David Alan Wylie, 76, of Winnsboro passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Born in Charlotte, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Alice Pelletier Wylie. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Aldridge Wylie, brothers and sisters in law, David and Betty Aldridge and Jonell Aldridge Collins; and […]
Proposed: Rerouting part of US 21, realignment of Boomer, Farrow Roads
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New proposals concerning road widening and new road and rail extensions to the Scout Motors development were shared with the Blythewood Planning Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night. One proposal, explained by Brooks Bickley of the S.C. Department of Transportation, is to relocate the Boomer Road entrance to U.S. 21 […]
Winnsboro passes $4.2M budget, no increase in water rates
June 8, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro town council passed their 2023-2024 budget Monday. At $4,225,392, the new budget is $707, down from last year’s budget which was $4,932,854. Town Manager Jason Taylor announced that there was no increase in water rates this year. Water rates for in-town residents will be $14.86 for the first 2,000 gallons and […]
Hiking the Palmetto Trail out of Fairfield’s Alston Trailhead is for everyone
June 8, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Some people let their perceived limitations limit their lives. Others are determined to live life to the max, regardless of the hurdles that may appear. That’s the case with Ann Chadwell Humphries who is blind but that did not stop her from enjoying the great outdoors on Saturday with a hike on […]
5 Blythewood farms on Ag + Art Tour June 11 & 12
June 8, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Five Blythewood working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be included in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County this weekend, June 11 & 12. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm […]
Chronicle editor, others answer MPA lawsuit
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The editor of the County Chronicle named in a conspiracy lawsuit along with the Town of Blythewood and its mayor is asking a judge to throw the case against her out. The Country Chronicle was previously owned by Camden Media, a partnership owned by Charles H. Morris of Savannah, Ga., and Mike Mischner […]
Scout plant to impact wetlands
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A proposed $2 billion automobile manufacturing facility would potentially negatively impact over 111 acres of wetlands, according to a recently published public notice by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed 1,600-acre facility that Scout Motors wants to build near I-77 and Exit 27 would impact 73.6 acres of wetlands, 38 acres […]
Blythewood Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 10
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The second annual Blythewood Juneteenth celebration is set for Sat., June 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Doko Meadows Park. Sponsored by Blythewood Cigar and Wine Lounge and the Town of Blythewood, the event will include many vendors selling everything from arts and crafts and commemorative items to food and beverages. […]
11 farms on Fairfield Ag + Art Tour June 17 & 18
June 8, 2023 By
Fairfield County – Eleven Ag + Art Tour sites in Fairfield County will include working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans. The tour is set for June 17 & 18. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm tour where visitors […]
Juneteenth parade in Winnsboro set for Saturday, June 17
June 8, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Juneteenth celebration parade is planned down Congress St. in Winnsboro on Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at the corner of Moultrie and S. Vanderhorst streets. Entertainment will follow the parade at the Fairfield High Alumni School (408 Fairfield St). Established on June 19, […]
