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Former Fairfield Country Club to undergo transformation
WINNSBORO, S.C. — The once-vibrant Fairfield Country Club in Winnsboro is poised for a revival as developer Webb Yongue plans to transform the property. With its picturesque surroundings and expansive 64 acres, Yongue envisions transforming the site into an upscale restaurant, boutique hotel, and premier event venue. "It just...
Two arrested in attempted robbery of postal worker in Kershaw County
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have made two arrests in what they're describing as the attempted robbery of a mail carrier in Kershaw County. The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Cleveland School Road near Camden on Tuesday regarding the attempted robbery of a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier. The victim told investigators that while he was delivering mail, a red vehicle stopped in front of him, and a male brandishing a firearm approached and demanded items from him.
73-year-old man riding bicycle killed in collision with truck in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A man is dead after authorities said he was struck and killed while riding a bicycle. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said 73-year-old George Christensen of Countryside Illinois was riding along Highway 34 in Ridgeway on Monday, April 22. Hill said Christensen was traveling west...
RCSD: Midlands teen found safe
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies say the teen has been found. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are searching for a teen last seen on Thursday in Blythewood, says RCSD. Richland County Sheriff’s Department detectives say Andrea De La Cruz Rodriguez was last seen on...
Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christensen killed by truck driver in South Carolina
As a longtime bicycle courier, and one of Chicago's most adventurous bike riders and writers, George Christensen did extensive cycling trips in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. These included biking the length of three continents and one subcontinent, India. Starting in 2001, he eloquently documented his travels on his well-read blog, George the Cyclist.
Over a dozen charged, animals rescued in dogfighting ring
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) have charged over a dozen people in a dogfighting ring Saturday night. SLED officials say two dogs were rescued and taken to a local emergency veterinarian for treatment. Multiple guns and over $84,000 were found at the...
Fairfield County Airport encourages youth to explore careers in aviation
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County Airport will celebrate the essential careers of the aviation industry during South Carolina Aviation Week by providing three local high school seniors with discovery flights on Monday, April 22 at 9 a.m. For the sixth consecutive year, high school students were recruited to participate in...
72-year-old Camden man dies in motorcycle accident
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A man died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Camden. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, Kershaw County 911 received a call at 11:57 a.m. about a motorcycle accident on Tickle Hill Road. West said 72-year-old Herman Parker, of Camden, was riding a 2002...
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