BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council voted last week to amend its animal care ordinance to be compliant with the Richland County animal care ordinance. In a memo to Council, Town Administrator Brian Cook commented that because the Town contracts by intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Richland County for animal care, the town would have to operate under […]
Free concert in park set for Friday
May 2, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Prepare to be entertained when the Reggie Sullivan band takes the stage in Doko Meadows Park Friday night with Christina Bhola opening. The concert admission and parking is free, and those attending are encouraged to bring the kids, lawn chairs and blankets. From 6 – 9 p.m., the entertainment will include Jazz, funk, […]
House aims to bring internet to rural areas
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Every campaign year, a popular promise of candidates running for office in Fairfield County is to bring internet to the rural. But, as the year 2020 approaches, pockets of slow or dead internet zones still exist throughout the County. A bipartisan group of lawmakers hopes to change that. Introduced by 14 House Democrats […]
R2 board secretary resigns when asked to verify that McKie is legally seated
May 2, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Chairwoman Amelia McKie’s ongoing ethics problems have prompted another member of the Richland 2 Board of Trustees to resign her officer position. Lindsay Agostini stepped down as secretary of the Richland Two board, but still remains on the board as a voting member. Agostini notified McKie and Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis of her […]
Fishing – medicine for the mind and body
May 2, 2019 By
LAKE WATEREE – In late April, 24 of the top fishing guides and tournament catfishermen from North and South Carolina converged on Lake Wateree for the 2nd Annual Lake Wateree Catfishing event for children with special needs. Under the auspices of the United Special Sportsman Alliance, Inc. (USSA) 34 special needs children, along with their […]
Arts on the Ridge coming Saturday
May 2, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway will be colorfully yarn-bombed and read for visitors on Saturday, May 4, when the 13th annual Arts on the Ridge festival kicks off with a farmer’s market opening at 9 a.m. and festival activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s focus is on Opening Doors to Literary and Artisan Expression […]
Council to relook at H-Tax allocations
May 2, 2019 By
BLYHEWOOD – Town Administrator Brian Cook gave an overview of the Town’s proposed FY 2019-20 budget last week and announced a workshop schedule for council to work out the details of the $1,621,696 budget, which is up from $1,565,114 last year. Looking at possible changes in budgeting for the coming year, Cook said council will […]
6th Annual Hall of Fame Induction
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The 6th annual Fairfield County School District Hall of Fame gala was held April 27 in the school gym. A welcome by Tracie Swilley, Principal of FCHS and the introduction of the inductees was followed by dinner and entertainment by Seven Show Band. This year’s inductees include Russell N. Feaster, Sr., Jessie C. […]
Chalk Walk
May 2, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Teachers, students, parents and friends joined the annual Chalk Walk at Fairfield Central High School last week to celebrate education and raise funds for scholarships. After stretching and warming up, the walkers made several turns around the track.
Ridgeway man charged with assault and battery
April 30, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Ridgeway man has been arrested and charged with assault and battery on Monday, April 29. Robert Wayne, 30, was taken into custody after he reportedly assaulted and held a Ridgeway resident against his will in a residence on Longtown Road. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 on Monday afternoon. Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) […]
