WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County man has died of injuries from what Sheriff’s officials say appears to be a stab wound. Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Jewel Street off Highway 34 at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. The caller said his brother was bleeding and did not know how it happened or […]
Agency of the Year
June 20, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery accepts award for his department being named Agency of the Year by the D.A.R.E. Association of South Carolina.
Cambio riot leads to jailing of 7 teens
June 13, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – In what was described in a sheriff’s report as a riot at Cambio Academy in Greenbrier last week, seven teenage girls were arrested. After receiving a call from the Academy shortly before 6:30 a.m., Sunday morning, that 20 teenage girls were assaulting a staff member, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies, assisted by the S.C. […]
Teen girl missing from Cambio Academy
May 29, 2019 By
GREENBRIER – A 16-year-old female with black hair and brown eyes is missing from the Cambio Academy, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office. Officers say the teen ran away from the Academy and was last seen wearing blue jeans and Timberland boots. She is about 5’6” and weighs about 120 lbs. Call the Sheriff’s […]
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 […]
Ridgeway man charged with assault and battery
April 30, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Ridgeway man has been arrested and charged with assault and battery on Monday, April 29. Robert Wayne, 30, was taken into custody after he reportedly assaulted and held a Ridgeway resident against his will in a residence on Longtown Road. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 on Monday afternoon. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) […]
Library EGGcitement
April 25, 2019 By
WINNSBORO The Easter Bunny was busy in Winnsboro last week, also making a visit to the little ones at Fairfield County Library’s Easter Egg Hunt last Thursday. Visiting with the Easter Bunny are Miguel Young Jr., Dewayne Knotts, Leahman Knotts and Javeon Johnson. Below, Bubba Catoe shows off one of the eggs he collected at […]
EGGcellent Hunting
April 25, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A little cold weather didn’t dampen First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro’s annual Egg Hunt on Saturday. The Easter Bunny even managed to pop in for a visit, courtesy of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department.
Winnsboro man arrested in shooting
April 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting incident in the Birch Street area of Winnsboro at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, deputies located a victim with a wound to the neck. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital. Witnesses identified Steve A. Wright, 54, as the suspect […]
HVAC heists on the rise at churches
April 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Thefts of HVAC units from area churches are on the rise, according to Major Brad Douglas of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. Many of these thefts have occurred at churches in rural areas of the county. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is supplementing patrol shifts to increase security checks of the county’s 140 […]
