WINNSBORO – Hundreds of new jobs could be coming to Fairfield County in time for Christmas. But even if third reading of the economic development deal with the unnamed company isn’t finalized until early 2019, it won’t upset too many people. “We’re really excited about the prospect of this,” said County Council Chairman Billy Smith. […]
Council taking first vote on new animal cruelty law
November 8, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – It’s been a rough past few years for Fairfield County animals, with stiff penalties for animal cruelty few and far between. Some proposed county level ordinance changes, however, could possibly become law by the end of the year. First reading of an ordinance revising the county’s existing animal control laws could come as […]
Bell, Gilbert win County Council seats
November 8, 2018 By
No surprises in school, Dist. 41 races WINNSBORO – Even though Fairfield County logged an impressive 61.24 percent voter turnout Tuesday, there was little evidence that voters were looking for a change in the direction of the county’s governments. All the county council and school district incumbents were returned to their seats with the exception […]
Candidates speak out
November 1, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield voters had an opportunity to find out what candidates had to say earlier this week during two candidate forums sponsored by the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Candidates for County Council Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 answered questions on Monday evening, and candidates for the School Board of Trustees Districts 1 […]
Candidate forums set for Oct. 29, 30
October 25, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County political candidates for the Nov. 6 election, will be given the opportunity to have their say during two candidate forums sponsored by the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Both forums will be held at the Woman’s Club in downtown Winnsboro. The forum for County Council candidates will be held on Monday, […]
County water authority explained
October 25, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – An otherwise procedural vote to revise Fairfield County Council bylaws flowed into deeper discussion about how a proposed water and sewer authority will function. At its Oct. 8 meeting, the council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution to revise the bylaws addressing how authority board members are appointed. The county and town would […]
Rent cost, no contract muddle ‘village’
October 25, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Taxpayer money, not previously mentioned by the Fairfield County School District Foundation, will help subsidize a ‘teacher village,’ a proposed residential development intended to attract and retain teachers in the District, should the plan move forward. Under questioning by Council members, Foundation and District officials also confirmed that they do not yet have […]
