PUERTO RICO – Gabby Waden closed out her college volleyball career at Mississippi State having accomplished just about everything that she wanted to do. The former Blythewood High School standout went to an up-and-coming Southeastern Conference program and helped make it better. After graduating in spring 2022, she spent her fifth year of eligibility in […]
Who is responsible for Fairfield’s $1.4M IRS form assessments?
January 4, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Interim Fairfield County Administrator Laura Johnson informed council on Dec. 18, 2023, that six months earlier and apparently without council’s knowledge or consent, she authorized $1,184,417.11 in unbudgeted funds to be paid from the general fund to the Internal Revenue Service for penalties and interest stemming from late, incorrect and unfiled healthcare tax […]
Fairfield County audit to be late… again
January 4, 2024 By
WNNSBORO – During the Dec. 11, 2023 county council meeting, Interim County Administrator Laura Johnson stated, “The audit is going well,” as she began her audit report. She next said that it was going to be late again this year. She said she doesn’t know how late, but that it definitely wouldn’t be ready by […]
Town of Blythewood, MPA file to settle lawsuits
January 3, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood and MPA Strategies have reached a settlement. The settlement concerns MPA’s Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town and the countersuit filed by the Town against MPA. It was signed Dec. 28, 2023 by both parties – the Town and MPA’s owner and CEO, Ashley Hunter. However, the Town’s […]
Town to restore burned out Thespian Hall, Tavern
January 2, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The burned-out hull of what was once two of the town’s crown jewels – the Tavern and Thespian Hall – has been purchased by the Town with the purpose of restoring the property to its glory days. On Tuesday night, the Winnsboro Town Council voted unanimously to purchase the one-acre property for $100,000 […]
Winnsboro man dies in house fire
January 2, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Fairfield County Fire Service was dispatched to a residence on Durham Place Rd. in Winnsboro for a structure fire with an individual inside. Firefighters located the victim and Fairfield County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the scene. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the individual as Mr. […]
Winnsboro is on the move with grants and new investments
December 28, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor said last year that, “one of the things nearest and dearest to me is to see downtown Winnsboro revitalized.” With $12 million in grants under the Town’s belt this year and the prospect of more next year; the annexation of 150 properties into town this year; a new […]
Five file for vacancy on Blythewood Town Council
December 28, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Five Blythewood residents have filed as candidates for a vacancy on the Blythewood Town Council in a special election to be held Feb. 27, 2024. The five are: Patricia Hovis, Erica Page, Raymond Poore, Calvin Smith and Marcus Taylor. The special election is being held to fill the council seat left vacant after […]
Fairfield’s Fitness Challenge set for January 4
December 28, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The start of the new year will also be the start of the fifth annual Get Fit! Fairfield fitness challenge, a 12-week health and weight loss challenge where teams earn points by meeting weight loss and exercise goals and completing weekly fitness challenges. Put on by Fairfield County Parks & Recreation, the […]
Ridgeway Mayor resigns effective end of year
December 21, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway Mayor Heath Cookendorfer has resigned after nine years in the town government. His resignation will be effective Dec. 29, after his final town council meeting of the year. Cookendorfer said he is resigning for personal reasons and will be moving back to his hometown in Kentucky by the end of the year. […]
