Public Input sought May 26 at The Manor 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 either a roundabout at the intersection of McNulty Street […]
Emergency broadband now available in Fairfield
May 20, 2021 By
A temporary FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit program is now available to Fairfield County households who are struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The FCC has announced that Enrollment applications became available to consumers on May 12, 2021. The benefit provides: Up to $50/month discount for broadband services; Up to $75/month discount for households […]
Council expected to vote Thursday night for Gerald Seals as interim admin
May 19, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – In a third attempt in three weeks to hire an interim county administrator, Council Chairman Moses Bell has called a special meeting of council Thursday, May 20, at 6 p.m. to put forth Gerald Seals’ name for the position. Seals served as county administrator for Richland County, making headlines when the county fired […]
Rex turns down county’s offer for interim county administrator
May 18, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council’s search for a new administrator is heading back to the drawing board. A day after fielding an offer to serve as interim county administrator, former S.C. Superintendent of Education Jim Rex turned down the job. On Monday night, the Fairfield County Council voted 4-3 to offer Rex the position of […]
Shattering the wall of secrecy around Fairfield’s schools chief
May 15, 2021 By
Costly travel, hefty compensation, lack of accountability uncovered EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was produced through a collaboration of The Post and Courier and The Voice of Fairfield County, an Uncovered partner. WINNSBORO — J.R. Green seethed with anger as he read an article in his local newspaper. The school district he leads was on winter break, […]
Man found dead in a Winnsboro motel
May 14, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Department of Public Safety (WDPS) officers were called to the Fairfield Motel on the 321 N. Bypass Friday morning about 10:30 a.m. after motel employees found a middle-aged man dead on the floor in one of the motel’s rooms, according to officials. While officers say foul play is not suspected, the man’s […]
Bell considering educator Jim Rex as interim county administrator
May 14, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council Chairman Moses Bell has scheduled a special called meeting for 6 p.m., Monday evening to consider his nominee to serve as interim county administrator. “[The] agenda will consist of a executive session item to include an interview and discussion with Dr. Jim Rex to potentially serve as interim county administrator […]
Co-op board election set for May 17-21
May 13, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD/WINNSBORO– For the second year in a row, the election of Fairfield Electric Cooperative board members and the annual meeting will be a drive-thru affair. But that’s not expected to dampen member voters from showing up. Until last year, the draw for the annual meeting has been popular giveaways: – a free used car, lawn […]
Griffin girls finish 2nd in region
May 13, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – At the Region 4-3A meet, the Griffin girls team finished in second place behind Mid-Carolina, while the Griffin Boys placed last, but junior Joshua Mosley continued to dominate in the distance events, pulling first place finishes in the 800m run (2:11.12), the 1600m run (5:01.97) and the 3200m run (10:42.20). Other top-five finishes […]
National Day of Prayer
May 13, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Churches and community members in Fairfield County came together last Wednesday at Fortune Springs Park for a National Day of Prayer service. Rev. Rebekah Carpenter, pastor of Sion Presbyterian, Rev. Ethan Brown, pastor of Stephen Greene Baptist, Jerry Spence, member of Gordon Memorial Methodist, Bishop Jeffrey Williams, pastor of Jesus Christ’s Church, Dr. […]
