Woman shot outside bar on Fairfield Road
December 15, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – A Richland County Sheriff’s incident report provided few details about the shooting. Deputies said they responded to Felicity’s Bar and Grill at 7708 Fairfield Road. Joyel T. Snell, 45, of Fort Meyers, FL, was lying in front of the bar where she had been shot in the upper body, according to officers. She […]
Council, residents accuse Bell of shutting them out, rushing redistricting
December 9, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County scheduled Monday night’s public hearing on redistricting hoping to quell recent complaints of secrecy and personal politics. Instead, more evidence arose illustrating that the proposed plan to redraw district lines may be politically motivated. One proposed change shifts the street of a potential challenger of Council Chairman Moses Bell, ceding it […]
Blythewood Christmas parade set for Sunday
December 9, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The 25th annual Blythewood Christmas Parade is the last of the area parades, and is set to start at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. This year’s parade theme is, “Back to our Roots.” The parade will travel from Main Street where it intersects with Oakhurst Street to Blythewood Road where it will turn […]
Esthetician opens shop in Ridgeway
December 9, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – If you’re looking for a place in Ridgeway to work on your eyebrows or lashes or apply special occasion makeup, you’re in luck. Esthetician La’Kia Simmons opened her shop, K Allure Beauty, three months ago in the heart of town, where she also offers waxing. “I’ve been in love with makeup for as […]
Hoof & Paw to match donations up to $3K for animal shelter’s medical expenses
December 9, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society will make its annual matching funds donation to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, earmarked for emergency medical expenses of the animals the shelter cares for. “For every dollar donated for emergency medical expenses beginning this Friday, Dec. 10, through Dec. 24, we will match those donations […]
Fairfield County Council public forum for redistricting
December 6, 2021 By
Forum will be held tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council has invited the public to speak out at a public forum concerning the redistricting plan for Fairfield County. The meeting is set for 6 – 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, at Council Chambers at the Fairfield County government offices, 350 […]
Crash on Smallstown Road takes life of Winnsboro man
December 4, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A pedestrian was killed Friday night as he attempted to cross Smallstown Road in Winnsboro after checking his mailbox. The crash occurred at about 6 p.m., Friday evening, about a mile from Richard Winn Academy, according to officials. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the deceased as Mark Small, Sr., 72. According […]
One person killed in Blythewood crash
December 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A single vehicle crash has taken the life of a motorcyclist in Blythewood. The crash happened about 6:45 p.m., Thursday night on Branham Road at the intersection with Sandfield Road. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper David Jones, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling East on Sandfield Road when it came […]
One fatality in Winnboro crash
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A two vehicle collision in Winnsboro on Thursday has resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred at about 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 2, at the intersection of High Street and Park Lane. Chief John Seibles of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved a small city mail truck and […]
