BLYTHEWOOD – Speaking to members of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning, Richland County Economic Development Director Jeff Ruble revealed more information about what Scout Motors EV will be bringing to Blythewood and the state. The Good Stuff The state’s investment in the Scout venture is closer to $2.4 billion, and the jobs Scout […]
City razing derelict homes, enforcing codes, fully staffing Town boards
April 13, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Code enforcement and redevelopment were ready topics during the April 4 Town of Winnsboro council meeting. Still basking in the community interest shown during a Town Hall meeting attended by more than 80 residents two weeks ago, Town officials talked about having more open discussions with the community in the near future. “I […]
JWC lawsuit tossed against Robinson, County
April 13, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Two days after a judge dismissed the Jenkinsville Water Company’s libel lawsuit against a former Fairfield County councilwoman, a similar suit filed against a second council member has been thrown out too. On March 31, Circuit Judge Brian Gibbons signed an order dismissing litigation filed against Neil Robinson and Fairfield County as a […]
Ridgeway revises business license rules
April 6, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Business license rates will be increasing by 50 percent for out of town owners of in-town Ridgeway businesses, according to a newly revised business license ordinance that was adopted by the Ridgeway Town Council last week. Applicants for business licenses will now be required to submit copies of portions of their state and […]
Winnsboro Town Hall focused on revitalization
April 6, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – More than 80 residents attended what Winnsboro town government officials say is the first of several town hall type meetings to be held to talk with citizens about ways to revitalize the town by harnessing new opportunities and new funding coming Winnsboro’s way. Mayor John McMeekin, Mayor Pro Tem Demetrius Chatman, Town Manager […]
County, town councils break ground for road widening
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County announced details of its plan to upgrade and widen Blythewood Road during a news conference last Thursday at the Richland County Public Works entrance at 437 Blythewood Road, in Blythewood. The road widening is part of a $15.6 million Penny Tax project and will extend west from the I-77 interchange to […]
Did town receive valid ethics opinion concerning Councilman Donald Brock?
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Councilman Rich McKenrick stated during the March 27 town council meeting that, “we received some legal advice in the executive session that was an ethics opinion.” Mayor Bryan Franklin added, “We were advised that Councilman Donald Brock apparently has breached his ethical duty to the Town.” And the Country Chronicle put it in […]
Chatman, Miller returned to Town Council
April 6, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With a total of only 32 votes cast, two unopposed candidates for Winnsboro Town Council are headed back to their seats for four more years. Demetrius Chatman, who represents the District 3 seat on council will begin his second term, while Danny Miller, District 1, will be looking at his eighth term. Voter […]
Details for widening Blythewood Road to be released today, March 30
March 30, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Richland County will announce details of its plan to upgrade and widen Blythewood Road during a news conference at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 30 at the Richland County Public Works entrance at 437 Blythewood Road, in Blythewood. The road widening is part of a $15.6 million Penny Tax project and will extend west […]
With no evidence, council goes after Brock for ethics violation
March 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin wants Donald Brock, a town councilman and potential political rival, held accountable for unspecified “ethics violations.” Franklin did not explain what he meant by “ethics violations.” Brock told The Voice following the meeting that he has not been notified by the SC Ethics Commission of any pending or current investigations […]
