WINNSBORO – County council pushed through first and second readings (5-2) on a redistricting plan for Fairfield County in less than a week and without public discussion or a public forum on the plan. At the Nov. 22 council meeting, Councilman Douglas Pauley accused Chairman Moses Bell of unilaterally submitting a draft plan without informing […]
Bell pushing redistricting thru
November 24, 2021 By
Pauley: Mr. Bell’s Decisions Not In Best Interest of County WINNSBORO – Redistricting is an inherently political process, and that reality was on full display at Monday night’s Fairfield County Council meeting. After passing first reading of an ordinance adopting a redistricting plan by a 5-2 vote Thursday night, council members passed second reading of […]
Regional Transit Rodeo
November 24, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – County council recognized the Fairfield Transit department at Monday night’s council meeting for their award winning participation earlier this month in the Regional Transit Rodeo competition. Director of the county’s transit system, Diana White, center, introduced, from left, Darryl Stout and Stephon Willingham of the maintenance department which won second overall in the […]
Council hires new county admin
November 23, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – After six months and six unsuccessful tries to fill the vacancy left by former Fairfield County Administrator Jason Taylor, council voted to hire Columbia native Malik Whitaker during a special called meeting last week. Whitaker will assume his new duties with the county on Dec. 2. The vote was unanimous to offer Whitaker […]
Fairfield council majority caves to request to give $4k to first responders
November 10, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County first responders are getting bigger bonuses from the American Rescue Plan after all. On Monday night, Fairfield County Council voted 7-0 to increase full time first responder bonuses from $1,200 to $4,000. But the unanimous vote doesn’t reflect the deep divisions among council members leading up to Monday night’s final reading. […]
Bell claims council members are county employees, eligible for ARP
November 4, 2021 By
Video Differs with Media Report on Bell’s Brush-Up with 1st Responders WINNSBORO – In a confrontation with Fairfield County first responders following last week’s county council meeting, a video showed Council Chairman Moses Bell, when asked whether he thought he was a county employee, responding, “Yes, I am.” During a council meeting earlier that evening, […]
Fairfield’s majority 4 take heat over vote on rescue funds for first responders
October 26, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – “Thank you for slapping us in the face.” That’s what one first responder uttered after the majority four Fairfield County Council members voted to spend more taxpayer money on themselves and recreation in their districts than on first responders who face COVID-19 every day. On Monday, with the council chambers packed with about […]
Former FMH property sells for $1.5M
September 30, 2021 By
WINNBORO – After discussing the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital property sale and other items in an executive session that lasted a little over an hour, council voted 5-1 on third reading to sell the property, all doctors’ offices and the John Martin building to Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center for $1.5 million. The property and […]
State awards $30 million for internet
September 16, 2021 By
More Than 1,000 Fairfield Homes to Receive Internet in Next 18 Months WINNSBORO – Act 175 aimed to plug Internet coverage gaps in South Carolina’s rural areas, including Fairfield County. While full coverage remains elusive a year later, the state has taken strides toward expanding and enhancing service, according to state officials. On Monday night, […]
Critics: Roof repair ordinance full of pork
August 26, 2021 By
Hoof & Paw President Outlines Desperate Needs of Animal Shelter WINNSBORO – Critics of a recently approved $1.05 million capital improvements plan say the deal is loaded with pork. On Monday night, Fairfield County Council – by a slim 4-3 margin – approved final reading of the measure, which is being paid for from the […]
