WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council voted in September to raise the county’s millage by 8 mills – the second 8-mills tax increase in as many years. County Administrator Vic Carpenter termed the 2025 increase a capital project tax that can be used to purchase county vehicles in the future. In October, council heard an overview […]
Helping hands during shutdown
November 13, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As the government shutdown moves into the second month, people who depend on SNAP and other government subsidies are running out of food …and some of those people live in Blythewood. Town council members stepped up Monday night during a special called council meeting to talk about what the Town can do to […]
Westwood teams score $50K from Hibbett, Nike
November 12, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – “I cannot put my excitement and gratitude into words,” Westwood High School Principal Tameka Nicholson said Wednesday, following a surprise ceremony honoring the school’s basketball teams. “This is how you change the trajectory of a student’s life.” The Redhawks’ basketball programs received a major boost during the ceremony – a $50,000 check from […]
Parent arrested after shooting at Halloween bonfire in Blythewood
November 12, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In a press conference on Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of Kyle Johnson, 43, owner of a property in Blythewood where three juveniles were shot during a large gathering at a bonfire on Oct. 31, 2025. According to a media release from the Sheriff’s Department, Johnson helped the […]
Blythewood Historical Society hosts 15th Veterans Day Program
November 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Under clear blue skies, white clouds, and a giant American flag, a hundred or so guests gathered on the lawn of the Langford-Nord House on McNulty Road to attend the 15th annual Blythewood Veterans Day Celebration. The program was presented on Saturday by the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum and the Town of […]
Hawkins wins 4th straight golf state title
November 6, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On a cold and rainy afternoon in the upstate, Caroline Hawkins closed out her high school golfing career at its highest point. The Blythewood senior and Clemson commit won her fourth straight individual championship in a one-round winner-take all event Oct. 28. Winning four straight individual state titles in high school competition has […]
FCSD Superintendent returns following medical leave
November 6, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District has announced that Superintendent Alvin Pressley has returned from medical leave and resumed his duties on Nov. 1. With Mr. Pressley’s return, Dr. Tracie Swilley will resume her role as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, continuing her work to support students, families, and staff throughout the district. In a letter […]
Eagle runners win second straight SCISA 1A Championship
November 6, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – The Richard Winn Academy girls cross-country team claimed its second straight SCISA class 1A championship Saturday, beating out Marlboro County 23-33 at the Heathwood Hall campus. Freshman Hayden Branham was the individual winner of the 1A race, coming in at 20 minutes, 42.97 seconds. Teammate Ada Bass, an eighth grader, finished fourth with […]
Guest Editorial: Blythewood Community Food Drive – Together, We Can Make a Difference
November 6, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As the season of giving approaches, the Town of Blythewood is coming together to support our neighbors in need through a community-wide food drive benefiting the Christian Assistance Bridge Food Bank (CAB). During the months of November through January, we invite all residents, schools, churches, and local businesses to join hands and help […]
Arrest made in Campground Rd homicide
November 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a man in an incident that occurred last week in the 600 block of Campground Road. On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to Camp Ground Road in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene, citizens were […]
