WINNSBORO – As County Council Chairman Billy Smith has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat representing District 7, two candidates have announced their intentions to run for that seat. Clarence Gilbert sent a letter to The Voice this week declaring his intentions to seek Smith’s seat. A Fairfield native, Gilbert, […]
Voters reject Jenkinsville annexation
June 7, 2018 By
Turnout was High: 34 of 54 registered voters JENKINSVILLE – Annexation appears to be off the table in Jenkinsville. The controversial measure, which would have annexed 143 properties into the town limits, failed by a 19-15 vote, according to unofficial results. There were 36 ballots cast, but two under-votes – one absentee and one in-person […]
Smith: ‘I won’t seek reelection’
June 7, 2018 By
Council chair ushered in meeting order, efficiency WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council Chairman Billy Smith told The Voice on Tuesday that he will not see re-election to his council seat representing District 7. His term ends Dec. 31. “My wife has accepted an associate professor position at Louisiana State University, so we’ll be moving to […]
Council makes offer to FMH
May 31, 2018 By
Liens, Other Conditions Pose Threat to Sale WINNSBORO – In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, council members voted to negotiate a purchase agreement with Fairfield Memorial Hospital to acquire select properties, including doctor offices and the rehab center. Councilman Mikel Trapp dissented. “[The hospital] knows if they don’t have an infusion of cash by ‘X’ date […]
Council grills chamber director
May 31, 2018 By
Switzer has until June 12 to submit financial reports BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council’s second workshop for the 2018/19 budget, held Thursday, May 24, quickly jumped the rails from a budget discussion to an intense interrogation of the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mike Switzer about chamber and visitor center financial inconsistencies reported earlier […]
BW Town Council passes first reading on budget
May 31, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council passed first reading of its 2018-19 budget Tuesday evening. The proposed $1,565,632 budget reflects $202,111 in building permits and fees, an increase of $17,111 over last year. Council also sees business licenses inside the town increasing from $94,871 to $113,351 and business licenses outside the town increasing from $80,188 to $92,491. […]
Running fast
May 31, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Democratic candidate forum organizer Stuart Andrews, left, emcee Arlene Andrews and moderators Buddy Price and Jamie Harkness listen as incumbent SC House Rep. Joe McEachern (District 77) answers a question during the forum last Thursday at Blythewood Academy. Other candidates for the House seat included: Kambrell Garvin, John McClenic and Deyaska Spencer. […]
Goins blasts JV annexation vote June 5
May 31, 2018 By
JENKINSVILLE—A controversial effort by the Town of Jenkinsville to annex 143 properties is drawing the ire of at least one Fairfield County Council member. District 4 Councilwoman Bertha Goins, whose district includes Jenkinsville, issued a scathing indictment of the town’s government and the Jenkinsville Water Company, both of which are run by Greg Ginyard. During […]
Fencing Funds
May 31, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Doko Meadows Park Foundation (DMPF) President Paul Moscati, center, presented a check for $40,000 to Mayor J. Michael Ross and council Tuesday evening for fencing for the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater. Councilman Bryan Franklin, left, DMPF board member Jim McLean, Councilman Eddie Baughman, Moscati, Ross, Councilmen Malcolm Gordge and Larry Griffin and DMPF board […]
Council considering $56K for Chamber, Visitor’s Center
May 24, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD- Asking for more accommodation tax and general fund money has become a common theme for the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce, and Council continues to up the numbers every year. In 2017, Chamber Executive Director Mike Switzer sought additional funds of nearly $71,000 before scaling that number back amid town council protest. Of the […]
