WINNSBORO – For the second time in 12 months, federal nuclear inspectors have noted defects in critical hardware at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in Fairfield County. On October 4, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) informed Dominion Energy, which operates V.C. Summer, of an apparent violation of “substantial safety significance.” The NRC issued a preliminary […]
Richland County to deliver ‘State of Penny’
October 12, 2023 By
RICHLAND – In an effort to ramp up support for the Penny Tax program, Richland County will bring together the County’s Transportation Penny Advisory Committee (TPAC), the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and The Comet for a joint 2023 State of the Penny Address. The public is invited to the live event at 6 p.m. […]
Fairfield County shooting suspect arrested
October 5, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Kentavius T. Harvey, 20, was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 24 for Attempted Murder, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During a Violent Offense and Burglary 1st Degree. Harvey’s arrest followed an incident that occurred on Doty Rd. Extension in South Winnsboro on Saturday, Sept. 23. During the incident, Harvey forced his way into […]
Griffins stun Rebels in 41-0 win
October 5, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – There was much to celebrate last Friday as Fairfield Central hosted Mid-Carolina for their Homecoming game. The Griffins dominated on both sides of the ball to shut out the Rebels 41-0 and move to 2-0 in region play. Fairfield Central received the opening kickoff and punched in their first score of the evening […]
Drives dies in crash on Blair Circle
October 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – In an early morning crash on Blair Circle, near Fagan Road, the driver of a 2015 Ford Fusion was injured and the only passenger in the vehicle was killed, according to Master Trooper Gary Miller of the SC Highway Patrol. The single vehicle crash occurred about 2:02 a.m., Oct. 1, approximately 1/10 mile […]
Fashions of Ridgeway’s Sergio Hudson to be on exhibit at Cola Museum of Art
September 28, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – When Beyoncé posted a photo of herself on Instagram in February 2019, wearing one of Ridgeway native Sergio Hudson’s fashion designs, Hudson posted on Facebook that it was the most excited he’d ever been about his work. Since then, Hudson’s exciting moments have exploded as his designs have been worn by some of […]
Man dies in crash on Hwy 21
September 28, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A Gaston man died when the 2019 Nissan he was driving collided with a 1992 Peterbuilt tractor trailer, according to a trooper from the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 6:16 p.m., Sept. 20 on US Hwy 21 near old Hwy 21, about three miles north of Ridgeway. According to […]
MSI XC competes at York
September 28, 2023 By
YORK – Midlands STEM Institute’s cross country team ran at York Comprehensive High School last Thursday against Chester High School, Great Falls High School, York High School, Hunter Huss High School, York Preparatory Academy, Hawthorne Christian Academy, Lake Pointe Academy and Riverwalk Academy. Five of the Mavericks’ top finishers had season-best times. Christopher Parker led […]
Suspicious deaths investigated by Fairfield Sheriff, Coroner
September 27, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – The deaths of two individuals at a residence located on US 21, south of Ridgeway are being investigated by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office. Deputies and EMS were called to the residence at about 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, when a family member went by to check […]
