LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Winnsboro man has been charged earlier this week with murder in the stabbing death of a man found inside a burning home in Lexington, County, on July 20, 2024, according to a Lexington County Sheriff’s report. Edward Leroy Smith, 39, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and charged with […]
Truck crashes into building in downtown Winnsboro
August 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Shortly before noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13, a pickup truck smashed into the front of a building at 116 S. Congress Street, in downtown Winnsboro. Winnsboro Department of Public Safety Chief Patrick Clemens said the truck had been stopped at the First Citizens Bank drive thru teller when the driver stepped out of […]
Firefighters needed in Fairfield County
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Long an advocate for full staffing of Fairfield County’s fire stations, County Councilwoman Peggy Swearingen has said more than once: “If you live in western Fairfield County and your house catches on fire, it’s going to burn down.” While he doesn’t agree with Swearingen’s assessment, Fairfield County Fire Chief Jamie Webb says the […]
Portion of Longtown Road East Closed
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed and detoured a portion of Longtown Road East in Richland County to repair weather-related pavement damage. SCDOT will make repairs as weather conditions allow. Drivers are encouraged to follow the signed detour route. Drivers traveling south down Longtown Road East may turn right onto Longtown […]
Williams resigns as Fairfield County Deputy Admin
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Interim County Administrator Clay Killian announced in an email Tuesday afternoon to council members that Deputy Administrator Synithia Williams has submitted her resignation effective Aug. 29. Killian said Williams will now be the Director of Community Planning and Development for Richland County. “While I certainly am disappointed that she will be leaving our […]
Boyd is AAU Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
August 8, 2024 By
GREENSBORO, NC – Jayden Boyd wrapped up his summer with new hardware. Boyd, a junior at Fairfield Central High School who competes with Team Blaze, an AAU track and field team out of Columbia, made a name for himself at the AAU Junior Olympic Games July 27 – Aug. 3. Boyd claimed two gold medals […]
Doko Manor under new leadership
August 8, 2024 By
Town Names Layman Director of Doko Manor and Park BLYTHEWOOD – Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines announced at the June 22 council meeting that Fred Layman of Blythewood has been named event director of Doko Manor and Park. “Fred Layman is a results focused leader offering the broad scope of public and private sector experience,” […]
Seniors enjoy Lunch at the Market
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A special farmers market event last week, ‘Lunch at the Market,’ gave older adults and their friends in the community an opportunity to shop for farm fresh food, engage in conversation, meet neighbors for lunch, and enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends. Held on Wednesday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to […]
Former Westwood standout goes pro
August 1, 2024 By
Russell Jones Jr. Heads to Europe to Play for Neuchatel SWITZERLAND – Russell Jones Jr. closed out his college career last March on a mildly sour note, but now he’s awaiting an August flight to Switzerland, where he will suit up for Union Neuchatel Basket in the Swiss Basketball League. “It’s just a blessing to […]
Peace on Earth named Chamber’s Small Bus. of Year
August 1, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 annual meeting brought about 125 members and friends to The Farm at Ridgeway Wednesday night, July 24. It was a night of dining, visiting, and dancing to the music of the Sherrie Cafaro Trio, with the presentation of the annual business awards being the highlight of […]
