WINNSBORO – It’s been years since Fairfield county and municipal leaders first floated a concept of a regional water and sewer authority. Now that its composition has been finalized, the group plans to chart new waters as it attempts to define and fulfill its mission of enhancing economic development in Fairfield County. “Industry absolutely has […]
County approves new industry, rehab company
January 31, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County kicked off 2019 by finalizing a major economic development project and leasing the rehabilitation center on the Fairfield Memorial Hospital campus. County Council members voted unanimously Monday night on final approval of a fee-in-lieu of taxes, or FILOT, agreement for MLily, a Chinese-owned mattress company set to launch operations this year […]
Ready to Serve
January 17, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Four County Councilmen were sworn into office during a 5 p.m. special session Monday evening. Re-elected to office for a second term were Douglas Pauley (District 6) and Mikel Trapp (District 2), both in the center. Clarence Gilbert, left, (District 7) and Moses Bell, right, (District 1) were newly elected. Councilman Neil Robinson […]
Taylor: It was a very good year for Fairfield
January 2, 2019 By
2019 Review: New Industries Brought Jobs, Investment to Fairfield County WINNSBORO – A year and a half ago, a Lowcountry newspaper lamented Fairfield County’s double digit unemployment. What a difference a couple of years has made. Today, the county’s unemployment rate has shrunk to 3.1 percent and, according to County Administrator Jason Taylor, industrial prospects […]
China-based mattress manufacturer coming to former Mack Truck plant
December 13, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., announced Monday that it plans to establish new operation, Healthcare US Co., Ltd., in Fairfield County. The company’s $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs in the county. Healthcare US Co., Ltd. is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot, Fairfield County facility in the first quarter […]
Council says goodbye to Smith
December 13, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Billy Smith is going out like Ted Williams. Since his election four years ago, the departing Fairfield County Council chairman has set a new standard for Fairfield County government from bringing parliamentary procedures to meetings to getting things done. Smith, his council and administration have challenged a major utility over a failed nuclear […]
Council OKs animal ordinance
December 13, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – For a brief moment, Fairfield County’s new animal control ordinance seemed like it might freeze in its tracks. In the end, however, Fairfield County Council voted 5-0 Monday night on final reading of the new ordinance, which increases fines up to $500 and more specifically defines offenses. Councilman Dan Ruff abstained and Councilman […]
Chinese company launching operations in Mack Truck Plant
December 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Healthcare US Co., Ltd., a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., today announced plans to establish new operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs. Healthcare US Co., Ltd. is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot, Fairfield County facility in the first quarter of 2019. […]
Council to finalize animal law
December 6, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – It could cost up to $500 per violation in the enhanced animal control laws under consideration by Fairfield County Council. Second reading of the draft ordinance passed unanimously last week. While animal rights advocates applaud higher fines and greater guidance for law enforcement, they say the new law, which hasn’t been updated for […]
Animal ordinance set for second vote
November 21, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – After three years of handwringing over amendments to the county’s animal cruelty law, council is expected to have the second of three required readings Monday night on the matter. The proposed changes in the law are not going to be made public, however, until the agenda is released for Monday night’s council meeting, […]
