WINNSBORO – A Blackstock man was arrested last week after leading Fairfield County narcotics officers on a high-speed chase down the Highway 321 Bypass. Henry Neville Brice, 57, of 12091 Highway 321 N., Blackstock, was arrested June 12 and charged with disregarding a stop sign, failure to stop for a blue light, driving under suspension, […]
Carjacking Suspect Linked to Burglaries
June 21, 2013 By
RIDGEWAY – A routine stop to fill up the gas tank at a business just outside the Ridgeway town limits turned ugly last week when a Ridgeway woman was carjacked at gunpoint and kidnapped. According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, the victim, a 23-year-old woman from Park Road, was in her car at the […]
Two Horses Survive, One Put Down After Months of Neglect
June 21, 2013 By
FAIRFIELD – Two horses are beginning the healing process, while another was euthanized last week after Fairfield Animal Control removed the animals from a pasture on Cook Road, not far from the Lang Mekra plant off Highway 34. David Brown, Director of Animal Control, said his department received a call June 10 from an individual […]
Walking Dogs, Gathering Eggs, Mending Fences
June 20, 2013 By
“Eight crickets in the evening and lettuce for breakfast,” Ashley Jackson reminded herself of the dietary needs of the bearded dragon she was pet sitting during a recent weekend. “It’s actually a pretty healthy diet,” she said as she tore the lettuce into strips and dropped them into the little dragon’s cage. Owner of the […]
Richland 2 Superintendent Resigns
June 18, 2013 By
RICHLAND – At a hastily called meeting June 13, the Richland 2 School Board voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Katie Brochu, naming Dr. Debbie Hamm, a long-time Richland 2 administrator as Interim Superintendent. There was no comment or discussion about the resignation from the Board or District staff during the meeting. While a […]
Former Griffin Takes Over in WHS Dugout
June 14, 2013 By
Westwood High School announced last week the hire of Winnsboro native Jonathan Burroughs as the Redhawks’ new baseball coach. Burroughs played shortstop and second base for the Fairfield Central High School Griffins, graduating in 1995 and continuing his baseball career at North Greenville College and the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg (now USC-Upstate), where […]
Chamber Delves into History for Latest Culinary Publication
June 14, 2013 By
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’ cookbook project is in full swing. More than 200 of the county’s great cooks have submitted their recipes for publication in the soon to be completed Fairfield County Cookbook. “Our goal,” said Chamber member Denise Jones, “is to produce a cookbook that is indicative of the cuisine of […]
Student Art on Display at Century House
June 14, 2013 By
RIDGEWAY — The first exhibit of a new revolving art exhibit to be housed at the Century House in Ridgeway will be a series of portraits created by students in the advanced art class at Fairfield Central High School. The portraits are of Fairfield County School District Superintendent J. R. Green, complete with his signature […]
Council Faces Public Outrage Over Administrator’s Probation
June 14, 2013 By
FAIRFIELD – County Council drew a packed house Monday as the public leveed some harsh criticism over Council’s June 5 decision to sanction Phil Hinely, the County Administrator. “A pay cut doesn’t seem like much of a punishment,” said Christina Fair, referring to Council’s decision to reduce Hinely’s pay by 5 percent during a six-month […]
Lady Bengal Earns All-State Honors
June 13, 2013 By
Alex Baker, a junior at Blythewood High School, was recently selected to the High School Sports Reporter’s Women’s All State Soccer Team. The team members are chosen based on their individual stats and accomplishments through the high school season. These athletes will be honored at a sports banquet June 23 in Columbia. In addition, Baker […]
