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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Map of shootings by WDPS WINNSBORO— The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating several overnight shootings that left multiple...
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WDPS investigating series of overnight shootings

Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
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Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
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Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
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Graber named Detention Center Director

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Competitive Giving

WINNSBORO – Red Cross phlebotomist Mickey Grant, left, assists Leigh Gambrell during the Boots and Badges blood donation competition Saturday at the Winnsboro Church of the Nazarene.  The Sheriff’s Department slid past the Fairfield County Fire Department to take the win in the friendly competition.

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Tea Time with Barclay School

RIDGEWAY – Barclay School student Claire Hood, 11, standing left, serves a triple tray of sweets during a Royal Tea fundraiser for the school at Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway Monday in celebration of the Royal Wedding on Saturday. Tea Room wait staff, Sarah McElmurray, pours tea. Carol Allen, owner of the Tea Room, donated

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FCCA partners with FC Recreation for Senior Expo

WINNSBORO –  The Fairfield County Council on Aging (FCCA) partnered with the Fairfield County Recreation Department to hold what it plans to be an annual Senior Expo at the Recreation Center Friday, May 11. Vendors from Fairfield County and surrounding counties were available for attendees. Above, Nutrition Coordinator for FCCA Allison Spires makes plates for

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WWII vet Sidney Squirewell celebrates the big 100

RIDGEWAY – “Money can’t buy what I have,” Ridgeway’s only Centenarian, Sidney Squirewell, said.  “I have family,” he said, smiling, as he waved his hand to include the family members present at a drop-in at his home in honor of his 100th birthday on Monday. On Tuesday, longtime Ridgeway friends Henry Dixon, Tom Connor and

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Wings & Wheels delights high flyers

GREENBRIER – “Wings & Wheels was a big success,” declared Fairfield County Airport Director Denise Bryan.  “Our volunteer organizations were great.” Now Bryan is planning to build on her success by reaching out to more transient pilots to participate next year. Transient pilots from the surrounding area, like Tree Top Flyer, Larry Mawer and Jimmy

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