FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Students in schools throughout Fairfield County took their learning outdoors on Monday as they caught views of the partial solar eclipse.
Academic Champs
March 14, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School’s Academic Challenge Team defeated Lewisville last Thursday to claim the Olde English Consortium’s Regional Small School Championship. Fairfield Central hosted the teams competing in the Small School division. With the regional title under their belts, the Griffins advance to the State Championship of Academics on Friday, March 22 at […]
FCHS alum named 5A Region Coach of the Year
February 29, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Former Fairfield Central Griffin student-athlete turned coach was recently awarded Coach of the Year for 5A Region 4. Candace Bush, a 2002 graduate of Fairfield Central, is currently the head girls’ basketball coach at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo. Bush led the Silver Foxes to a perfect 8-0 record in region play, […]
Recognizing Excellence
January 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – At Monday night’s County Council meeting, Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley was honored for being named the SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year. Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School, was surprised with the award on Dec. 8, 2023 at school. “She has earned a reputation for developing positive relationships with students, parents, and […]
Green finalist for SC Writing Contest
January 18, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central High School student Kensley Green is a school finalist for the High School South Carolina Writing Contest. Presented by the South Carolina Honors College, the contest asks the same question each year: How can we make South Carolina better? Students can respond in poetry, prose, drama, and fiction, keeping their submissions […]
Front of the Class
July 6, 2023 By
Fairfield Central’s Senior Beta Club traveled to Kentucky for the National Convention June 17 – 20. The Griffin Betas placed in 9 categories at the national level.
Griffins hold off Wildcats for Round 1 win
November 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central breezed past Ninety Six in the first round of the SCHSL 2A State Playoffs last Friday with a 28-7 final. Fairfield’s offense tallied 412 all-purpose yards on the night, 272 of those through the air. Senior Jai Boyd had 98 yards on 3 receptions, include one for a touchdown. JaShaun Manning […]
Griffin boys, girls XC top field in final home meet
October 20, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central Cross Country hosted CA Johnson, Columbia, Eau Claire, Gray Collegiate, Keenan, Lewisville, Lower Richland and Midlands STEM last Wednesday in their final home meet of the regular season. Both Griffin teams clinched first place. The boys’ team had five of their runners place in the top 10. Hank White broke the […]
Griffin VB, tennis honor seniors
October 20, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central’s volleyball and tennis teams honored seniors at their final home matches last week. Pictured above, seniors Zendora Jeter (8) and Jhalyn Cumbee (6) were honored following the team’s home match against Keenan. Keenan took the match 3-0 with 25-22, 25-8 and 25-21 wins. Below, senior tennis players Jacia and Ty’Kelia were […]
Fairfield Central dominates Capitals
October 20, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central rebounded from their loss to Gray Collegiate Academy with a 60-12 stunning of Columbia last Friday. The region win upgrades Fairfield Central to 5-3 on the season, putting them in second in Region 4-AA. The Griffins host Eau Claire this Friday for their Homecoming game. Eau Claire comes to Winnsboro with […]
