WINNSBORO – When Chanda Jefferson was named South Carolina’s 2020 Teacher of the Year last week, she made more than her mother proud. All of Fairfield County was bursting at the seams with pride for one of its own. A native of Beech Island, SC, Jefferson has been teaching for eight years, the last three […]
Griffins compete at State
May 16, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Qualifying track and field athletes from Fairfield Central’s boys and girls teams headed to Spring Valley High School May 10 – 11 for the 3A State Final Track Meet. Junior Krishayla Boyd racked up 16 points for the Lady Griffins in her individual events. The team finished 14th of 31 teams with 20 […]
Jefferson named SC Teacher of the Year
May 9, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Chanda Jefferson of Fairfield Central High School was named the 2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year last night in Columbia. Jefferson received a total of $25,000, use of a BMW for a year and will serve a one-year residency at the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement. Jefferson teaches biology at […]
Griffins qualify for state
May 9, 2019 By
SENECA – The 3A Upper State Qualifying meet was held May 4 at Seneca High School. The top eight competitors in each event qualify for the State Meet at Spring Valley High School this weekend, May 10 and 11. Krishayla Boyd placed second in the 100m dash at 12:36, second in the 200m at 25.83 […]
Sheriff’s Department passes the torch
May 9, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The Sheriff’s Department joined other law enforcement and first responders from the county to carry the Special Olympics torch from the Chester County line to the Richland County line last Thursday in an effort to promote awareness for Special Olympics. They were joined by Fairfield County students who are members of the local […]
Woodruff ends Griffins’ playoff run
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A couple of walks, two singles and a steal of home put Woodruff up 3-0 over Fairfield Central in the top of the first last Thursday, and the Wolverines never relented. The Griffins season ended with a 5-1 loss at home in the Class 3A elimination game. The bottom of the first looked […]
6th Annual Hall of Fame Induction
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The 6th annual Fairfield County School District Hall of Fame gala was held April 27 in the school gym. A welcome by Tracie Swilley, Principal of FCHS and the introduction of the inductees was followed by dinner and entertainment by Seven Show Band. This year’s inductees include Russell N. Feaster, Sr., Jessie C. […]
Griffin softball falls to Clinton
May 2, 2019 By
CLINTON – After falling to top-seeded Crescent High School in the Class 3A softball playoffs last Thursday, the Griffins faced off with the Clinton High School Red Devils in a Saturday morning elimination game. The Griffins struggled to contain the high-powered Red Devil offense as they fell behind 2-0 in the bottom of the first. […]
Chalk Walk
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Teachers, students, parents and friends joined the annual Chalk Walk at Fairfield Central High School last week to celebrate education and raise funds for scholarships. After stretching and warming up, the walkers made several turns around the track.
Griffins track and field set to compete at Qualifiers
May 2, 2019 By
CAMDEN – Both Fairfield Central mens and womens track teams finished third last Wednesday at the SCHSL Region 4-3A meet at Camden High School. The Griffin mens finished with a total score of 70 and the womens team finished with 76. Ryusei Takahashi’s finishes in 1600m and 3200m were the only first place finishes for […]
