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Blythewood Town Council looking for $20K paid out for cancelled event
BLYTHEWOOD – A report presented at the Nov. 24, 2025, town council meeting regarding the cost of funding Town events during the 2025-26 fiscal year, prompted Councilman Donald Brock to question an item on the list that was provided to council members by the Town’s Marketing Director Jordan Langland. “Thank you, Jordan, for pointing out […]
Blythewood Town Council looking to stem Manor bleed
Bender: Agenda Item Was Misleading BLYTHEWOOD – Prior to voting to go into executive session at the Nov, 24, 2025, town council meeting, no clarification or information was provided to the public concerning what council would be discussing in secret or why council wanted the discussion to be in secret. Instead, Mayor Sloan Griffin read […]
Ordinance aims to regulate vacant buildings
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Town Council passed second and final reading Tuesday night on a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on persistently vacant buildings in Winnsboro’s downtown. The ordinance is aimed at long-empty structures that drag down property values that they say invite crime and stall revitalization efforts, specifically in the downtown area of […]
29th Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade set for Sunday
BLYTHEWOOD – The 29th Anniversary of the Town of Blythewood’s Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 – rain or shine. This year’s parade will feature 57 parade entries including 17 floats, several bands and sports teams from Blythewood and Westwood High School, elected officials, first responders, dancing girls, vintage vehicles, […]
SLED charges Fairfield woman with forgery, fraud
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Felicia Ernestine Coleman, 45, with Forgery – Value $10,000 or More – and Obtaining Property Under False Pretenses – Value $10,000 or More – on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The South Carolina Office of Inspector General requested the SLED investigation. According to the arrest […]
March takes to ring for second pro fight
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Emanuel “The Madness” March’s Thanksgiving feast was a little light last week. “I’m eating,” he said before the holiday. “I’ll try to get a little bit of everything but I’m going to watch my portions. I don’t want to gain any weight. It’s easy to put on but hard to get off.” […]
It’s Christmas in Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Christmas season begins every year at town hall with the lighting of the town Christmas tree on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year was no different. Thomas Bozard and Laura Eargle of Freeway Music performed gathering music before Mayor Sloan Griffin welcomed guests. Pastor Eric Estep of Village Church gave the […]
One arrested in Nov. 25 shooting in Winnsboro
WINNSBORO – While investigating a shots fired incident that occurred shortly before 1 p.m. in the area of Columbia Road and 2nd Street, in Winnsboro on Nov. 25, the Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety located multiple spent shell casings in the roadway. Investigators were able to identify a white […]
Beacon opens with good food and cozy surroundings
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood has a great new place to gather, relax, and enjoy something delicious – maybe a freshly baked breakfast pastry and a hot specialty coffee. Beacon Coffee and Cafe has officially begun its soft opening, welcoming the community into a warm, cozy, and thoughtfully designed space—a place where Blythewood folks will be proud […]
It’s Christmas in Winnsboro
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro hosted its annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, with almost 60 entries decorated for the holidays. Prizes were awarded to the top three floats as well as to the three best decorated businesses. The Best in Show float was won by Hearts Unleased/Fairfield Co. Animal Control. Best Float went to Because of Roscoe, […]
