WINNSBORO – As the Winnsboro town government initiates the revitalization of the downtown area by starting to restore some of the town’s derelict buildings, two men and a concrete truck are also doing their part to make the dream of a revitalized downtown Winnsboro come true …but, in a residential way. Lee Jones, a residential […]
Free Summer Concert in Winnsboro July 27
July 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Put your dancin’ shoes on and head on down to the Clock in downtown Winnsboro this Saturday evening for the next concert in the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Nights Concert Series. Wrong Side of the Tracks, a country and southern rock group based out of Blythewood, will entertain the crowd from 8 […]
Blythewood baseball alum’s summer experience took a detour in The Netherlands
July 25, 2024 By
THE NETHERLANDS – When summer comes around and college baseball season comes to an end, players usually fill wooden-bat league rosters, or just go home till the fall semester cranks up. Following that routine, left-handed pitcher Davis Wright wrapped up his career at Spartanburg Methodist and planned to head to Western Carolina in the fall. […]
Reward offered in shooting death of Eric Maybin
July 19, 2024 By
A reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Eric Maybin’s murder. The homicide that took place in May, 2024. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Investigators are continuing their efforts to bring closure for the victim’s family and seek justice for this heinous crime. […]
The Farm at Ridgeway adds traditional wedding chapel
July 18, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Larry Sharpe’s late wife Eileen had long envisioned a charming wedding chapel as a necessary addition to the family’s popular Farm at Ridgeway wedding venue located on Highway 21 between Blythewood and Ridgeway. Now, almost three years after his wife’s death, Sharpe is bringing Eileen’s vision to life. He says he plans for […]
Ridgeway man catches success hosting fishing tourneys
July 18, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – When Brett Collins started running bass fishing tournaments back in 1997, he says it was just something he did for fun. The tournaments then usually just included a group of other Lake Wateree fishermen. He says he never expected it to grow the way it has in the 27 years since. “We used […]
Seven file for three seats on Fairfield County Council
July 18, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Multiple candidates have filed to run for each of three seats on Fairfield County Council. District 2 Filing closed Tuesday with Ann Corrao and Don Goldbach challenging incumbent Shirley Greene in District 2. Green is seeking her second term on council. Corrao, Goldbach, and Greene are all residents of Lake Wateree. District 4 […]
What happened at Doko’s fireworks event?
July 11, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s annual Red, White, and Blue fireworks event on July 3, produced what Town officials say was the largest crowd in the event’s 10 or so year history, setting the stage for one of the biggest celebrations the town has known. Town officials estimated the crowd at 7,000 to 8,000 people, maybe […]
Blythewood All Stars are headed to DYB World Series
July 11, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – There’s a new team South Carolina, and it’s from Blythewood. Blythewood Youth Baseball League’s Coach Pitch team claimed the Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB – formerly Dixie Youth Baseball) State Championship title Tuesday afternoon in Walterboro. The team’s road to the title was not always smooth. Blythewood headed into the title game with an […]
No tax raise proposed as Fairfield County Council passes first reading on millage
July 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council’s recent discussion of employee salaries behind closed doors likely violated state open meeting laws. On Monday night, council members convened in executive session for the “receipt of legal advice and discussion of employment and compensation issues involving County employees.” No action was taken after the secret meeting. The S.C. Freedom […]
