FAIRFIELD COUNTY –Sheriff Will Montgomery announces the arrest of a suspect for a murder that occurred in July 2023. Marshawn Devon Geiger, who is currently incarcerated in the SC Department of Corrections for unrelated charges, was formally arrested on August 19, 2024 for the murder of Tyon D. Byrd. On July 1, 2023, Byrd was […]
Town of Winnsboro’s audit reveals significant deficiency in financial control
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – When an auditor with Mauldin & Jenkins Auditing firm informed Winnsboro Town Council last week that the firm had found a significant deficiency and four material weaknesses in its audit of the Town’s 2023 finances, it didn’t come as a surprise to Town officials. The findings were the result of a four-month examination […]
Over The Top boutique re-opens Sept. 6 in Ridgeway
August 29, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – On Sept. 6, past and future boutique owner Tina Johnson will be back in business – literally. Johnson is re-opening her popular Over The Top boutique in downtown Ridgeway after closing it five years ago. “I ran the shop for 14 years, and loved every minute of it,” Johnson said. “And I’m so […]
Julian Phillips planning for long pro career
August 29, 2024 By
CHICAGO, IL – The last three years of Julian Phillips’ young life and academic and basketball career have been a whirlwind of location changes, team changes, and ultimately a spot on the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. I’m super happy where I’m at now,” said Phillips, who turns 21 Nov. 3. “I love Chicago. There are a […]
Two Blythewood teachers named R2 TOY finalists
August 29, 2024 By
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. Among those five finalists are teachers from Blythewood schools – Hannah Cummings (Round Top Elementary) and Julie Russell (Blythewood High School). Finalists received surprise visits from the superintendent, their principals and other administrators who announced they are […]
Midlands STEM opens new year on new campus
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – After a few weeks of delays, Midlands STEM Charter School (MSCS) opened the 2024-2025 school year on its new campus in Winnsboro on Wednesday, Aug. 23. MSCS is a 4K – 12 public, tuition-free charter school. The new 46,000 sq. ft building is set to accommodate 351 students, complete with science labs, extra […]
Remembering JJ Ranch, Sept. 6
August 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Once upon a time, in the heart of downtown Blythewood, there was a dude ranch – the JJ Ranch – where it seemed almost everyone wore cowboy hats, rode horses, and lived a fairytale life on the range. But the JJ Ranch was not a fairytale. It was a real-life cowboy version of […]
Fairfield County Council quietly purchases property for wastewater plant
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County government quietly purchased a property on the Broad River last month where it plans to build a proposed wastewater treatment plant. But the property purchase was not revealed to at least some county council members and some Fairfield Joint Water and Sewer System (FJWSS) board members, including the chair of the […]
Town of Winnsboro annexes Gum Springs
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – After a half-hour executive session at Tuesday evening’s town council meeting and no discussion, the Winnsboro town council voted unanimously to approve the annexation of the Gum Springs property into Winnsboro. The 390.42-acre property is bordered by Gum Springs Road, Devil’s Race Track and Highway 34. The Gum Springs property and two other […]
One charged in shooting at Killian Rd. Kroger
August 22, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Lateef Karim Carnegie, 50, was arrested for the shooting that occurred at the Kroger grocery store on Killian Road on Sunday, Aug. 18. On Sunday afternoon, Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Kroger in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, deputies quickly detained the suspect and secured the scene. Deputies determined […]
