WINNSBORO – The Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Stacy Rowe Hare as the Chamber’s new president and chief executive officer. “Following a comprehensive search process, the board unanimously selected Hare to lead the Chamber into its next chapter of growth, member engagement, and business development,” […]
Celebrating Black History: Naming schools was never accidental
February 19, 2026 By
The schools that emerged from Black Fairfield County were not named casually, nor were they named by default. They were named deliberately, often by the very students and communities the state underfunded. In a system designed to limit expectation, naming became instruction. Camp Liberty Camp Liberty School functioned as more than a school. It was […]
Alston kayak launch opens in Peak
February 12, 2026 By
PEAK — Outdoor enthusiasts have a new way to experience the most popular section of the Palmetto Trail. After a ribbon cutting on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Alston Trailhead, a brand-new kayak launch is officially open, the next step in a long-held vision for the Peak to Prosperity Passage. Made possible through a grant […]
Blythewood author publishes sci-fi debut novel
February 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood author Tobby Hagler has released his debut novel, The Grove of Tau Ceti, a fast-paced sci-fi story with fantasy elements, gripping cosmic suspense and cinematic scope. Independently published in October, it has received numerous 5-star reviews on Amazon.com. “I started out writing short stories here and there,” Hagler said in an interview […]
Celebrating Black History: Black labor helped Fairfield County endure
February 12, 2026 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Winnsboro town clock did not arrive all at once. In 1837, its machinery was ordered from Alsace, France, shipped through Charleston, and then hauled inland to Winnsboro by wagon. That work fell to a Black man named Adam Blake, identified in the historical record as a freedman. The clockworks were heavy. […]
Ridgeway museum explores Fairfield’s colonial struggles
February 12, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY — The American Revolution comes to Fairfield County this month as the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum prepares to host a deep dive into Fairfield County’s colonial past. On Saturday, Feb. 21, the museum will present “Revolutionary Struggles, the Patriots, & Battle Sites of Colonial Fairfield (1776–1783).” Pelham Lyles, Director of the Fairfield County […]
Mt. Pisgah champions heart health
February 12, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY – Last Sunday, Feb. 8, the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Ridgeway demonstrated its ongoing commitment to community health by participating in the annual Wear Red for Heart Health Awareness event. Members of the congregation arrived dressed in vibrant red attire, symbolizing their support for heart disease prevention and awareness. This year’s event continues […]
Oysters For a Cause
February 12, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council on Aging’s 5th annual oyster roast fundraiser turned out to be a great success for a great cause once again. Despite the event being postponed to Feb. 7 due to a forecast of snow, a good crowd turned out to enjoy oysters, a shrimp boil, and corn chowder at AllTemp […]
Heroes behind the scenes
February 5, 2026 By
The nonprofits that support Fairfield’s Shelter animals WINNSBORO – For years, the cards have been stacked against Fairfield County’s shelter animals. The myriad problems were overwhelming for both the overcrowded animals housed there and for employees in the sorely understaffed facility. The number of dogs housed there sometimes reached double the capacity the building was […]
Celebrating Black History: The importance of churches to Black life in Fairfield County
February 5, 2026 By
Black history in Fairfield County is not organized by dates or laws; it is organized by places. Long before Black residents had consistent access to courts, schools, and political power, they had geography. Roads, distance, and land shaped where they could gather and how safely they could do so. In that reality, churches became more […]
