WINNSBORO – On May 8, the Fairfield Career & Technology Center unveiled a new banner to hang in their halls for being named the 2025 Discovery Education School of the Year. “This honor motivates us to keep preparing students for success in a global society,” Dr. G. Cleve Pilot, Director of FCTC, said. Pictured from […]
RW students win poster contest
May 15, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three Richard Winn students took home top honors for Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District’s poster contest, open to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. According to Richard Winn Dean of Students Meg Ladd, the contest’s theme was “Home is Where the Habitat Is”; its purpose was to promote learning of wildlife habitats […]
Parents sue R2 for bullying inaction
May 8, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Middle School faculty routinely disregarded a former student’s bullying complaints, retaliating against him for reporting the continued harassment, according to a recently filed lawsuit. The abuse grew so severe, the student identified in court papers as “D.G.,” threatened to harm himself, the suit says. “By selectively punishing D.G. for minor or nonexistent […]
Fairfield Career & Technology Center named Discovery Ed School of Year
May 8, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Career and Technology Center (FCTC) was recently named a Discovery Education School of the Year, a national recognition celebrating schools that go above and beyond to spark student curiosity and connect classroom learning to the real world. FCTC is one of three schools selected as Schools of the Year. “This honor motivates […]
Center for Knowledge: Hear them Roar
May 1, 2025 By
Editors Note: Center for Knowledge North is located in Blythewood on the campus of Muller Road Middle School; Center for Knowledge is located on the campus of EL Wright Middle School. The two campuses operate as one school. BLYTHEWOOD – For the second year in a row, Center for Knowledge North (CFKN) and Center for […]
FCSD Superintendent Dr. Tony Hemingway retires
April 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Hemingway has submitted notice that he is retiring, effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Hemingway said his decision to retire was prompted by an urgent family commitment. “While this was not an easy decision,” Hemingway told staff, “my family obligation will not allow me to give the […]
RWA grads named Summerall Guards
April 3, 2025 By
CHARLESTON, SC – Two Richard Winn Academy graduates were recently named Summerall Guards for the Class of 2026. Edward Clement and Jeffrey “J” Talbert, both 2022 graduates of Richard Winn, are now in position as Summerall Guards. The 61 rising-senior cadets held their first performance during the changing of the guard ceremony, an event that […]
Swilley to move to Disrict Office, El-Amin and Richardson named FCSD principals
March 27, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District announced upcoming changes in school leadership last week. Fairfield Central High School principal Dr. Tracie Swilley, who was named 2025 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, will take on a new role at the District Office as Assistant Superintendent of Academics. […]
Bengals on Stage present The Little Mermaid Mar. 28-30
March 27, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s Theatre Department, Bengals on Stage, will hold four showings of The Little Mermaid this weekend (Mar. 28 – 30) in the school’s auditorium. Join Ariel, Prince Eric, and their underwater friends as they embark on a journey filled with enchanting songs, show stopping performances, and dazzling effects. It’s the perfect […]
National Honor Society
March 27, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central inducted six new members into the Queen Davis Chapter of the National honor Society on Tuesday at the school’s auditorium. New inductees are Ayleenah Woodard, Er’Dreus Walker, Kaiya Chappell, Khamaj’ Feaster, Maiya Sloss and Marco Robles. They join current members Abeni Burrell, Alaijha Williamson, Jerrica Davis, Kensley Green, LaPrincess Byrd and […]
