BLYTHEWOOD – Want to learn more about services that are available to residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Richland County and gain a better understanding of the roles of different County departments? You can start by attending a workshop called ‘Making Government Work for You,’ from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, […]
Council retreat set for Mar. 16
February 21, 2019 By
Mayor Invites Community for Lunch and Input BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Town Council is throwing its annual retreat on March 16 and inviting the community for lunch. “We always invite the community to all of our meetings, but I especially like them to come to our annual retreat. That’s when we plan for the next […]
Town OKs first vote on Teacher Village
February 21, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – After the Teacher Village property request for R3 zoning flew through the Winnsboro Planning Commission faster than a speeding bullet, the feat was duplicated at the Town Council meeting Tuesday evening. There was no discussion at either meeting, only a motion in favor and a unanimous vote to approve. “This will be the […]
Blythewood Visitor Center moved to Town Hall
February 21, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Visitor Center has a new home – in the lobby of Blythewood Town Hall. “Since funding for the Visitor Center is no longer provided to the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce after Dec. 31, we have moved the source of our information for visitors from the Chamber to the Town Hall,” Mayor […]
Presidential candidate Corey Booker stumps Fairfield
February 14, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Democratic presidential candidate Corey Booker brought his campaign to Fairfield County Sunday afternoon. About 200 people packed the Fairfield Central High School cafeteria to hear him speak. Instead of taking the stage, Booker, a senator from New Jersey, hopped the stair railing and spoke to the audience from the floor for almost half […]
BZA OKs electric substation
February 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – More electrical power is needed in Blythewood for Fairfield Electric Cooperative to keep up with demand, a company representative told members of the Blythewood Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Monday evening. The BZA approved that request unanimously. Fairfield Electric vice president of engineering, Thomas Black, applied for a special exception to construct an […]
County honors native son Isaac Woodard, Jr.
February 14, 2019 By
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE – A commemoration and unveiling of a historical marker in Batesburg-Leesville on Saturday honored Winnsboro native Sergeant Isaac Woodard, a World War II veteran whose savage beating at the hands of a callous, intolerant sheriff helped inspire civil rights in America. Fairfield County Councilwoman Bertha Goins, addressing Woodard’s nephew and his family along with […]
Mt. Valley residents want road gated
February 14, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mt. Valley Road residents are asking the Blythewood Planning Commission to close off public access to the south side of the road from the Abney Hills area, saying the heavy construction traffic has nearly destroyed the only entrance to their homes. Charles Bayne appeared before the commission Monday night to make the request […]
Water authority becoming reality
February 14, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – It’s been years since Fairfield county and municipal leaders first floated a concept of a regional water and sewer authority. Now that its composition has been finalized, the group plans to chart new waters as it attempts to define and fulfill its mission of enhancing economic development in Fairfield County. “Industry absolutely has […]
Richland 2 Board awash in discord
February 14, 2019 By
Members Vote 4-3 Against Removing Officers For Cause COLUMBIA – Despite several members facing ethical and criminal sanctions, the Richland Two Board of Trustees voted against a policy designed to increase their accountability. On Tuesday night, the board voted 4-3 against a board policy revision that would have empowered the board to discharge office holders […]
