BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin is either misinformed by Town Administrator Carroll Williamson or is not telling the truth concerning his allegations that The Voice intimidated and bullied Williamson with “numerous inquiries” regarding town attorney Shannon Burnett’s resignation. In the Sept. 23, 2021 issue of the Country Chronicle, Franklin was quoted as saying he had […]
Pushback over redistricting secrecy prompts public comment meeting
December 2, 2021 By
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 […]
Christmas arrives in Ridgeway this weekend
December 2, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – The Ridgeway Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 with the theme of ‘A Season of Hope.’ It will be the third straight day of Christmas festivities for the town with the tree lighting, Santa, carriage rides and caroling at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 and a day […]
Martin’s stores looking for Blue Christmas
December 2, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – For Robbie Martin, running several shops in Ridgeway and Winnsboro – with more planned – has a lot to do with building the kind of small-town atmosphere that creates a destination. “A lot of travelers come through town. Ridgeway is a cut-through to the coast, and in the summertime we get a […]
Jase William Wise
November 30, 2021 By
Jase William Wise, 6, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Barron Funeral Home with full Scout Honors. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Barron Funeral Home. Jase was born […]
Rosborough arrested for murder/non-negligent manslaughter of son
November 29, 2021 By
Brother of shooter: “This is not who she was. She was a wonderful, loving mother.” FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County and Chester County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an address on Old Douglas Road near Blackstock on the evening of Thanksgiving Day, in reference to a six-year-old gunshot victim. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a […]
Winnsboro begins Blythewood metering installations
November 24, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is planning to begin installation of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system in Cobblestone Park on Monday, Nov 29. The system is from Raleigh-based Sensus. “This innovative system will replace monthly manual meter reads with a wireless system that collects multiple remote reads per day, allowing for better leak […]
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 […]
Griffin, McKenrick sworn in
November 24, 2021 By
Blythewood Magistrate Diedra Hightower administered the oath of office to returning Blythewood town council member Sloan Griffin, III, left, with his wife Tinnelle and their son Tristan, and to newly elected council member Rich McKenrick, right, with his wife Theresa. Larry Griffin: I Do Think This Council Can Rebound BLYTHEWOOD – After warm goodbyes all […]
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 […]
