$25M+ Investment Will Create Almost 100 Jobs COLUMBIA – Oldcastle APG, a global leading provider of outdoor living and building materials, announced on Thursday plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s more than $25 million investment will create approximately 100 new jobs. Located at 355 Commerce Boulevard in Ridgeway, S.C., Oldcastle APG’s new […]
CT-scan COVID test available at PH-Fairfield
October 8, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Covid-19 Taskforce is offering a CT scan for initial diagnosis of COVID with results provided to prescribing physicians within 24 hours. Protocols include any symptom of COVID and selected high risk individuals. CT-scans are recommended by the World Health Organization when PCR (sometimes known as the ‘nose swab’ testing) tests are […]
Gov. McMaster in Blythewood to issue manufacturing week proclamation
October 8, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Representing Blythewood Mayor Bryan Franklin, Town Councilmen Donald Brock and Sloan Jarvis Griffin were on hand to welcome Governor Henry McMaster to town Friday to issue a proclamation In recognition of National Manufacturing Day and the importance of the manufacturing industry in South Carolina. The governor issued the proclamation during a ceremony at […]
Council fields penny tax questions on virtual town hall webinar
October 8, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – An important local question is on the ballot this year in Fairfield County: a proposed penny sales tax, earmarked to fund a much-needed wastewater treatment plant. If it’s not approved, county officials say, that will mean other, typically less popular, sources of revenue will have to be used to fund the plant – […]
Blythewood schools benefit from $1M grant
October 8, 2020 By
COLUMBIA – Six Blythewood elementary and middle schools will benefit from a $1 million grant Richland School District Two recently received from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). The Whole Child Initiative grant will provide college and career ready resources necessary to successfully build and/or expand the district’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics […]
Fatal accident on Highway 321
October 7, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A single car fatal accident occurred on Highway 321 Bypass about 3:10 p.m., Wednesday according to Highway Patrol officer Matt Southern. The driver was wearing a seat belt. According to the report, the vehicle was southbound on Highway 321 when it left the right side of the road, the driver over-corrected and […]
Attempted murder suspect sought
October 6, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Joshua L Williamson. He is wanted for Attempted Murder. On Oct. 3, Williamson shot his father with a rifle and choked his mother until she became unconscious, according to the Sheriff’s office. Williamson left the scene driving a black […]
Proposed wastewater treatment plant site includes sports complex, water recreation, shopping and more
October 1, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – With a $1.8 million land deal being proposed by Fairfield County, a partnership between the county and the Town of Blythewood is on track to check two big items off of local wish lists: a much-needed wastewater treatment plant and a ballfield complex for youth sports teams. Fairfield County Council Chair Neil […]
Town seeks new attorney
October 1, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council is looking for a new town attorney. The Town’s former attorney, Jim Meggs, retired last month after serving either part time or full time for almost 10 years. He notified the mayor and council in a letter on June 1 of his retirement to be effective Sept. 1. Meggs was […]
Green’s trustee evaluation mixed
October 1, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Emblematic of how it usually votes on most major issues, the majority of Fairfield County school board trustees gave Superintendent Dr. J.R. Green glowing reviews on his annual performance evaluation. “Great job!” one trustee wrote. “Excellent continued work and leadership,” another trustee wrote. The accolades, however, come in spite of Green’s repeated non-compliance […]
