The one-room school house -- a concept that evokes memories that harken back to an older, tough-as-nails American experience.

Kershaw & Fairfield Counties, SC -- Some schools in Kershaw and Fairfield Counties will operate on a delay Monday, because of the continuing concern of ice on roads.

For many African-Americans, family history can be difficult -- in some cases nearly impossible -- to trace.

Two separate incidents last month led to four Fairfield Central High School students being charged with disorderly conduct, while two high schoolers face charges of having a weapon on school property.

Pending the passage of new local legislation, which cleared its first hurdle in the Statehouse Wednesday, the Fairfield County School Board will have two new faces among it ranks in coming weeks.

A group of concerned parents gathered at the Fairfield County Recreation complex Thursday night to speak out against local legislation that will change the way the Fairfield County School Board operates.

The Carolinas are getting socked by a winter storm that has brought freezing rain and snow to some places in the Southeast.

The public hearing portion of Monday nighta s Fairfield County Council meeting seemed much like a repeat of the Fairfield County Planning Commissiona s meeting earlier this month, as dozens of Jenkinsville residents turned out against two different property owners requesting to have their land rezoned from RD .

A lot of places in the Midlands saw ice Saturday, but one county saw more ice than the rest of us: Fairfield.

By BILL BENGTSON He has nine decades to his credit so far, and W.O. Gwin has spent six of them as a Lions Club member, including 48 years of perfect attendance.

A woman is listed in critical condition following a vehicle-pedestrian accident that took place in downtown Winnsboro on Jan.

The Town of Winnsboro announced Monday evening that the search for a Director of Public Safety for the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety has come to an end.

For Columbia College senior Jennifer McGriff, spending winter break in her hometown of Winnsboro didna t only give her a chance to spend time with family and friends, but it also provided an opportunity for her to learn more about the history of Fairfield County by interning at the Fairfield County Museum for four weeks.

The S.C. Christian Action Council is bringing people of faith together this week for 'a new conversation on race,' one organizers hope will travel beyond the old narratives of segregation and integration and toward a more nuanced appreciation of the state's diverse culture.

The future of Mt. Zion looks promising as owners of Red Clay Development LLC outlined a plan on how to use the abandoned school house that they closed on last month.

The Town of Winnsboro will continue a few weeks longer with an interim Director of Public Safety following a decision by Winnsboro Town Council to postpone the appointment of a new candidate to the position.

Forestry Commission law enforcement officers spent the first part of the new year in a familiar manner to 2009, arresting William Jonathan "Joe" Tape for grand larceny.

All is on track for a wintery setup tonight. A fast moving front will slice through the state, bringing a chance for both rain and snow showers as most of you sleep.

The Town of Winnsboro is one of several municipalities completing for a grant awarded to the South Carolina Forestry Commission to help towns pay for the pruning or removal of hazardous trees.

After being laid off for almost a year due to budget constraints, Lieutenant James Ashford returned to his previous position as Ridgeway police officer in September following an unanimous vote by Ridgeway Town Council to rehire him after the towna s one law enforcement position became vacant.