WINNSBORO – Demetria Holmes wants to put Fairfield County in the driver’s seat when it comes to mass transit. Holmes, director of the Fairfield County Transit System, said at Monday night’s council meeting that the agency is launching a marketing plan to take back its role as public transportation for the county population as a […]
Council OKs zoning for land for incinerator despite heated opposition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County incinerator proposal remains a hot topic between Winnsboro area residents and county leaders. Over the objections of residence in attendance, Fairfield County Council voted 5-2 Monday night to rezone 11 acres off Old Airport Road as part of a plan to replace a wood chipper with an incinerator. Council members […]
County, School District promise free MTC tuition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Providing free technical college tuition to financially struggling students is noble. Supporters say the Fairfield County taxpayer-funded Promise Program initiative will open college to more students and boost the local workforce. On Monday, representatives from Fairfield County, the Fairfield County School District and Midlands Technical College inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging […]
County delays action on library purchase
July 3, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Plans to purchase a permanent home for the Fairfield County Library branch in Ridgeway are on hold for now. At a recent administrative committee meeting, council members voted unanimously to table a proposal to buy property the library is currently leasing on South Palmer Street. It was not immediately clear when the matter […]
County defers action on incinerator plan
June 27, 2019 By
WINNSBORO—Fairfield County’s plans to replace a wood chipper with an incinerator is leaving some area residents feeling burned. On Monday night, the Fairfield County Council voted unanimously to postpone final reading of an ordinance to rezone 11 acres of county-owned property off Old Airport Road that would allow for the installation of an incinerator. County […]
College Money
June 20, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council recognized Grier Hensley as the recipient of the South Carolina Association of Counties 2019 Board of Directors Scholarship during their Monday night meeting on June 10. Hensley was the 2019 Valedictorian at Richard Winn, 2019 class president and she was crowned Miss Richard Winn Academy her senior year.
Council reconsiders, passes budget
June 13, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – It took a little longer than expected, but Fairfield County managed to pass its 2019-2020 operating budget Monday night. Separately, council members also approved a series of new taxes and fees largely aimed at boosting tourism related revenue. The council voted 5-0 to approve final reading of the $45.2 million budget. Council members […]
County, school district fund tuition ‘promise’
May 30, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County’s school superintendent says a newly funded program will allow Fairfield County students to attend Midlands Technical College at no cost. Critics, however, say the money would be better spent elsewhere. Last month, the Fairfield County Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to approve second reading of the district’s $45.2 million budget for […]
County Council budget fails; Trapp claims racial bias
May 30, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County doesn’t have a budget. In a 3-3 vote Tuesday night, the proposed $45.2 million budget failed to garner enough support to pass third reading, with one council member claiming the budget was racially biased against African-Americans. Council members supporting the budget were Bertha Goins, Clarence Gilbert and Chairman Neil Robinson. Douglas […]
County unveils ‘new’ market building
May 23, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The opening of the newly renovated market building in downtown Winnsboro on Saturday was grand. Inside, it featured more than 40 vendors for shopping and a near-capacity crowd ready to buy. It was the place to be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located at 117 E. Washington St., behind the clock, the […]
