BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s Bengal Battalion activity teams delivered impressive performances at a recent local drill and rifle meet, building strong momentum ahead of their upcoming league competition. The Battalion competed across multiple categories, including unarmed and armed platoon drills, armed exhibition routines, and unarmed marksmanship. “You are 13 marching as one,” noted Army […]
FCSD Superintendent returns following medical leave
November 6, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District has announced that Superintendent Alvin Pressley has returned from medical leave and resumed his duties on Nov. 1. With Mr. Pressley’s return, Dr. Tracie Swilley will resume her role as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, continuing her work to support students, families, and staff throughout the district. In a letter […]
Midlands STEM rallies behind one of its own
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
Celebrating Academic Excellence in FCSD
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – At Fairfield County School District’s Oct. 21 Board of Trustees meeting, students from Geiger Elementary and Fairfield Magnet School for Math & Science were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. Students were honored for: achieving the highest attainable score on SC Ready earning an “Exceeds” score in at least two subjects for Scoring […]
Midlands STEM named National Beta School of Distinction
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter School has been named a 2024–2025 National Beta School of Distinction, a recognition given to schools that grow student involvement in the National Beta Club by at least 10% from the previous year. The National Beta School of Distinction honor is awarded to clubs that foster academic achievement, exemplary character, […]
FMSMS students win art awards at state fair
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The artwork of 44 students from Fairfield Magnet school will be displayed at the South Carolina State Fair this year. The students’ work can be viewed in the Student Art Competition section of the Cantey Building at the fairgrounds in Columbia from Oct. 8–19. Rhett Branham and Aimee Rodriguez both took home first […]
Fairfield Central Homecoming
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Homecoming King Kingston Belton and Queen Londyn Broome were officially crowned during Friday’s football game. Originally slated for Sept. 26, the crowning ceremony was delayed due to weather conditions.
Richard Winn Homecoming
October 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy has crowned its new Homecoming royalty. Homecoming Queen Abby Lewis and Sweetheart Alissa Monroe were crowned at halftime of Friday’s game. Jes Sharpe was crowned during the school’s pep rally ahead of Friday’s game. Votes for King were given in the form of canned-good donations, and over 500 cans of […]
Lunch on the Lawn
October 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Library hosted Kelly Miller Elementary students on Friday, Sept. 19 for their second annual Lunch on the Lawn. School faculty and staff collaborated with library staff to a day of fun, games, education, and book check outs. The students enjoyed playing games inside and outside of the library, touring the library, […]
ALA Blythewood to host welcome event on new campus
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest school, for grades pre-k through 12, is a tuition-free public charter school. Set to open in fall 2026, American Leadership Academy (ALA) is ramping up preparations. The school says it will offer a comprehensive K-12 education guided by the R.A.I.S.E. values – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Located at 10301 […]
