The Richland 2 School Board met Tuesday night at Polo Road Elementary. Notably absent from the agenda was a Facility Report. No information on the building of Elementary School #19 or the new Student Education Center on Clemson University Extension or the District Office Renovation was covered during the meeting. While also not reported during […]
Local Hero
May 17, 2013 By
We are approaching Memorial Day, when our thoughts should turn to the sacrifices made by all the men and women in uniform in all our wars. I ask that this year we honor the memory of Kitt Rion McMaster Jr. of Winnsboro as representing all who have served. Kitt’s first overseas assignment was in England […]
The Un-Free Market
May 17, 2013 By
Santee Cooper is a state-owned utility. A $900,000 state loan, in my opinion, puts our local town tax and state tax paying restaurants in direct competition with a state-run business. Doesn’t anyone else feel there is something wrong with this idea? Billie Bierer Blythewood
Budget Ballyhoo and the Reality of Perception
May 17, 2013 By
Although the public hearing for Fairfield County’s 2013-2014 budget was held three weeks ago, Monday night Council chambers were abuzz with more static than an offshore pirate radio station as citizens from both ends of the county pounded the microphone and bent Council’s collective ear. While an impressive turnout petitioned Council for more recreational opportunities, […]
Togetherness
May 3, 2013 By
The truth can be a hard thing to take, particularly if it is unpleasant. And especially if it is true. The truth is that it is easier to get a bad reputation than it is to get rid of one. And right now, Fairfield County seems to have one, and in the worst places. As […]
R2 Board OK’s 9.1 Mill Hike
May 2, 2013 By
The Richland 2 School Board met for a special called Meeting – or maybe it was a work session – Tuesday night. They didn’t seem to know which it was. The District’s own publicity called it both. The Chairman called the ‘work session’ to order saying he hoped it would be no more than an […]
The Historic Future
April 26, 2013 By
Time heals all wounds. Unless your wound is a leaking roof or exposed wiring. Time does not heal those things. It makes them worse. Much worse. For historic architecture, stemming the tide of time requires constant maintenance and upkeep. Occupancy also seems to help; something there is about a building that wants people in it. […]
R2 Board Needs Better Budget Prep
April 25, 2013 By
The second public hearing for next year’s Richland 2 general fund budget was to begin at 5 p.m., Tuesday evening, at Westwood High School. Unfortunately, the public hearing was almost over before the Board even mustered a quorum. While there were several in the audience, not much of an effort was made by Board members […]
Marathons are timed events
April 18, 2013 By
Nearly three years ago, the Richland 2 community began hearing the phrase, “This is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” First said by Superintendent Katie Brochu, then cabinet members and now district staff – it is the response whenever this question is posed: “When will we see measurable results from all the new initiatives that […]
Who Writes This Stuff?
April 12, 2013 By
You can tell by James Denton’s ‘Battle of the Bonds’ editorial (April 5) that he does not have to pay property taxes in Fairfield County. First of all, Fairfield County’s School District receives almost $31 million a year to spend. Their own auditor said millions could be saved each year by cutting unnecessary spending. Second, […]
