Measure Fails in Tie Vote WINNSBORO – At its regular fourth-Monday night meeting on June 23, County Council failed to address the growing public concerns over algae blooms in Lake Wateree despite a warning from John H. Rodgers, Jr., an Emeritus Professor in Environmental Toxicology at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental […]
LSU bests Coastal for CWS win; Cowan, Dooley await MLB Draft
June 26, 2025 By
OMAHA – The national championship battle in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. between the Coastal Carolina and LSU baseball teams played out in less than 24 hours last weekend. When it was in the books, LSU won their eighth national championship with a best-of-three series sweep of the Chanticleers, who made their second […]
FAYAT Group breaks ground for distribution center
June 26, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY — On Tuesday, June 25, Fairfield County officials joined executives from FAYAT Group to break ground on a new distribution center. The ceremony, held at FAYAT Group’s new site in Ridgeway, celebrated the start of construction on a facility that will support FAYAT Group’s North American operations by improving logistics, streamlining parts distribution, and […]
New pickleball courts open at Blythewood Park
June 26, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Six new pickle ball courts opened at the Richland County Recreation’s Blythewood Park Rec Center Thursday, June 26 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The colorful blue and green courts and shiny new black fencing bring a great new look to the rec center and much needed additional space for Blythewood area […]
Pressley named new FCSD Super
June 19, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County School District Board of Trustees unanimously selected Alvin Pressley as the district’s next Superintendent during a special called board meeting held on Friday, June 13. Pressley will officially begin his new role on July 1. Mr. Pressley currently serves as Superintendent of the School District of Newberry County. Throughout his […]
Ecuminical Univ. confers Doctor of Humanities on Prioleau
June 19, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Former Ridgeway Mayor Pro Tem Don Prioleau was recognized last week for his service to his community and county and to his fellow man over his lifetime. Ecumenical University honored Prioleau by conferring upon him the Doctor of Humanities. In honoring Prioleau, it was noted that he has been a devoted public servant, […]
Guest Editorial: Beyond Capacity and all Reason – Fairfield Must Act
June 19, 2025 By
Fairfield County’s animal shelter is in crisis—not because its staff lacks compassion, but because they’ve been asked to do too much with too little for far too long. Despite their dedication, the shelter is stretched far beyond its intended capacity, safety limits, and resources. The newly appointed County Administrator has stepped in with a clear […]
Lake Wateree Association seeks funding for annual July 4th fireworks show
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – The Lake Wateree Association is preparing to host it’s more than 60-year-old annual fireworks show on July 4th. But as the show and the attendance has grown over the years, costs have escalated, and organizers say more funding is needed. “The 20 – 25 minute show costs about $1,000 a minute,” said […]
Lake Wateree residents celebrate renovation of helipad
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – Several years ago, Fairfield County ceased maintaining the EMS Helipad located at 5856 River Road on property owned by Lake Wateree Baptist Church at Dutchman Creek. Over time, the lights were removed, grass grew in the slab cracks and encroached on the edges of the slab. Even though it was no longer […]
Seven Blythewood farms featured on Ag + Art tour June 7-8
June 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Seven Blythewood farms and numerous artisans will be showcased Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 during Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour. The tour is a free, self-guided tour of local farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand where their […]
