BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood voters gave the nod to Sloan Griffin, III in Tuesday night’s special election to fill the two remaining years on the town council seat vacated by Bryan Franklin in November when he was elected mayor. With only a 7.06 percent turnout, possibly the lowest in the town’s history, Griffin, with 118 votes […]
Council looks at annexation, security, zoning at retreat
February 13, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The annual town council retreat held Saturday at The Manor focused on annexation, zoning, the farmers market, security for council meetings, the budget and more, including a presentation by Jay Bender, media attorney who represents the S. C. Press Association. Bender discussed ways governments can be more open and achieve transparency by complying […]
Rec Center, Market funding sent forward to council
February 13, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The County Administration and Finance Committee recommended to council the allocation of $130,000 Monday evening for two capital building projects intended to contribute to the overall health of Fairfield County residents – a fitness center and the Farmer’s Market building. The the recommended funds come from the existing $500,000 capital building projects budget. […]
Suspects arrested for armed robberies
February 13, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Three suspects wanted for two armed robberies in Fairfield County have been arrested, Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery said. Nycholas D Price, 27, of the Mitford area, has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, for twice robbing the Grand […]
Council votes to outlaw dog tethering
February 13, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County voted unanimously Monday night to unleash a ban on animal tethering, an important protection animal advocates say will help reduce animal injuries and abuse cases. Members of the Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society as well as staff from the county animal shelter were on hand to celebrate the ordinance. “It’s been […]
Mitford man arrested for armed robberies
February 7, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – A suspect wanted for two armed robberies in Fairfield County has been arrested, Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery has announced. Nycholas D Price, 27, of the Mitford area, has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime on Jan. 31, 2020, […]
Winnsboro, Blythewood reach water agreement
February 6, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – After 20 years, a new water agreement is being finalized between the towns of Winnsboro and Blythewood. The Winnsboro town council voted Tuesday evening to pass first reading on a new water service agreement with Blythewood. The second and final vote and public hearing on the agreement will be held at the Feb. […]
Hemp: The Future of Farming in Fairfield?
February 6, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – The first misconception Joe Wilkes would like to dispel is the idea that hemp is the same thing as marijuana; it’s not. The hemp plants he’s growing on his family’s farm in Fairfield County are limited by law to 0.3% THC, the chemical in marijuana that causes a high. By contrast, plants grown […]
Blythewood TC/PC meeting begins with dinner, ends with coffee confrontation
February 6, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – What promised to be an informative though less than riveting review Monday evening of the purposes, responsibilities and processes of the town’s boards and commissions by Town Administrator Brian Cook, ended with a disgruntled former coffee vendor verbally holding the council and planning commission hostage for close to half an hour. The evening […]
Ridge View High School student charged with sexual assault on another student
January 31, 2020 By
Four students from Ridge View High School are facing charges for their involvement in two separate assaults. One incident happened after school on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Three students, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old, held the victim down on the floor while a fourth student (15-years-old) committed a criminal sexual act against a 15-year-old male victim, […]
