BLYTHEWOOD – More than four months have passed since Mayor Sloan Griffin fired Attorney Shannon Burnett’s law firm as well as David Black and several other attorneys with Maynard Nexsen’s law firm. Both law firms represented the Town of Blythewood in two MPA Strategies-related lawsuits and were asked by Griffin to turn their MPA files […]
Mulling the B-HE Gym
April 25, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During executive session at the regular town council meeting Monday night, council discussed negotiations incidental to proposed contractual arrangements concerning the Bethel-Hanberry Gymnasium. Following the session, council voted for the mayor and staff to continue in discussions with Richland 2 School District regarding the potential lease or purchase of the gym.
Fairfield’s draft budget has $2.5 million shortfall
April 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – It’s another budget year and once again, Fairfield County likely has to dip into reserves to deliver a balanced budget. On Monday night, council members voted unanimously to approve first reading of the proposed $44.6 million budget. Two more readings are required to finalize the budget. Because Fairfield County Council chooses to vote […]
Town of Winnsboro to host May 8 meeting on growth
April 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Town Council will hold a community meeting to discuss the community growth with residents. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, at the Armory. As Councilman Danny Miller stated in the last Town Council meeting, “The Town residents are the stakeholders, we need to have a meeting […]
Council tackles illegal placement of campaign signs
April 25, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Where to legally post campaign signs in Blythewood is up for conversation for the second time in six months. This time it was discussed by the town council at Monday night’s regular town council meeting. “We have an ordinance that prohibits campaign signs in the right of way within the town limits,” Councilman […]
Stines named interim admin for Town of Blythewood
April 25, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood’s Assistant Administrator Daniel Stines has been named interim administrator for the town as council searches for a new town administrator to replace Carroll Wiliamson who submitted his resignation effective April 24. Stines had 17 years’ experience in local government work prior to coming to work for the town in […]
Coleman files for Fairfield Sheriff
April 25, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Another candidate has filed to run for Fairfield County Sheriff. Wallace D. Coleman of Blair, announced his candidacy, saying that as Sheriff, one of his main priorities is to resolve the unsolved murder cases in Fairfield County. “To do this I will provide more law enforcement presence in our communities,” Coleman said […]
Public to get look at Doko Park Master Plan on May 8
April 18, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The public will get its first look at the Master Plan for Doko Meadows Park on Wednesday, May 8, at Doko Manor. The Manor is located at 100 Alvina Hagood Circle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the Master Plan will be presented at 6 p.m. A half-hour question and answer session will […]
Ridgeway mayor, council sworn in
April 18, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The recently elected mayor and two councilwomen were sworn into office in the Town of Ridgeway earlier this month. Belva Bush Belton, left, was sworn in for her third term on council, council member Rick Johnson was administered the oath of office as mayor, and Brenda McClurkin was sworn in for her first […]
Fortune Springs Park meeting set for April 25
April 18, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 25, to gather input from the community on how to plan for nature-based resilient storm water improvements at Fortune Springs Park. These improvements will address flooding and water quality issues and aim to restore the park amenities. The meeting is scheduled […]
