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Today's News

  • Masked man robs Motel 6
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  • Great Falls Elementary holds "State of our School" Symposium

    The “State of Our School Symposium” ,held at Great Falls Elementary on Tuesday evening, helped solidify a commitment among teachers, parents and the Great Falls' community as “stake holders” in  their students' academic success.

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  • Kerr gets CindyMackie scholarship

    Rebekah Kerr, a native of Chester, is among several area college students who received a higher education scholarship from the CindyMackie Foundation this week. Kerr, a junior at Clemson University, is the daughter of Chester City Administrator Jeff Kerr and Karen Kerr, the middle/secondary education director with the Chester County School District.
    “Rebekah is an excellent student and even though she's mine, I can't think of a student who deserves it more,” Karen Kerr said. “Her dad and I are proud of her.”

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  • County holds mock disaster drill

    Emergency responders from around the county sprang into action Tuesday to head off disaster after an overturned truck spilled a toxic chemical on the bypass.
    That scenario didn't actually happen, but if it ever does, emergency responders will be ready, thanks in part to the mock disaster drill that was held Tuesday morning.

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  • Sutton announces for District 41

    Calling himself "a people's champion" and promising to keep his focus on local communities, E. Sutton, of Winnsboro, announced his intention to run as a Democrat for the S.C. House District 41 seat.
    Sutton, 58, is the pastor of Faith Christian Church in Winnsboro. He has some political experience, having run for office while living in Lee County many years ago. He also served as the campaign manager for Kamau Marcharia, who ran for the District 41 Democratic nomination two years ago against incumbent Boyd Brown.

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  • Douglas wants to serve the district

    In the truest sense of the word, MaryGail Douglas wants to serve.
    "I have no hidden agendas," Douglas said. "I will give more than I get back."
    Douglas, a lifelong Winnsboro resident, announced this week that she will seek the Democratic nomination for S.C. House District 41.

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  • Bingo night is back

    It will be a night for Bingo lovers and lovers in general.
    The City of Chester recreation department is holding a special Valentine's edition of its popular family Bingo night.
    "We're hoping everybody will come out," said Jack Sink, the city's recreation director. "We're going to have a little Valentine goodie bag for everyone who comes."

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  • LES gets second CindyMackie educational enhancement grant

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  • Two announce runs for Brown's old seat


    Not long after S.C. District 41 Rep. Boyd Brown announced that he would not seek a third term, a pair of Fairfield County residents announced that they would seek the Democratic nomination for the seat.
    E. Sutton delivered some campaign literature to The News & Reporter office on Monday.
    "E. Sutton announced today he is seeking your vote to become the representative for House District 41," the literature read in part.

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  • Gray announces candidacy for S.C. District 41

    William N. Gray officially announced this week he is a Republican candidate for S.C. House of Representatives House District 41. Gray, a native of Blythewood, will seek the seat currently held by S.C. Rep. Boyd Brown (D-Fairfield) which represents parts of Chester and Richland counties and all of Fairfield County. A public forum was held at Christ Central Community Center in Winnsboro on Monday for Gray's announcement. SCGOP Chair Chad Connelly of Prosperity in Newberry County offered advice to family, friends and supporters for the upcoming challenges Gray will face.

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