BLYTHEWOOD – A sixth candidate has filed to run for a Blythewood town council seat in the general election to be held Nov. 4, 2025. Marcus Taylor, joins five other candidates who are vying for two open seats on Blythewood town council – Patricia (Trish) Hovis, who lives in Ashley Oaks; current Councilman Rich McKenrick, […]
Three vie for Winnsboro Town Council seat
August 21, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates have filed to run for the open seat in District 3 of the Winnsboro Town Council in a special election to be held on Sept. 30, 2025. The seat was vacated after Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected mayor last April. The candidates who have filed for the seat are: Russell (Russ) […]
Public Hearing for proposed Lake Wateree subdivision set for Aug. 28
August 21, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A public hearing will be held by the Fairfield County Planning Commission on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m., in the County Council Chamber, in the Fairfield County Governmental Complex at 250 N. Walnut St., in Winnsboro Public can comment can be made at that meeting concerning a proposed housing development known as […]
Three arrested in connection with Lake Wateree homicide
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three suspects in the Lake Wateree homicide have been arrested, according to Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located at 1868 Durham Place Road in the Lake Wateree area of Fairfield County. Upon arrival, […]
Six file for Blythewood council seats
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Six candidates – so far – have filed to run for two open seats on the Blythewood Town Council in the general election to be held Nov. 4, 2025. Filing closed at noon, Friday, Aug. 15. Candidates that have filed are: Patricia (Trish) Hovis, Richard (Rich) McKenrick, Corey Mitchell, Ja’maal Mosely, Marcus Taylor, […]
Columbia Rd. and 4th St. intersection scene of double drive-by shootings
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Two consecutive drive-by shootings that occurred in daytime at the intersection of 4th Street and Columbia Road have residents in the area fearful for their safety. The first incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when the occupants of two cars – one gray and the other white – shot […]
‘Battle for the Axe’ is more than just a game
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As Westwood and Blythewood get ready for another football season, the teams have the Battle for the Axe circled on their calendars. Since the schools named their rivalry the Battle for The Axe, the Bengals and Redhawks have won two games apiece—Westwood won 14-7 in 2019 and 7-0 last season. Blythewood won 53-8 […]
Ribbon cut on newly renovated courthouse
August 14, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The newly renovated Courthouse in downtown Winnsboro was christened Monday afternoon with a ribbon cutting, speeches and refreshments. The new renovations to the circa 1823 Robert Mills designed Courthouse have brought a new look to the more than 200-year-old Courthouse – the back rather than the front. Because of safety concerns and other […]
Big Grab weekend set for Sept. 5-6
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Find a spot and bring your stuff. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to mark your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway and along 50 miles of roadsides Fri., Sept 5 from 7 a.m. – […]
Special Response Team converges on Cobblestone home
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Aug. 8, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Richland County Special Response Team assisted the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), with a warrant on Crimson Queen Dr., in Blythewood’s Cobblestone Park neighborhood, according to the Richland County Public Information Office. A photo of the incident shows a Special Response vehicle and several officers with […]
