Why has District 17 Senate candidate Mike Fanning campaigned so strongly against our state’s sales tax exemptions? If he would look into the actual dollars exempted he would discover that the exemptions manifest annual consumer savings of a whopping $585 million for prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies, and $354 million in grocery purchases. Plus, these “evil” exemptions […]
Fanning Tax Plan Targets Poor
June 23, 2016 By
One would think State Senate candidate Mike Fanning’s most glaring weakness would be his lack of experience in the legislature (zero vs. Coleman’s 18 years). Many, however, are more concerned that Mr. Fanning wants to tweak the state sales tax exemptions. The target here would be the poor and vulnerable. The bulk of South Carolina’s sales […]
Mayor: Saving Mt. Zion Would Require County Money
June 23, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (June 23, 2016) – As part of his report to fellow elected officials at Monday night’s Intergovernmental meeting at the Midlands Tech QuickJobs campus, Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy told County Council that if the Mt. Zion Institute property was going to be saved, the County would have to get into the game. Winnsboro retained ownership […]
No Time for Rookies
June 23, 2016 By
Eighteen to 0 does not reflect the latest sports blowout. Rather, it is the glaring legislative experience gap between State Sen. Creighton Coleman and his opponent Mike Fanning. If reelected, 18 years of legislative experience is the conduit of success Mr. Coleman will continue to leverage to create jobs and bring prosperity to District 17. […]
All Aboard!
June 22, 2016 By
State Sen. Creighton Coleman shakes hands with Henry Nechemias of the S.C. Railroad Museum after presenting the museum with a $75,000 grant. Joining them are: Engineer Gene Allen (in doorway) and members of the Railroad Museum (from upper left) Robert Thompson, Scotty Timms, Rufus Timms and Board member Shannon Edwards. The grant was part of […]
Lancaster Man Drowns in Lake Wateree
June 22, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (June 22, 2016) – The body of a Lancaster man who vanished beneath the surface of Lake Wateree Monday afternoon was recovered Monday evening by the Fairfield County Dive Team. Fairfield County Coroner Barkley Ramsey said Keevane Anthony, 28, of 1552 Green Peach Road, Lancaster, was at Lake Wateree State Park at 743 State Park […]
Former Bengal Delivers on Big Stage
June 22, 2016 By
Beckwith Baffles Gators, Gives Coastal CWS Win OMAHA, Neb. – At this point, nothing the Coastal Carolina baseball team does or accomplishes should surprise anyone. The Chanticleers’ magical season got even more incredible Sunday night as they never trailed against top-seeded Florida on the way to a 2-1 win in the program’s first-ever College World […]
Duplex Damaged in Fire
June 16, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (June 16, 2016) – A duplex suffered heavy damage, but the occupants of both apartments escaped without injury, when an air conditioning unit sparked a fire on Poplar Street Monday night. The fire began just after 8 p.m. Monday in apartment A at 210 Poplar St., originating from a window air conditioning unit in the […]
Scouts’ Honor –
June 16, 2016 By
Mayor J. Michael Ross, second from left, and the Blythewood Town Council recognized Blythewood Scout Brianna Brooks recently for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award for community service. From left, Councilmen Malcolm Gordge, Tom Utroska, Ross, Eddie Baughman, Brooks and Councilman Larry Griffin.
County OK’s Surplus Land Sales
June 16, 2016 By
Great North Road Repairs on Hold WINNSBORO (June 16, 2016) – County Council Monday night passed final reading on a trio of ordinances authorizing the sale of three Winnsboro lots deemed “surplus properties,” by the County. Chairwoman Carolyn Robinson (District 2) told Council the properties had been foreclosed on and the banks had turned the properties […]
