BLYTHEWOOD – Since it opened in 2015, the Manor’s bottom line has suffered s from mismanagement in one form or another. For years Richland School District 2 was allowed to use the Manor at no charge and did so frequently. The Blythewood Chamber has a history of receiving free and reduce rates for their […]
Fairfield County Council votes unanimously to raise property taxes
October 16, 2025 By
Received Info on Initiating County-Wide Penny Tax, Bond FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County Council voted last month to raise the ounty’s millage by 8 mills – the second tax increase in as many years. In June, 2023, council voted to raise the millage by 8 mills. County Administrator Vic Carpenter termed the 2025 increase a […]
Fairfield County tax notices going out at end of week
October 16, 2025 By
Residents Encouraged to Review Taxable Value, Check for Tax Relief Eligibility FAIRFIELD COUNTY – As Fairfield County residents receive this year’s property tax and reassessment notices, many are asking why their property taxes have changed. Some increases come from new millage rates while others are linked to reassessed property values. County Auditor Anne Bass and […]
Who’s giving Manor reservations away?
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Manor, Blythewood’s event venue, hasn’t made a profit or broke even since it opened in 2015. Its net loss for fiscal year 2024-25 was the highest loss yet – a staggering $175,375.56, up $34,177.50 over the previous year’s net loss. Documents received in Blythewood town hall’s Sept. 8 response to a Freedom […]
Richland County Town hall meeting on industrial zoning set for Oct. 22
October 16, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – A town hall meeting Oct. 22 regarding the proposed rezoning by Richland County Council of 80.87 acres on Montgomery Road from AG (Agricultural) zoning to HI (Heavy Industrial) zoning. The meeting will be held from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Richland Community Center, 356 Camp Ground Road on Wed., Oct. 22. […]
Blythewood Town Council candidate forum set for Oct. 23
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for two seats on Blythewood Town Council, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church’s Youth Building which is located behind the church facing McNulty Road. Councilman Rich McKenrick is running for re-election, and the other seat is vacant after Councilwoman Erica Page […]
Winnsboro Town Council seeks input for grant
October 9, 2025 By
Grant Could Bring Splash Pad, Other Recreation to Downtown Winnsboro WINNSBORO – Looking for more recreation opportunities in Winnsboro? Then, speak up at a community meeting planned for Tues., Oct. 14, at 12 noon at the town hall, located at 207 N. Congress St., in Winnsboro. The Town of Winnsboro council is seeking public input […]
TOW election set for Sept. 30
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A special election to fill Winnsboro Town Council’s district 3 seat will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30. The election is being held to fill the seat vacated last April when Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected Mayor. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, ending Friday, Sept. 26. At […]
TOW candidates field questions over downtown revival, youth programs, crime and growth
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates vying for Winnsboro Town Council laid out their priorities Sept. 18 at a community forum hosted at Christ Central, fielding questions on downtown revitalization, youth opportunities, crime, and how to manage growth tied to regional development ahead of the Sept. 30 special election. The forum, moderated by former Winnsboro Mayor Dr. […]
Video of Manor incident released to the public
September 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a lengthy, contentious executive session called Monday night, Sept. 22, in which Blythewood Town Council members received legal advice on “Manor operations and incidents,” council voted to release to the public a surveillance video of an incident that occurred in the Manor on Thursday, Sept. 11 involving Mayor Sloan Griffin and a […]
