WINNSBORO – Political newcomer Demetrius Chatman, 33, was sworn into the Winnsboro Town Council July 2 where he will take the seat for District 3. While it’s his first time to hold an elected office, Chatman said he is prepared. “I’ve been going to the meetings and talking to people in my district about things […]
County Council casts second vote approving rezoning of golf course
July 11, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – On Tuesday night, Richland County Council cast a second vote in as many weeks in favor of a rezoning that could turn a former golf course bordering Crickentree neighborhood into hundreds of homes. A third vote, to be taken Sept. 17, will be the final say on the issue. The 9-1-1 vote came […]
Mayor’s seat, 2 council seats open for November election
July 11, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Three seats on Blythewood Town Council will be on the town’s election ballot Nov. 5 – two council seats and the mayor’s seat. Because the mayor’s seat has term limits, Mayor J. Michael Ross will not seek re-election. Councilman Eddie Baughman told The Voice that he will be seeking re-election. Councilman Malcolm Gordge, […]
Council OKs zoning for land for incinerator despite heated opposition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County incinerator proposal remains a hot topic between Winnsboro area residents and county leaders. Over the objections of residence in attendance, Fairfield County Council voted 5-2 Monday night to rezone 11 acres off Old Airport Road as part of a plan to replace a wood chipper with an incinerator. Council members […]
Town Hall hiring for Census
July 11, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Hall will host a hiring event on July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the US Census Bureau’s campaign to hire almost 6,000 people across Lexington, Richland and Kershaw Counties. The first phase of hiring started on June 10, and training began in late July. These will be […]
County, School District promise free MTC tuition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Providing free technical college tuition to financially struggling students is noble. Supporters say the Fairfield County taxpayer-funded Promise Program initiative will open college to more students and boost the local workforce. On Monday, representatives from Fairfield County, the Fairfield County School District and Midlands Technical College inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging […]
Perfect Score for Restaurant Next Door
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – If the owners of downtown Winnsboro’s newest restaurant, RND (Restaurant Next Door) look happy, it may be because they received the distinction last week of receiving a score of 100 when DHEC dropped by for an unannounced inspection of the restaurant’s kitchen. RND opened June 16. Owners are Shaun (center) and Crystal (right) […]
CIAO!
July 11, 2019 By
ITALY – These members of the Fairfield District Honors Chorus are shown here following a performance in Italy. The group and several chaperones spent a week touring and performing in Florence, Rome, Pisa and other places of interest in Italy.
County reassessment notices mailed
July 11, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – The Richland County Assessor’s Division recently completed its 2019 countywide reassessment and affected property owners are being notified by mail. The Assessor’s Office said the reassessment was done in accordance with state law and is conducted every five years to ensure that all real property is valued equitably and fairly. Richland County has […]
Chaisson named Head of RWA
July 3, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Kristen Chaisson has been named Head of School by the Richard Winn Academy Board of Directors effective July 1. She has been serving as Interim Head of School since April. Chaisson has been with RWA for four years, serving as a lower and upper school educator and Curriculum Director. “We have witnessed her […]
