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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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Griffin standout returns for Homecoming

WINNSBORO – A former Griffin standout, Orlando Ruff, who went on to play in the National Football League, showed up at the Fairfield Central High School homecoming game Friday night. To the delight of many old friends and NFL fans, Ruff spent time visiting and posing for photos before, during and after the game.  A […]

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Richard Winn Cross Country competes at region

JOHNSTON – Richard Winn’s Cross Country team competed in the Region 1A 1 meet on Oct. 18. Three girls finished in the top four on the day. ILeanna Derrick claimed the All Region Runner of the Year with a first place finish at 24:53.32. Harper Branham finished third at 27:42.67 to claim an All Region

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Rock Hill edges Bengals 24-20

ROCK HILL – The Blythewood football team took a 14-2 lead before halftime Friday night before Rock Hill scored twice to take a 17-14 lead at intermission and closed out a 24-20 win over the Bengals in Region 5-4A action. Harrison Collins connected with Anthony McCollough for a 10-yard TD pass at the 8:35 mark

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Bengal Tennis poised for title run

BLYTHEWOOD – Capping an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over Spring Valley on Oct. 14, the Bengals tallied their fourth Region Championship in as many years and earned a top seed in the Class 5A South Carolina High School League State tournament. Blythewood is set to face off with Nation Ford High School, a

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Eagles stun Newberry 52-0

NEWBERRY – Two Eagle teams from either side of the Broad River met on the Newberry Academy gridiron this past Friday in a region football matchup. Clearly the “East of Broad” Eagles commanded the entire game from start to finish as the Richard Winn team easily notched victory number seven (52-0) to remain undefeated on

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