FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department is not commenting on a reported chase and subsequent crash involving two County Sheriff’s Department vehicles in pursuit of another vehicle, which ended with a shooting with injuries. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night, with the chase commencing on Highway 321 and ending in the vicinity […]
Fanning, McDaniel laud JWC water
January 16, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The Jenkinsville Water Company’s president Greg Ginyard was awash in adulation during the company’s annual meeting last week. Ginyard announced that the company’s water had, for the second time in two years, received the “Best Tasting Water in SC award.” This, despite facing multiple DHEC violations citing tainted water supplies. Sen. Mike Fanning […]
Census job fair set for Saturday
January 16, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Looking for work? Want to earn $14.50 – $15.50 per hour, aid training and flexible hours? Then you won’t want to miss this opportunity being offered right here in Blythewood. The 2020 Census will hold two job fairs at the Blythewood Library – one this week and another one next month. The first […]
Council looks at no tethering for dogs
January 9, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County is one vote away from unleashing a ban on animal tethering, an important protection animal advocates say will help reduce animal injuries and abuse cases. On Dec. 9, council members unanimously passed second reading of the ordinance, which also includes provisions curtailing animal hoarding. Third and final reading will likely occur […]
R2 board OKs $1,000 bonuses for teachers
January 8, 2020 By
Revenue Source is $16.9M Budget Surplus COLUMBIA – Richland Two school board approved $1,000 bonuses for its 3,600 district employees during a special called meeting Tuesday night. The district allocated $4.1 million of a $16.9 million budget surplus for teachers and all full-time permanent employees. Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis said the allocation is an effort […]
WPDS searches for missing person
January 6, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Allen Jeter Johnson, 57, is missing and the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is asking the public to contact the Department should they see him or know of his whereabouts. Johnson was last seen Friday, Jan. 3, about 12 noon when he walked from his residence. He was wearing black pants and a […]
Taylor: It was a very good year for Fairfield
January 2, 2020 By
2019 In Review: New Industries Brought Jobs, Investment to Fairfield County WINNSBORO – A year and a half ago, a Lowcountry newspaper lamented Fairfield County’s double digit unemployment. What a difference a couple of years has made. Today, the county’s unemployment rate has shrunk to 3.1 percent and, according to County Administrator Jason Taylor, industrial […]
Sea Pro Boats expands to Fairfield County
January 2, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Another new company is coming to Fairfield County, bringing with it a $3 million investment and as many as 135 new jobs. Sea Pro Boats, LLC is expanding its South Carolina operations to Fairfield County and will be located in the former Fazio Building at 396 State Highway 34 East in Winnsboro. A […]
State cuts funding for Fatherhood Coalition
January 2, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Barring a Christmas miracle, the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition is in danger of shutting down. The Coalition, which serves Fairfield County and is part of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, is slated to cease operations Dec. 31. State funding cuts are to blame. Santanna Hayes with the coalition’s Fairfield County office […]
Teen shot by masked gunman
January 2, 2020 By
COLUMBIA – A 15-year-old was shot multiple times just outside of Blythewood (29016) after a gunman approached him and asked if he (the teen) had any weed, Richland County officials reported. Deputies are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the Palmetto Palms mobile home park located in the 9400 block of Wilson Boulevard near where […]
