To me, Ridgeway has always been, and remains, more “Mayberry” than “Mayberry.” If anything, Andy Griffith’s show was art imitating life. Ridgeway, in my time, has been a place full of characters…some good, some bad, never boring or dull. Ridgeway, like Mayberry, is not in chaos but is thriving. We have a main street that […]
Letters: Candidate Announces
October 18, 2018 By
I am proud to announce my candidacy for Fairfield County Council representative, District 7. I will run a positive campaign focused on the economic continuity of families and children, improving our public schools, stabilizing our jobs market, and positioning Historic Winnsboro in South Carolina’s billion-dollar hospitality and tourism industry. I am present to fulfill the […]
Woman tells gripping story of addiction and recovery
October 11, 2018 By
It was the fall of 2006. I was in junior high with high honor roll. A connected circle of friends. Happy. Friendly. Well liked. At least in public eye. I just had my son at sixteen. I did not see this as a happy time as my mother did not approve. She was angry I […]
Letters: Be Safe, Vote Bond
October 11, 2018 By
I am writing this letter to express my support of the Richland 2 bond referendum because of the safety and security improvements that are the base of the bond. I am an active parent in the Richland 2 School District and have 4 children currently enrolled in Richland 2 schools. I have spent countless hours volunteering […]
Guest Editorial: Wrinkle doesn’t put a hitch in RAC
October 11, 2018 By
The 22nd Annual Rock Around the Clock (RAC) Festival is in the books. And it was a good one. Even with the hot, humid weather it was a stellar turnout both Friday and Saturday. We would like to thank all of our sponsors who make the Festival possible. We have faithful sponsors who have been […]
Tech Bytes: How to Manage Online Ads
October 11, 2018 By
Want to stop all the ads you get for things you just bought or things suggested for you to buy? Go to Google’s home page like you are doing a search and log in to your account. Click or tap the circle in the upper corner with your initial inside or your picture and a […]
Guest Editorial: Martin answers unsigned letter
October 4, 2018 By
I am responding to an unsigned letter to the editor titled A Letter from the Resistance, published in the Sept. 27 issue of The Country Chronicle. Councilwoman Angela Harrison has since come forward to identify herself as the writer of the editorial. While Councilwoman Harrison is passionate in her beliefs, her comments are patently not […]
Letter: R2 Uses Smoke & Mirrors
October 4, 2018 By
I attended a presentation a few weeks ago to learn more about the proposed bond referendum for Richland Two. It is my understanding that Richland Two is requesting two separate votes for a total of $468 million dollars, calling it a referendum for mostly security items. I want safe schools like everyone in South Carolina. I was […]
Letter: $468M Bond Too Costly
October 4, 2018 By
I read the article on the 20th of Sept. and agree that we cannot afford another tax increase because of a school board when the previous bonds have not been repaid. We also cannot support a bond when the plan is to repair and improve the newest high school, Westwood High. Didn’t they just overpay […]
Guest Editorial: I can’t support $428M school bond
September 20, 2018 By
I attended the July School Board meeting when the Superintendent Baron Davis and the Board voted unanimously to remove the “absolute prohibition” from the by-laws that prevented board members from benefitting financially from their dealings with the school district. The district instead reverted to the state purchasing guidelines which have much more flexible acquisition procedures. […]
