BLYTHEWOOD – A proposed 30 percent pay increase for council members is out and $500 for each Blythewood Town employee for gym membership or child care is in, according to the latest proposals council and the mayor have made for the Town’s FY2024-25 budget. Council is expected to take its second and final vote on […]
Fairfield alumni prepare to celebrate 100 years
June 20, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield High School Alumni Association just gave out the most scholarships it ever has – 14 of them, $500 each, all awarded to students graduating from Fairfield Central High School. But that’s just one of the good community works carried out by the group. They also restored the 1924 school building where […]
Fireworks, music, and fun set for July 3 at Doko Meadows Park
June 20, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has a big bash planned in Doko Park for this year’s Independence Day celebration. It’s the family-fun Rockin’ Red White & Blue festival. “It’s going to happen on Wednesday, July 3 this year,” Mayor Sloan Griffin announced. “And it’s going to be big, with music, fireworks and lots of […]
White sentenced to 30 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct
June 13, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Ivan B. White, 47, pled guilty to three charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor on Tuesday, June 11, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the release, these offenses, which occurred from 2020 to 2022, involved a child victim who was 14-16 years of age. White was 43-45 years […]
Juneteenth parade set for Sat. in Winnsboro
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A Juneteenth celebration parade will be held on Congress St. in Winnsboro on Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at the corner of Pope Funeral Home (521 S. Congress St) and S. Vanderhorst streets. Entertainment will follow the parade at the Fairfield High Alumni School […]
Don’t miss Fairfield County’s Ag + Art tour this weekend
June 13, 2024 By
A Fun-Filled and Memorable Experience for the Whole Family FAIRFIELD CO. – The Fairfield Farmers & Artisans Market is one of 10 sites that will be featured on this weekend’s Fairfield Ag+Art Farm Tour. The tour will include working farms and their produce as well featuring local artisans – including painters, potters, weavers, musicians, woodcarvers, […]
Fairfield’s budget deferred; vote reset for June 24
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield leaders backed off approving final reading of the 2024-2025 budget in the face of push back from the community and one council member over concerns about adequate pay for Sheriff’s deputies. Fairfield residents peppered council members with complaints over the budget, saying it failed to adequately compensate sheriff deputies. Chief Deputy Brad […]
Construction to resume on Blythewood Road following work on fiber optic cable
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County’s Penny Tax funded road construction along Blythewood Road has been paused for some time to allow AT&T time to move phone pedestals (4” x 4” grey or green metal posts) sticking up along the roadside to locations beyond the planned wider pavement, according to Michael Maloney, interim director for the Richland […]
High speed chase begins in Fairfield, ends in Blythewood
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A high-speed chase that started in Fairfield County ended in Blythewood where the driver was eventually arrested. While conducting routine patrol in Fairfield County, a Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputy reported observing a silver Honda Civic that matched the description of a silver Honda Civic that had been reported as stolen. As the deputy […]
Thigpen, Walker in runoff for SC Senate Dist. 22 seat
June 12, 2024 By
Runoff Winner will face Gary Votour in General Election COLUMBIA – In a tight race to replace state Sen. Mia Mcleod in Northeast Richland County’s Dist. 22, which includes Blythewood, two of the three contenders for the seat will be in a runoff. McLeod did not seek re-election. House Rep. for Dist. 79 Ivory Thigpen, […]
