BLYTHEWOOD – Want to have a say in how Blythewood grows in the next few years? Then fill out the Stakeholder Survey. The multiple choice questions are easy and shouldn’t take more than 8 or 10 minutes to complete. Just click here. And those who would like to be entered for a drawing of several […]
Town honors municipal clerk
May 6, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week celebrated May 2 – 8, Blythewood Mayor Bryan Franklin presented a proclamation in honor of Blythewood’s town clerk, Melissa Cowan, during Monday evening’s council meeting at The Manor. Franklin said his presentation was on behalf of all the Blythewood town council members. “Melissa is an […]
Despite tight budget, Trapp requests $20K for a council newsletter
April 29, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – It was a week’s worth of fireworks as Fairfield County Council crept closer to adopting a proposed $44.6 million budget. On Monday night, the council approved the spending plan by a 5-2 vote. Council members Clarence Gilbert and Doug Pauley voted in opposition. Third reading could come as early as the council’s next […]
Town, MPA sign; council may have violated FOIA
April 29, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After months of acrimonious council discussions concerning contract negotiations between Blythewood Mayor Bryan Franklin and MPA Strategies, the climate has turned legal. While Franklin was one of two members of council who voted against contracting with MPA Strategies to handle promotional services and grant writing for the town, he, Town Administrator Carroll Williamson […]
Penny tax may bring roundabout to Boney/McNulty intersection
April 29, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As part of the Richland County Transportation Penny Tax program, the town is in line to have Creech Road extended from Blythewood Road down to Main Street (Highway 21/Wilson Boulevard) as well as the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of McNulty Street and Boney Road. Before plans are drawn up for […]
Ridgeway angel wings may violate zoning ordinance
April 22, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – Two giant angel wings painted last week on the side of the Olde Town Hall Restaurant in downtown Ridgeway are causing a stir and may have broken a law, according to the town’s zoning administrator. Ridgeway resident Patsy Palmer, who consigned the painting, reportedly said she had permission from town council to have […]
Uncovered: Small town government corruption calls for changes at SC Statehouse, but progress is slow
April 15, 2021 By
COLUMBIA — With time running out on their 2021 calendar, South Carolina lawmakers have made little progress toward closing ethics loopholes for big-spending special government district leaders. Nor have they given the state’s top law enforcement agency the money it says it needs to better investigate public corruption. But influential legislators say they remain committed […]
Taylor named town manager after resigning from County
April 15, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – After two votes four days apart, the Winnsboro town council got it right – hiring Fairfield County Administrator Jason Taylor as its new town manager effective July 5, 2021. The announcement of Taylor’s hiring was emailed to The Voice on April 9 after the first vote which occurred just a few hours after […]
Council eyes slashing budget
April 15, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County staff say they’ve potentially found up to $750,000 in debt collection revenue that could help plug a $3.5 million deficit in the proposed 2022 budget. At a budget meeting Tuesday, County Administrator Jason Taylor reported the former Fairfield Community Hospital still owes the county about $1.26 million. Up to half, or […]
Public comment allowed at tonight’s Fairfield County Council meeting
April 12, 2021 By
County council meeting tonight, Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m. WINNSBORO – Public comment will be allowed at tonight’s (April 12) county council meeting, but only at the beginning of the meeting and only on items that are listed on the agenda. Those who wish to speak must arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign up. […]
