RIDGEWAY – Former Ridgeway Mayor Pro Tem Don Prioleau was recognized last week for his service to his community and county and to his fellow man over his lifetime. Ecumenical University honored Prioleau by conferring upon him the Doctor of Humanities. In honoring Prioleau, it was noted that he has been a devoted public servant, […]
Guest Editorial: Beyond Capacity and all Reason – Fairfield Must Act
June 19, 2025 By
Fairfield County’s animal shelter is in crisis—not because its staff lacks compassion, but because they’ve been asked to do too much with too little for far too long. Despite their dedication, the shelter is stretched far beyond its intended capacity, safety limits, and resources. The newly appointed County Administrator has stepped in with a clear […]
Lake Wateree Association seeks funding for annual July 4th fireworks show
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – The Lake Wateree Association is preparing to host it’s more than 60-year-old annual fireworks show on July 4th. But as the show and the attendance has grown over the years, costs have escalated, and organizers say more funding is needed. “The 20 – 25 minute show costs about $1,000 a minute,” said […]
Lake Wateree residents celebrate renovation of helipad
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – Several years ago, Fairfield County ceased maintaining the EMS Helipad located at 5856 River Road on property owned by Lake Wateree Baptist Church at Dutchman Creek. Over time, the lights were removed, grass grew in the slab cracks and encroached on the edges of the slab. Even though it was no longer […]
Seven Blythewood farms featured on Ag + Art tour June 7-8
June 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Seven Blythewood farms and numerous artisans will be showcased Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 during Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour. The tour is a free, self-guided tour of local farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand where their […]
SCDMV to close Blythewood branch, relocate staff
June 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As of July 7, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will close its branch office for customer service located at 10311 Wilson Blvd. in Blythewood. The office closure is resulting from reduced parking availability at the Blythewood SCDMV location due to the recent sale of several of the buildings on the Wilson […]
Man arrested in connection with equipment theft
June 5, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Christopher Craig Andrews, 41, of Society Hill, SC, in connection with the theft of more than $50,000 in equipment from a property located on US Highway 21 N, near Ridgeway. The theft occurred on or about April 15, when several high-value items were reported […]
With more than 1,500 clients to serve, CAB needs more partners, volunteers
May 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB) offers many kinds of emergency help year ‘round to families and the elderly who are temporarily struggling. That help can take the form of assistance with emergency car repairs so the client can get to work; help in resolving an issue with a landlord, fixing a leak that’s […]
BW town council votes 4-1 for referendum to change form of government
May 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to pass the first of two votes that are required to pass an ordinance calling for a referendum on the question of a change in the town’s form of government. The 4-1/2 hour meeting was marked throughout by the continued crippling dysfunction of a divided council […]
Park safety on BW council agenda for Thursday, May 29
May 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The opening salvo at Tuesday night’s town council meeting was prompted by a two-page agenda heavy with major issues, including park security, budget review, a curfew for the town, and park safety rules and regulations. Discussion and final vote on the town’s massive land development code, and a public hearing on an ordinance […]
