This is to serve as a note of thanks to Sheriff Herman Young for his many years of selfless and dedicated service to the people of Fairfield County. He is a respected leader here in our community, as well as across our state’s law enforcement community. Transcending all social and economic lines, he ably served […]
We Need More Like Him
August 8, 2014 By
A godly man was buried in the town of Winnsboro this past week. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Mr. J.B. Hegler could safely say that he has gone on to receive his reward and inherit the kingdom prepared for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. He touched the lives of perhaps thousands of […]
A Better Spot
August 1, 2014 By
The Interim County Administrator failed to mention that the County Council had previously been presented a letter dated Oct. 8, 2013 from the Wateree Home Owners Association (WHOA), which provided data on moving the Ridgeway EMS station nearer to the lake. Three miles down Old Windmill Road to the corner of River Road, to be […]
The Race is On
August 1, 2014 By
With humble appreciation, I would like to thank everyone in District 3 who signed the petition to have me participate in the General Election on Nov. 4 as a nominee for the Fairfield County Council, District 3. I exceeded the minimal number of signatures required by state law and I have recently received my letter […]
It’s the Arts
August 1, 2014 By
In The State newspaper on July 9, Frank Bruni of The New York Times wrote an article on Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. He stated that he was curious about the perspective of a leader who had clearly gotten a whole lot right. The article stated Riley’s reasons for pushing for the Spoleto Festival as: “It […]
Voting for Dollars
August 1, 2014 By
Why do Fairfield County Administration and Council members insist individual Council members get money each year to buy school supplies for students to attend school? At a recent Fairfield County School Board meeting it was revealed that the District had a $1.5 million fund balance left over from the year before. One Board member suggested […]
No Kidding
August 1, 2014 By
Are you kidding me? Just like hot dogs, apple pie and fireworks, going to yard sales is a tradition. Is that what we voted for you for, to limit yard sales and charge us fees on top of all the other fees and taxes we have to pay? I don’t think so. Also, what about […]
Getting Grabby
August 1, 2014 By
The towns of Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro are gearing up for the annual Big Grab 43-mile yard sale on Sept. 5 and 6. This is one of the largest events in the area and draws crowds from all over S.C. and N.C. to visit our towns, shop for antiques, collectibles and bargains, dine in our […]
Passing the Torch
July 25, 2014 By
Too often it is all too true, that phrase that rings with regret, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” But Fairfield County did know, we think, what they’ve had at the top of their Sheriff’s Office for the last 22 years, and Herman Young’s six consecutive successful bids for that office seem […]
Stop Settling
July 18, 2014 By
Why do we settle for mediocrity? We here in Fairfield County should take great pride in the fact that during the “Drawdy Park Fiasco” no one died, not one person was fired, no one was reprimanded, no one in the County office was taken to task for accountability or responsibility. How fortunate are we? Very, […]
