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Winnsboro

A town in Fairfield County, South Carolina — population 3,130 as of 2020.

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News in Winnsboro

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The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 26

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.…

Public Safety
The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 24

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…

Government & Civic
The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 24

FCDSN expands clients’ supervised living opportunities

WINNSBORO – At 68, Kenny Douglas has plenty to smile about. There’s his comfortable recliner where he can settle in and watch television; his own bedroom with private bathroom; outside, a welcoming front porch with rocking chairs where he can enjoy taking in the morning. Most…

Community Groups & Organizations
The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 24

Fairfield County Library’s ‘Planning for the Future’ series continues

WINNSBORO — The Fairfield County Library is continuing its “Planning for the Future” series with sessions designed to help local residents navigate personal finances, homeownership, and health care coverage. The series, which recently featured a workshop on end-of-life…

Community Groups & Organizations
The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 24

Richard Winn wins 20-0 in Homecoming game

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy scored three touchdowns in the first half and relied on its defense in the second half to close out a 20-0 shutout of Andrew Jackson Academy (2-3) Friday night at Ruff Field in WInnsboro. During the game, the Eagles crowned Lilly Brown the 2026…

Local Sports
The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County September 24

Griffins move to 5-0

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central stayed undefeated with a 34-17 victory over Newberry early Saturday afternoon in a game that was postponed because of lightning and later thunderstorms in the area of E.K. McLendon Stadium Friday night. Kamauri Jones was 12-for-16 in passing for 285…

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Winnsboro by the numbers

Population 3,130Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
3.52 sq mi (9.13 km²)
Median age
39.3
Households
1,435
Persons per household
2.3
Median household income
$37,434
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
TOWN MANAGER
Address
PO BOX 209, WINNSBORO, SC 29180
Municipal record
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