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Unofficial election results are in
WINNSBORO – The results for Fairfield County Council are in. With a 71.28% turnout of registered voters, Don Goldbach (Dist. 2) bested Ann Corrao and incumbent Shirley Greene. Carl Bell defeated incumbent Tim Roseborough for the Dist. 4 seat. Oren Gadson won the Dist. 6 seat over challenger Sarah Bryant. About 20 provisional votes have […]
Fairfield County, review this information before you vote
The General Election for federal, state, county, and other local offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The early voting period for this election continues through Saturday, Nov. 2. Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 315 S Congress Street, Winnsboro will be open during the early voting period from 8:30 a.m. until 6 […]
25th Annual Pig on the Ridge is Nov. 1 & 2
RIDGEWAY – The Pig will be back on the Ridge this weekend – Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. It will be the 25th anniversary of the festival. Friday night’s “No Pigs allowed” runs from 6 – 10:30 p.m. with activities for kids, craft sales, and a street party. While “No pigs (are) allowed” […]
Incumbents skip Fairfield candidate forum
WINNSBORO – After two postponements due to Hurricane Helene, the Fairfield County Council Candidate Forum was finally held last week. While neither of the two incumbents – Dist. 2 Councilwoman Shirley Greene and Dist. 4 Councilman Tim Roseborough – came to answer questions about their service on council or their plans if they are elected, […]
Scout unveils Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck
COLUMBIA – After officially introducing two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck on Oct. 24, the company is preparing to host a South Carolina reveal at the University of South Carolina football game on Nov. 16. It will be the first opportunity for South Carolina residents and Gamecock fans to […]
Fairfield County advertising for admin. position
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County government has hired Parker Poe Consulting to handle a search for a County Administrator. Letters of Interest and a detailed resume should be submitted via email to Interim County Administrator Clay Killian: [email protected] by Nov. 22, 2024. To access the Job Listing, visit: https://www.fairfieldsc.com/job-openings/county_administrator Killian has served the county as interim […]
Olde Town Hall celebrates 10 years
RIDGEWAY – When Angelina Surina opened her Olde Town Hall Restaurant and Bar in downtown Ridgeway 10 years ago on Halloween day, she was serving burgers, wings and other foods that could generally be found in other local eating establishments. But she was also serving foods that were not available in Blythewood, Winnsboro or other […]
Christmas Parade applications due Nov. 1
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has announced that the Town will organize the Christmas Parade this year. The Parade will be held rain or shine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. In case of severe weather, the parade will be postponed to 2 p.m. on the following Sunday, Dec. 15. Those interested in […]
Richard Winn girls win SCISA 1A state title
COLUMBIA – “Wow! What a great day to be an Eagle!” read Richard Winn’s Facebook post on Saturday as the girls’ cross country program officially claimed their first state title. The Eagles cemented themselves in program history on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Heathwood Hall in Columbia with three finishers in the top 10. The win […]
Veteran’s Day event set for Nov. 7 in Winnsboro
WINNSBORO – Life-long Winnsboro resident Eddie Branham, 77, served in the Air Force from September, 1968 until late 1972. Long after his military career ended, he applied for a military card that could be used for various discounts that many stores and businesses now offer for all military enlistees and veterans. “I wasn’t asking for […]
