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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.…
Winnsboro man faces drug trafficking, neglect charges
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County man faces major drug trafficking and neglect charges following a search warrant executed Tuesday in the Chatham Forrest neighborhood, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Jason Christopher McMurray was arrested without incident Sept. 22 after…
Parent arrested following student altercation at Blythewood High School
BLYTHEWOOD — A local mother is facing criminal charges after authorities say she incited a fight among students at Blythewood High School on Friday morning. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 38-year-old Erianna Salmond on Friday, Sept. 18, following an…