WINNSBORO – While most of Fairfield County was preparing to ring in the New Year on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 31, Megan and Tavaris Brown were facing a clock of a different kind. For the husband-and-wife duo, both members of the Fairfield County Rescue Squad, the final hours of 2025 weren’t about celebrations or […]
Blythewood traffic stop nets firearms, possibly drugs
January 29, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered firearms and a large bag containing green plant material consistent with marijuana in a Toyota Camry in Blythewood, according to an RCSD report. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office had been looking for the vehicle when it […]
Library’s sled dog program canceled
January 22, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Library announced that its co-sponsored program with Kelly Miller Elementary School, featuring Iditarod musher Karen Land, has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29. According to the library’s Facebook post, the decision was made due to travel and weather concerns affecting the presenter. While the event […]
BAR requests revisions for proposed buildings near Food Lion
January 22, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Board of Architectural Review on Tuesday deferred action on a certificate of appropriateness for proposed designs for two new commercial buildings planned at 702 University Village Drive. The board asked developers to revise the architecture to better reflect the town’s existing character before returning for approval. The project, presented by representatives of The […]
Coroner identifies man found deceased in Lake Monticello
January 20, 2026 By
BLAIR — Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has confirmed the death of Mr. Robert Wright, a resident of Dave Cole Road in the Dawkins community of Blair. According to official reports, Wright was fishing from the bank of the lake when he entered the water for reasons that remain unknown. According to the coroner’s office, […]
Blythewood Town Council conducts 7-hour strategic planning workshop
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Town council held its annual strategic planning/priority-setting meeting on Monday at Doko Manor. During the seven-hour session, Interim Town Manager Ed Driggers served as the facilitator, incorporating SWOT- an acronym used to identify the town’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Council has used the SWOT method in past years to guide their strategic […]
Fines, terminations follow Fairfield County Detention Center issues
January 15, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – In late December, County Administrator Vic Carpenter announced that the county had been verbally notified it would be fined $55,000 by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy for staffing violations at the Fairfield County Detention Center. During Monday night’s county council meeting, Carpenter announced other consequences for the violations, including the termination of key […]
Fairfield juvenile charged as adult in New Year’s Day shooting
January 15, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – On Jan. 1, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., Winnsboro Department of Public Safety officers responded to reports of gunshots and a possible victim in the 700 block of Hudson Street in the Town of Winnsboro. Upon arrival, officers located four victims, ages 14 to 16. One victim sustained a minor injury to the […]
Ridgeway, Fairfield welcomed Monks and Aloka
January 15, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY – A group of Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog Aloka wrapped up their Columbia appearance and prepared to head north up Highway 21 through Blythewood and then to Ridgeway, where they would overnight before trekking on to Great Falls, following Hwy 21 out of the state to Charlotte. “We only had about 36 […]
Elected officials talk accomplishments, future plans
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Chamber of Commerce members heard updates from town, county, and state leaders during a recent panel discussion featuring SC House Rep. Kambrell Garvin, Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp, and Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh. Each official talked about some of the accomplishments made by their respective governments and outlined priorities moving […]
