County Posts for Full-Time $60-$65K Public Information Officer (PIO) WINNSBORO – It was in February, 2022, that former County Administrator Malik Whitaker first imposed restrictions on Fairfield County employees’ First Amendment rights, forbidding them to talk to the media without approval from county administration. In an email, Whitaker instructed employees, “If you are contacted by […]
Ridgeway to celebrate Tin Man’s 100th anniversary
August 24, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic Tin Man water tower at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. The celebration will kick off with a ceremony on the edge of the Cotton Yard, in the shadow of the newly refurbished water tower. Led by current Ridgeway mayor, Heath Cookendorfer, […]
Winnsboro improvement projects progressing
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With the help of federal grants and state funding, three projects to improve downtown Winnsboro are progressing, says Town Administrator Jason Taylor. “We’re trying to do everything we can to plan and use this money to get essentially the best result we can – the most we can for our money,” Taylor said, […]
Mobile vet clinic set for Sat. by Town Clock
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – “A mobile vet clinic will be in the parking lot next to the town clock in downtown Winnsboro from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26,” said Sonja Murphy, one of the organizers of the event. “We will be all about healthcare for the pets in Fairfield County.” Along with the […]
‘Because of Roscoe’ offers free spay/neuter vouchers
August 24, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A new 501(c)(3) community outreach program has been formed by longtime Fairfield County Animal Control (FCAC) volunteer Samira Yaghi. The 501(c)(3) name is Because of Roscoe and is manned by the Friends of Fairfield Animal Control volunteers. The non-profit, Because of Roscoe is not a service of the FCAC, but will serve […]
Market Time
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market herb vendor Adele Pauling, right, provided shoppers samples of her homemade raspberry lemonade during Saturday’s market. The market will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 6 – 8 p.m., in front of the new county government building located at 250 […]
Whitfield honored by DSN Board
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – On July 21, 2023, the Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board held a commemoration ceremony in honor of the late Emily Team Whitfield, dedicating an office space in her honor. Whitfield was both an employee and a board member of the Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. She was with the […]
Cancer screenings available to Fairfield County men
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – In South Carolina, the American Cancer Society estimates 33,440 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2022 with over 92 new cancer cases diagnosed each day, while an estimated 10,850 South Carolinians will die from cancer in 2022. Fairfield County has some of the highest cancer mortality rates in the state. Fairfield […]
Griffins win big over Carvers Bay in Week 0
August 24, 2023 By
HEMINGWAY – Fairfield Central is back in the saddle. After shutting out Spring Valley last week in a pre-season jamboree, the Griffins took to Hemingway for their season opener against Carvers Bay. This time, their shut-out was a complete game. Fairfield went up 7-0 in the opening quarter and never looked back. They put up […]
Fairfield Forward’s Dockter retires
August 24, 2023 By
WINNSBORO -Sherry Dockter recently retired from her role as FoodShare Director for Fairfield Forward. Throughout her time at Fairfield Forward, Dockter played a key role in the organization’s FoodShare initiative, which aimed to provide fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables to the local community. As part of this program, and because Dockter was employed by […]
