WINNSBORO – As of July 1, 2023, the Town of Winnsboro will be forced to pass a new county surcharge along to the town’s residents, according to Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor. Fairfield County has charged a commercial solid waste fee for years, but in its 2021-2022 budget, the county expanded the fee’s applicability to […]
Fairfield Electric holds annual meeting
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The 84th Fairfield Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting registered a total of 3,593 members during the drive-thru registration held May 15 – May 19. Members re-elected Peggy Swearingen (District 4), Derial Ogburn (District 5), Robert Kenneth Miles (District 6), and Robert Entzminger (At-Large) to the Board of Trustees. None of the candidates were […]
Upfit and Open for Fun
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The playground at Doko Meadows Park reopened on Tuesday, May 30. The area was busy with people, big and small, on Wednesday morning following the announcement of its reopening. The park had been closed since mid-April for turf installation. New shades were added over the slide equipment in December 2020.
MUSC offers free health care services to Fairfield
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is bringing a Healthy Me Healthy SC program that offers free health care improvement opportunities to the community to Fairfield County. Some of the free health screenings offered by the program include blood pressure and blood sugar. To improve the overall health and well-being of the […]
New principal at Muller Rd. Middle
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD — A familiar face will return to Richland Two schools this summer as principal at Muller Road Middle School. Dr. Brandon Ross will be replacing long-time Muller Road Middle Principal Sean Bishton who was hired by the Lexington County School District One Board in March to become the new principal of Pelion High School, […]
5K is third charity event organized by teen
June 1, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Thirteen-year old Rebecca Ashley has organized a charity 5K and fun run/walk to be held Saturday, June 10, at Westwood High School to benefit Transitions Homeless Shelter in Columbia. Quite a task for a 13-year-old, but don’t let Rebecca’s young age fool you. She knows what she’s doing. The Muller Road seventh grader […]
Town of Blythewood’s largest budget increase tied to employee compensation
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Cost of living increases, hiring more staff, and significant improvements to Doko Meadows Park highlight the Town of Blythewood’s draft 2023-2024 budget. Blythewood Town Council voted unanimously on May 22 to pass first reading of the annual budget. The town’s 2023-2024 budget includes $5.6 million in projected revenues against $5.06 million in spending, […]
Guest Editorial: County’s budget planning falls short
June 1, 2023 By
I attended the May 4 budget meeting where the department heads told council what money they needed for the coming fiscal year, the majority of which were increases from the current fiscal year. There were a few things I expected to see during this meeting but didn’t. First, I expected to see all seven council […]
Blythewood council eyeing single-member districts
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted on May 22 to approve first reading of an ordinance calling for a referendum for Blythewood voters to decide whether Town Council should change from at-large voting districts to single-member districts. Currently, Town Council is composed of four council members and a Mayor, all elected at-large. The town would […]
McCrorey-Liston alums reminisce
June 1, 2023 By
BLAIR – Rain and inclement weather didn’t stop fellowship among classmates at the McCrorey-Liston School Tailgate Reunion on May 27. Thanks to class leaders who worked diligently to inform classmates of the event, approximately 200 graduates and attendees from 1961-1986 gathered at Willie Lee Robinson Park to reminisce. Classes pitched tents and prepared refreshments for […]
