BLYTHEWOOD – Michelle Layman, the wife of the Manor’s Director, Fred Layman III, walked into the Manor – a public building – a little after 4 p.m. with her 10-month-old baby to leave a check. She ended up with a trespassing notice before being taken away in an ambulance. Fred Layman, who is on medical […]
Suspect arrested in deadly BW shooting
September 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Fred Gause Jr, 43, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 16, following the investigation into a murder that occurred on Haygood Road in Blythewood on Sept. 15, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. According to an incident report from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the 100 block of Haygood Road at approximately […]
Blythewood shooting leaves one dead, one injured
September 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the 100 block of Haygood Road this afternoon. On Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, just before 5 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Haygood Road in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located an adult female victim […]
Council grapples with Manor issues
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In a special called workshop Monday night that stretched well into the evening, town council members aired deep concerns over the operation and financial management of the town’s event facility, culminating in the formation of an ad hoc committee to overhaul the site’s fee structure, staffing, and policy inconsistencies. The meeting was driven by […]
Fairfield County Admin shares progress on wastewater plant
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – At Monday night’s County Council meeting, Fairfield County Administrator Vic Carpenter gave an in-depth update on the status of the county’s wastewater treatment project. He spoke about progress on critical approvals and next steps in construction and funding. “This was presented to the Commission last week,” Carpenter said, “and we’ll normally present reports to […]
Town of Winnsboro candidate forum set for Sept. 18
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for the Dist. 3 seat on the Town of Winnsboro Council will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Christ Central Community Center in Winnsboro. The special called election will be held on Sept. 30, 2025. The open seat was vacated after Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected […]
Scout to host virtual hiring event Oct. 13, 14
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Scout Motors is continuing to expand its operations and workforce, announcing this week that it will host a Virtual Hiring Event on Monday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 14. The event is aimed at filling positions within the company’s Production & Logistics and Quality organizations, both of which will play key roles as […]
KJ’s sign installed
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – IGA’s sign has been removed and the new sign has been installed as the store transitions to a KJ’s Market. KJ’s is planning a special community event the day before the store’s grand re-opening. On Sept. 30, a “touch the tile” program will allow members of the community to individualize tiles that will […]
Blythewood Rd. traffic to shift toward Cobblestone
September 10, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The traffic pattern on Blythewood Road will change starting the morning of Friday, Sept. 12. According to Assistant Program Manager for SCDOT Brooks Bickley, one half of the traffic circle is nearing completion and crews will begin construction of the final half after the lane shifts. “We’ll be shifting the traffic temporarily towards […]
Fairfield Planning Commission approves Lake Wateree site plan
September 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – During a public hearing held by the Fairfield County Planning Commission on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Commission voted 5-2 to approve a site plan for a proposed housing development known as ‘Arrowhead Cove’ on Lake Wateree. The tax map number for the property is 077-00-00-022-000 in Winnsboro. Former Commission Chair William Grey and […]
