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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

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

Blythewood High School

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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 […]

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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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In The Lead

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s 2019-2020 choir leadership team are, from left, Kofi Springs, Ashlynne Smith, Kristian Hardy, Marvin Boyd and Erin Adams.

Sports

Mattox signs with Francis Marion

FLORENCE, SC – Francis Marion University (FMU) baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of junior college transfer and third baseman Todd Mattox of Winnsboro. Mattox, who recently played at USC Lancaster (USCL), will have two years of eligibility at Francis Marion. He will begin attending FMU this fall. Mattox batted .285 with six

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