Council Sends Revised Ordinance Back to Committee WINNSBORO – When a proposed revision to the Fairfield County Animal Ordinance was included in the agenda packet for second reading at the Sept. 23 council meeting, the American Kennel Club (AKC) learned about it and stirred the pot by releasing a statement opposing the ordinance. “A second […]
Fairfield County Council candidates have their say
September 19, 2024 By
Candidates Carl Bell, Ann Corrao, & Tim Roseborough did not submit comments Sarah Bryant, District 6 Candidate I grew up in Columbia and attended The University of South Carolina. After earning a doctorate in economics and finance, I was blessed to work for many years in government, consulting, and universities in Washington, DC, London, England, […]
News Analysis: Fairfield County Council defers seating SAT committee
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO- During the Aug. 26 Fairfield County council meeting, council voted unanimously to postpone the finalization of appointments for the County’s Accommodations Tax [Advisory] Committee after District 1 Councilman Dan Ruff asked then-Deputy County Administrator Synthia Williams to provide more details on how selections for the advisory committee are made. The details Williams provided were […]
Fairfield County Council quietly purchases property for wastewater plant
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County government quietly purchased a property on the Broad River last month where it plans to build a proposed wastewater treatment plant. But the property purchase was not revealed to at least some county council members and some Fairfield Joint Water and Sewer System (FJWSS) board members, including the chair of the […]
Funding of Sheriff’s Office, Animal Shelter top public concerns for budget
June 20, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council is expected to pass third and final reading of the FY 2024-25 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, June 24. After council voted at the June 10 meeting to approve the first eight of 10 motions to amend the budget, the issue of pay raises for the Sheriff’s office […]
RW awards $10K to Chamber for tourism
June 20, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – After approving its FY 2024-25 budget of $627,411, at its regular June 13 Ridgeway town council meeting, councilmembers unanimously approved awarding $10,000 of its Hospitality Tax revenue to the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Dillon Pullen came before council requesting the funds, saying it would be used to promote tourism in […]
Fairfield’s budget deferred; vote reset for June 24
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield leaders backed off approving final reading of the 2024-2025 budget in the face of push back from the community and one council member over concerns about adequate pay for Sheriff’s deputies. Fairfield residents peppered council members with complaints over the budget, saying it failed to adequately compensate sheriff deputies. Chief Deputy Brad […]
Lack of transparency overshadows Fairfield County’s FY2024-25 budget
June 6, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Transparency concerning the county’s FY2024-25 budget has been a bone of contention since April when the budget process began. “I don’t think we’re ready to pass a budget right now,” Randy Bright said when addressing council during a public hearing for the budget that was held in the afternoon at a special called […]
Fairfield’s draft budget has $2.5 million shortfall
April 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – It’s another budget year and once again, Fairfield County likely has to dip into reserves to deliver a balanced budget. On Monday night, council members voted unanimously to approve first reading of the proposed $44.6 million budget. Two more readings are required to finalize the budget. Because Fairfield County Council chooses to vote […]
Court stays Town of Winnsboro’s solid waste payments
April 18, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is entitled to an order staying the requirement for payment of a monthly $63 per ton waste disposal fee to the Fairfield County government, Judge Brian Gibbons, Chief Administrative Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit ruled last week. The stay was ordered until a final order of the Court […]
