with my wife, our marriage is not going to be successful. […]
Fairfield Rec offers free bi-weekly softball camp
July 10, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Recreation is currently hosting free softball camps for 8-12 year olds twice a week at Drawdy Park in Winnsboro. Now in its third week, the camp trains players on pitching, hitting, fielding and base running. Players can sign up at the field and only need their glove, cleats, and something to […]
Juvenile survives three gunshots in Winnsboro
July 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – During a uniform patrol at 3 o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 2, a Winnsboro Department of Public Safety officer was radio dispatched to a shooting at the corner of N. Vanderhorst Street and Fairfield Street in Winnsboro. Upon arrival, the officer reported a 15-year-old male juvenile lying on the ground and […]
DPH confirms measles in Upstate resident
July 9, 2025 By
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the first confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since September 2024. The individual is unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection. They were exposed to measles during an […]
PC recommends site plan for Ridgeway subdivision
July 3, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Sixty-four homes are one step closer to coming to Ridgeway. On June 26, the Fairfield County Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed Rockton Place subdivision to be built off South Coleman Highway in Ridgeway. No rezoning was required. The favorable recommendation now heads to Fairfield County Council for consideration. Joseph Toledo, community development […]
