BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s traffic was unexpectedly brought to its knees Thursday, Oct, 31 as the county began construction on Blythewood Road, closing one lane in preparation to work on the proposed traffic circle in front of Cobblestone Park, Blythewood’s representative to Richland County Council Derek Pugh said he received a number of complaints from the […]

COLUMBIA – Kasaun Dante Simmons, 27, of Blythewood, is one of ten defendants convicted in federal court for their participation in an identity theft and fraud ring based in Columbia with victims in at least South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, and New York.  Simons pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and […]

WINNSBORO – On Oct. 16, 2024, a resident reported unauthorized charges after using their card at the CVS Pharmacy in Winnsboro. Following an investigation by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, investigators identified Shy’lexis Coleman, a CVS employee, as the suspect. Surveillance footage confirmed that Coleman discreetly took a photo of the victim’s card during the […]

RIDGEWAY – Seasoned Pig on the Ridge followers say the event’s 25th annual Friday night No-Pigs-Allowed event was one of the biggest they’d attended over the years. The evening featured the traditional street dance, 32 vendors, fun kids’ activities, and the Southern Reflection band entertaining. Estimates of 2,000 – 3,000 attendees floated easily. Saturday kicked […]

WINNSBORO – After two postponements due to Hurricane Helene, the Fairfield County Council Candidate Forum was finally held last week. While neither of the two incumbents – Dist. 2 Councilwoman Shirley Greene and Dist. 4 Councilman Tim Roseborough – came to answer questions about their service on council or their plans if they are elected, […]