MANHATTAN – Winnsboro native Jack Livings’ first novel, The Blizzard Party, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, will debut in bookstores on Tuesday, Feb. 23. In early reviews, Publishers Weekly hails it as “brilliant,” and Booklist describes it as a “literary feast.” Kirkus Reviews states, “Livings’ nearest model may be the doorstop-sized novels of Tom Wolfe […]
Women in Christ; Daughters for Life
February 11, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – When the women of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Ridgeway were looking for a way to mentor the young women in their congregation with both spirituality and guidance, and a female perspective, they first looked at who they were – women in Christ. Then they considered who they wanted to mentor – their […]
Bell likens community opposition to Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s capitol
February 10, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Politicking and personal attacks permeated yet another contentious Fairfield County Council meeting. Following an announcement that county attorney Tommy Morgan was resigning, as well as efforts to shorten County Administrator Jason Taylor’s contract, Councilman Douglas Pauley placed the blame of the recent turmoil squarely on Council Chairman Moses Bell. “I had heard that […]
Blythewood teen found dead of gunshot wound
February 8, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Charles Byrd, 19, was found dead in a parking lot on Longtown Road in the Ridgeway area of Fairfield County on Sunday, Feb. 7. He had a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill. This case is under investigation by the Fairfield County Coroner’s […]
A Winnsboro man has been charged with murder
February 7, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – York County investigators announced on Friday the arrest of Khalil Lahenra Robinson, 20, of Winnsboro. Robinson was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of South Carolina rapper Paul Harts who was shot and killed on Jan. 23. Harts performed under the stage name of 18Veno. Robinson was one of two men arrested […]
Man and woman sought for murder of Gabriel Brisbon
February 6, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A man and woman are wanted for the murder of Gabriel Brisbon, 22, whose body was discovered Friday morning, Feb. 5, in a mobile home locate on Highway 321 near Peach Road. He had been missing since Jan. 31, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects, Osman Shabazz, Jr. and Sylvia […]
Missing Winnsboro man found dead
February 5, 2021 By
Sheriff: Foul play is suspected in the death of a missing Winnsboro man WINNSBORO – The body of a missing Winnsboro man has been found by his family, according to Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery. Gabriel Deshawn Brisbon, 22, was found in a mobile home on Hwy 321 near Peach Road sometime Friday, according to […]
Fairfield County Attorney resigns under pressure
February 4, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – In an email to County Administrator Jason Taylor Thursday morning, County Attorney Thomas (Tommy) Morgan submitted his resignation, effective March 1, 2021. In his email, Morgan cited fallout from the recent election as contributing to his decision. “The recent elections have changed the political landscape of Fairfield County,” Morgan wrote. “As frequently noted, […]
PC/TC to survey residents about ‘plan’
February 4, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During a joint meeting of the town council and planning commission Tuesday night, council and the commission unveiled a survey that it plans to distribute to the community regarding the state mandated review (every five years) and formal update (every 10 years) to the town’s comprehensive planning guide, generally referred to as the […]
Blythewood’s Franco wins state wrestling championship
February 4, 2021 By
CLOVER – Blythewood junior wrestler Chloe Franco has lived her life thus far by a simple equation. “One of my coaches told me once, dedication plus determination equals domination,” she said. “I’ve just lived by that.” Franco, who wrestled in New York State before moving to Blythewood midway through her freshman year, has shown that […]
