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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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WACH Fox to feature local games

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COLUMBIA – For the second straight year, the clash between Blythewood and Fairfield Central football programs will be televised on WACH Fox. The Bengals edged the Griffins out 9-6 in last year’s broadcast, but this season the Griffins sport home-field advantage. Westwood also has a date with WACH Fox when they travel to Ridge View […]

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Colleges court Blythewood ballers

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BLYTHEWOOD – Cam Smith is not the only member of Westwood’s athletics departments to catch the interest of collegiate programs. Redhawk hoopers Unique Drake, Maliyah Lockett and Nyah Leveretter are among the latest to receive college offers. Drake has received offers from the University of Massachusetts and South Carolina State and Lockett has drawn interest

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Wallace to play at Pebble Beach

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PEBBLE BEACH, CA – Kendall Wallace, 17, a rising senior at Westwood High School and the Westwood Redhawks’ golfing MVP, has been selected to compete in the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, from Sep.24-30.

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Lucas named to All-USA Team

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BLYTHEWOOD – Just a week after winning the fan vote for The State’s player of the year and being selected for their All-Midlands team, Landon Lucas has been named to the American Family Insurance All-USA South Carolina Second team.

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Bengal soccer standouts earn All-Midlands honors

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COLUMBIA – This week Lady Bengal soccer standout and Coastal Carolina signee Loranna Austin was voted onto the All-Midlands soccer team by a panel at The State. Austin scored 11 goals this season and assisted on six more scores. Austin’s counterpart on the boy’s side, Aidan Shay also received enough votes to make the All-Midlands

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