Fairfield County
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- Population
- 20,550
- Area
- 686.3 sq mi (1,777.52 km²), 23.58 sq mi water
- Median age
- 47.4
- Households
- 8,930
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $47,885
- Median house value
- $151,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Fairfield County
Local News
Driver killed in Fairfield County crash
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A driver died early Sept. 26 after a vehicle left S.C. Highway 34 near Ninety-Nine Road and struck several trees, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision occurred about 3:14 a.m., Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said. A 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe…
Missing 16-year-old girl located safely
WINNSBORO – A 16-year-old Fairfield County girl who was the subject of a public search has been located safe, authorities said Sunday morning. Shayla Kensley Davis had been last seen at her home on Smallwood Road in Winnsboro, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.…
Jury sides with landowner in Lakeview Drive access dispute
WINNSBORO — A Fairfield County magistrate’s court jury found for landowner Todd Jacobs in a dispute over a tree blocking a passage that neighboring Jenkinsville property owners say they have long used to reach their homes. The verdict followed a day of testimony about whether the…
Boutique fitness studio bringing spin, Pilates, more to Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – A new fitness facility offering spin, strength training, Pilates and sculpt classes is coming to Main St. in Blythewood this fall. Janiya Cunigan, founder and CEO of PowerHouse Fitness, said the new studio is projected to open Nov. 7, pending completion of…
Richland County Council defers vote on Wilson Blvd.; developer withdraws Langford Rd. rezoning request
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County Council heard public comments Monday night concerning a developer’s request to rezone 80.76 acres along Wilson Boulevard near Blythewood but voted to postpone the first vote on the request until Oct. 5. A developer requesting rezoning for a…