COLUMBIA – Fairfield County School District Superintendent, Dr. J.R. Green, has been named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). “I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Green as a school board member and as a parent,” said Fairfield County School Board Chair […]
SC House District 41 candidates have their say
May 21, 2020 By
SC Rep. Annie E. McDaniel I know District 41 and will fight for it because Fairfield is home. I am a lifelong resident of Fairfield County and educated by our public schools. I am a proud alumna of the University of South Carolina where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with […]
FCHS seniors to walk June 6
May 21, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County’s Class of 2020 will have a traditional graduation ceremony, albeit with several modifications. Like most schools nationwide, the Fairfield County School District has been wrestling with whether or not to conduct a live graduation ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That question received an answer during the May 12 school board meeting. […]
Richland County Council candidates have their say
May 21, 2020 By
Incumbent Joyce Dickerson I want the voters to know that I am deeply concerned about the effects the COVID-19 Pandemic is having on people around the world. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones many without having an opportunity to be by their sides to give them a hug; hold […]
“The good in people” brought Maxine home
May 20, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Several Blythewood folks are being hailed as heroes this week after helping rescue an elderly, ill dog who become trapped in an eight-foot deep storm drain. The rescue was filmed on Live PD last week and viewed across the country and beyond. One of the rescuers, John Edwards, a barber and owner of […]
Recovered COVID-19 Sheriff’s admin donates plasma
May 14, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office administrator who got sick with COVID-19 has recovered, she said – and this week she’s donating her plasma in an effort to help others who are ill with the disease. “I had a little bit of trouble breathing, mainly taking deep breaths, and I lost my ability to […]
BHS & WHS to hold graduations in June
May 14, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland Two will hold graduation ceremonies for the Blythewood and Westwood high schools’ Class of 2020 on June 3 and 4 at Harry Parone Stadium, located on the campus of Spring Valley High School at 120 Sparkleberry Lane. Blythewood High School will graduate on Wednesday, June 3, and Westwood will graduate on Thursday, […]
Salaries top budget discussions
May 14, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County leaders warned that it would be a lean budget, and council members illustrated that during a series of votes Monday night. In all, council members considered 18 amendments to the proposed $46,757,741 budget, which also received second reading. The budget requires three readings to take effect. Salary and personnel requests highlighted […]
JWC lawsuit thrown out
May 14, 2020 By
JENKINSVILLE – A six-year legal battle over Jenkinsville water service has reached an end – for now. On April 30, Circuit Court Judge Brian Gibbons sided with the Jenkinsville Water Company, throwing out a lawsuit filed by Broad River Campground that claimed breach of contract, fraud and other violations. “The non-moving party is only required […]
Procession to honor former Sheriff Young
May 11, 2020 By
Members of law enforcement throughout South Carolina will gather to honor former Sheriff Herman Young on Wednesday. FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Former Fairfield County Sheriff Herman Young will be honored with a procession on Wednesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. The procession was organized by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office to honor Young one week he […]
