WINNSBORO (July 7, 2016) – The Fairfield County man who was arrested in January on a felony charge of Ill Treatment of Animals in the Dec. 13, 2015 dragging incident that left a 9-month old dog severely injured, is scheduled to appear in the Court of General Sessions in Fairfield County on Monday, July 11 at […]
County Moves Forward on I-77 Project
July 7, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (July 7, 2016) – After a brief executive session Tuesday evening, County Council voted unanimously to pass first reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement between Fairfield County and the S.C. Department of Commerce that authorizes the County to purchase property located in Fairfield County. Earlier, the Administration and Finance Committee spent […]
Quarry Opponents Put County Council on Notice
July 7, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (July 7, 2016) – Members of “Citizens Against the Quarry” came out to the June 27 Fairfield County Council meeting to make sure that the Council was aware of its responsibilities for regulating the proposed Winnsboro Crushed Stone quarry operation. In a public presentation to the Council, Citizens Against the Quarry member Lisa Brandenburg said […]
Sew What ?
July 7, 2016 By
Quilter Louise Giebner and her husband Green display one of hundreds of quilts Louise has made over the last 20 years. Several of her quilts were on display at the Fairfield County Museum June 18 during the Ag + Art tour. Most of her quilts are made for charitable purposes such as several women’s shelters, […]
Spec Bids Stun Budget
July 7, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (July 7, 2016) – Architect Ralph Walden told members of Town Council last week that when he opened the first bid for construction of the Depot shell building on June 15, he knew the project was in trouble. “We received six bids, all of which ranged from $524,000 (Solid Structures) to $761,455 (W Construction, Inc.), […]
Meet Mark Palmer
July 7, 2016 By
I am Mark Palmer of York, and I am running as a Republican for the S.C. Senate seat in District 17. I am the candidate who will oppose Mike Fanning in November. I was born in South Carolina and am a graduate of Winthrop College. I have been married to Holly Palmer for 20 years […]
Beckwith Delivers the Goods
July 7, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (July 7, 2016) – Three years ago, he was on the short end of a two games to one disappointment. This year, they are using words like “Legend.” And that word is being batted around on a much larger stage than the 2103 Class 4A state baseball championship series. Andrew Beckwith, the former Blythewood High […]
What Was He Thinking?
July 7, 2016 By
What irresponsible behavior from Mayor Gregrey Ginyard leaving $10,000 of Jenkinsville Water Co. money in his car to be stolen. Let me ask you a question Mr. Ginyard: Would you leave $10,000 of your money in an unlocked vehicle? Not only the loss of the money but the cost for mail-outs to the water customers, […]
Thirty Again?
June 30, 2016 By
Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross was feted by Council with birthday cake after Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. He turned 64, joyfully.
Council Makes Emergency Rehab Fire Truck Purchase
June 30, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (June 30, 2016) – Councilman Billy Smith (District 7), pushed for a last minute addition to the agenda during the Fairfield County Council meeting Monday night, to make way for County firefighters and other first responders to get a much needed rehab truck. A “rehab” (rehabilitation) truck is used to resuscitate firefighters and other emergency […]
