BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School principal Matt Sherman is the 2025 South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Secondary Principal of the Year. SCASA Executive Director Dr. Quincie Moore and Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore surprised Sherman with the award on Tuesday. Richland Two announced the award to parents via ParentSquare on Wednesday. “Mr. […]
Richland PC recommends against 300 apartments in Blythewood
December 5, 2024 By
Blythewood Residents Speak Out Against Rezoning COLUMBIA – The Richland County Planning commission heard a request Monday night, Dec. 2, for a rezoning that would allow as many as 300 apartment units on almost 20 acres located on Wilson Boulevard immediately south of Turkey Farm Road. The address of the 19.8-acre property is 10141 Wilson […]
Winnsboro teen arrested in Nov. 30 shooting
December 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Matthew Woodard, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the mini-park on Old Camden Road on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office. At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Nov. 30, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident […]
Vote for A-Tax/H-Tax Committee expected at Dec. 9 Fairfield County Council meeting
December 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – During the Fairfield County Council meeting on Nov. 25, council members tabled, for the fourth time in as many months, a vote to appoint members to the county’s A-Tax (Accommodation Tax) and H-Tax (Hospitality Tax) advisory committee. When seated, those members will make recommendations to council regarding the awarding of grants from the […]
Holidays on the Ridge set for Dec. 6 – 8
December 5, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Lights on the Ridge will light up Ridgeway’s night sky on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Century House (170 S. Dogwood Ave.) to kick off the Ridgeway’s annual holiday event. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with the Geiger Elementary School choir singing Christmas carols, then Santa will arrive in a horse-drawn […]
Eagles stay perfect to claim SCISA 8-man title
November 27, 2024 By
BATESBURG – The Richard Winn Academy Eagles concluded a perfect season and captured a State Championship on a chilly Friday, November 22, with a decisive victory over Laurens Academy. The game between Richard Winn and the Laurens Academy Crusaders was hosted by W.W. King Academy in Batesburg. The Crusaders won the coin toss and deferred […]
Holidays on the Ridge happens Dec. 6 – 8
November 27, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Lights on the Ridge will kick off the holidays in Ridgeway on Friday, Dec. 6. The festivities will be held at the Century House (170 S. Dogwood Ave.) from 5 – 9 p.m., with the Geiger Elementary School choir singing Christmas carols, then Santa will arrive in a horse drawn carriage to light […]
Dawndy Plank, Janet Moak to emcee Blythewood Christmas parade
November 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s annual Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m., in downtown Blythewood. The theme is ‘Winter wonderland.’ Always a crowd pleaser that draws parade goers from around the Midlands, this year’s parade will feature about 60 entries floating through the streets showing off Blythewood school students, sports teams and […]
Winnsboro man sought for attempted murder
November 26, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Marcus D’Edgrick Gibbs, 26, of Winnsboro, is wanted on an Attempted Murder charge stemming from a shooting that took place on Aug. 5, 2024, on O’Neil Ct. in Columbia. Just before midnight on Aug. 5, deputies responded to a call of shots fired at the 100 block of O’Neil Ct. On arrival, deputies […]
