WINNSBORO – Two seats in the Town of Winnsboro Town Council race are up for re-election on April 2, and one of those seats is contested. Incumbent Clyde Sanders (District 3) is opposed by political newcomer Demetrius Chatman who says he wants to be a leader for progressive change. Sanders, who has served two terms […]
Dogs attack, maul Winnsboro man
March 28, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro man was mauled Saturday by two dogs who were reportedly running loose on the former Mack Truck property off U. S. Highway 321 about 7 a.m. on Friday. A dispatcher notified Sheriff’s deputies that a man was on the ground with two dogs on top of him and another man was […]
Supers take home top pay, benefits
March 28, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Public education isn’t the most profitable profession in South Carolina. For a select few, however, the field can be quite lucrative. In a state where the governor earns $106,078 a year and agency heads like the state superintendent of education make $92,007, many district level school superintendents rake in two to three times […]
Update: R2 board member claims harassment
March 28, 2019 By
Bender: “Public officials have to expect feedback from constituents.” COLUMBIA – Another spat involving a Richland Two board member and law enforcement is further fueling criticisms of elected officials already marred by mounting ethical and legal issues. Columbia area resident Gus Philpott is identified as the subject in a harassment complaint he says Richland Two […]
Council adopts tourism, hospitality taxes
March 28, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – In a series of 4-1 votes, County Council members approved final readings of ordinances that establish a new tourism development fee, a hospitality tax and business registration fee. The ordinance taxes and fees will not go into effect until summer. Councilman Douglas Pauley voted against all three measures, including amendments that deferred implementation […]
Crickentree residents to plead case before PC
March 28, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A request to rezone the former Golf Course of South Carolina property from Traditional Residential Open Space (TROS/RURAL) to Medium Density (RS-MD) is set to be heard by the Richland County Planning Commission on Monday, April 1, at 3 p.m. The property is owned by Texas investment firm E-Capital which purchased the mortgage […]
Cedar Creek church dedicated
March 28, 2019 By
CEDAR CREEK – What began as a plan for growth eight years ago became reality for the members of Cedar Creek Baptist Church when they dedicated their new building on March 17. The 5,762 square-foot building, according to Deacon Jim Chappell, is a single purpose sanctuary that seats 295. “We are going to renovate our […]
McNulty’s taproom brings the music to town
March 28, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was a full house Friday night at McNulty’s Taproom when country music singer Wade Hayes took the stage in the main dining room. The evening kicked off with Hayes visiting with fans out front under the WCOS tent during a fundraiser for the Fairfield Animal Shelter from 6 – 8. At 9 […]
17 Years of Service
March 28, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – Lifelong Blythewood resident Margaret DuBard was honored recently by the Richland County Council for her 17 years of service on the County Conservation Commission. DuBard, who lives in Cedar Creek, was a member of the founding Board of Directors and the first vice-president of the Commission.
Community supports Jenni Sharpe Memorial
March 28, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Community members from all over Fairfield County turned out to support the third annual Jenni Sharpe Memorial 5K on March 23. The event, which funds scholarships for Fairfield County seniors, was initiated after Winnsboro native Jenni Caldwell Sharpe passed away from cancer in 2016. Jenni, a graduate of Richard Winn Academy, and her […]
