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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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Chamber hosts coaches’ forecast

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School Athletic Director Barry Mizzell opened the annual Blythewood Chamber of Commerce coaches’ assessment of the upcoming football season with the news that BHS will announce its first athletic hall of fame class later this week. “We’ve got five members going in, and we’re gonna recognize those folks on Nov. 1, […]

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BHS student elected mayor at Palmetto Girls State

CLINTON – Blythewood High School student Cerrin Crawford was elected Mayor of Ferguson City at the 73rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State. Upon arrival at Girls State, each delegate is assigned to a “city” and on the first night of the program, each city elects a mayor. Mayors were sworn into office on

Community, Sports

Go Team!

BLYTHEWOOD – A future crop of almost 60 young cheerleaders are spending the week at Blythewood High School’s cheer camp learning from two of the best –  BHS cheerleaders Ocianna Brown, left and Camilla Cl-Amin. Learning the ropes are, front row, from left: Anna Coffee, Madelyn Connor and Allie Powell. Back row, from left: Amyah

Schools

Lofton earns National Merit Scholarship

COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School student Alexander L. Lofton earned college-sponsored National Merit scholarship. Lofton is among five Richland School District Two awardees and 3,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. Colleges and universities. Lofton will attend The University of South Carolina.

Sports

Bengals receive post-season honors

BASEBALL – Post-season honors continue to pour in for Blythewood Baseball. Landon Lucas, Josh Cowan, Zach Bailes, Nate Hinson and Davis Wright were All Region selections for 5A Region IV. John Lanier was named Region IV Player of the Year and head coach Banks Faulkner was named Region IV Coach of the Year. Lanier played

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