BLYTHEWOOD – Almost 13 years after Richland County residents voted in 2012 for a $1.1 billion Transportation Penny Tax to be collected over 22 years, Richland County Council has voted to ask residents to support a referendum for a second Transportation Penny Tax on Nov. 5, 2024 – this one for $4.5 billion to be […]
Company plans to bring new revenue to Town of Blythewood coffers
October 3, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A California-based company may soon be finding new sources of income for the town. The Blythewood Town Council unanimously approved first reading last week of a proposal from HdL Companies that would contract with the Town to find businesses operating within town limits who are not paying the Town’s business license fees. In […]
EMS installs new heart technology in ambulances
October 3, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County EMS Department is holding training sessions Thursday, Sept. 24-26 for a new life saving technology that will be implemented onto Fairfield County ambulances. Stryker, a healthcare company that produces medical equipment, has just released a new heart related monitor equipped with advanced technology and capability. The LP35 system will […]
AKC goes after Fairfield’s animal ordinance
September 26, 2024 By
Council Sends Revised Ordinance Back to Committee WINNSBORO – When a proposed revision to the Fairfield County Animal Ordinance was included in the agenda packet for second reading at the Sept. 23 council meeting, the American Kennel Club (AKC) learned about it and stirred the pot by releasing a statement opposing the ordinance. “A second […]
Blythewood Town Council at odds on commercial zoning
September 26, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Discussion of a design contract led to a broad conversation among members of the Blythewood Town Council about green space, commercial development, and how best to plan and fund the town’s growth going forward. On the agenda at Monday night’s council meeting was a $10,000 expenditure to develop design plans for a proposed […]
Town of Winnsboro looking to impose six-month moratorium on certain development
September 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro town council voted 3-0 Tuesday night to place a six-month moratorium on permits, approvals or other authorization for certain developments within the Town. Council members Demetrius Chatman and Danny Miller were not present at the meeting. “With residential development knocking on our door right now and with more coming, we need to […]
Fairfield County Council candidates have their say
September 19, 2024 By
Candidates Carl Bell, Ann Corrao, & Tim Roseborough did not submit comments Sarah Bryant, District 6 Candidate I grew up in Columbia and attended The University of South Carolina. After earning a doctorate in economics and finance, I was blessed to work for many years in government, consulting, and universities in Washington, DC, London, England, […]
Fairfield County Council candidate forum set for 9/26
September 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A candidate forum featuring the candidates running for seats on Fairfield County Council will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Christ Central Community Center, in downtown Winnsboro. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the candidates will take their seats on stage at 7 p.m. to answer questions. Emcees will be […]
Town Hall undergoing mold mitigation
September 19, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As a paint and construction crew began tearing wallpaper off the walls of town hall on the morning of Sept. 9, during scheduled repair/paint work, town officials say a black substance that appeared to be mold or mildew was discovered on the kitchen wall of the 200-year-old building. “First Class Construction had begun […]
Restoring Downtown
September 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Douglas Building, above, and the former Chamber of Commerce building, below, both on Congress St. in Winnsboro, are undergoing renovations as a part of the Town’s downtown restoration efforts.
