WINNSBORO – Fairfield county council members heard from residents about increased concerns that the county might shut down the Farmers Market in downtown Winnsboro. Jamie Vaine, who is the executive director of the 501(c)3 the market operates under and who represents the Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market, said the county’s administration recently began charging the […]
Calvary Independent Baptist burns mortgage
July 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was January 26, 2003, when members of the Calvary Independent Baptist Church joined their Pastor James Davis and First Lady Lorraine Davis in dedicating their new church building on Sandfield Road. After the ribbon cutting at the front door, the congregation filed into the church singing a prayer chant. Last Sunday, 20 […]
Council recommends sending wastewater to the Broad
July 13, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council members unanimously want to dispose of further debate about the direction it takes with the proposed wastewater treatment plant. On Monday night, council members voted 7-0 to recommend that the Fairfield County Joint Water Sewer Authority adopt the proposed Broad River discharge site over Cedar Creek. Council members concluded that […]
Teens, adults repair homes for people in need
July 13, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – It’s organized at locations around the state as a weeklong summer camp for teens and adult church members – not a week of fun and s’mores around the campfire, but of hard work repairing the homes of neighbors in need. The event is called Salkehatchie. “Youth and adults from all over the […]
Fairfield native authors biography of Winnsboro’s Hanna Rion
July 13, 2023 By
Fairfield County native Kitt R. McMaster III authored a revealing cradle-to-grave biography that focuses on the artistic talents and unconventional lifestyle of Winnsboro’s Hanna Rion. A brief sketch of Rion’s life Hanna Rion was born in Winnsboro in 1874 to James Henry and Mary Catherine Rion, who had both made significant contributions to life in […]
Richland County public hearing on dirt road paving is July 18
July 13, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Richland County is forging ahead to amend the county’s Dirt Road Paving ordinance by removing the section in Chapter 21 that has allowed 25 percent of property owners on the road to effectively decline a road paving project. The county’s Interim Transportation Director Michael Maloney recently advised the County’s Transportation Ad Hoc committee […]
‘Hey, You Guys!’ Catch The Goonies at Doko Park on Saturday
July 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The hunt for the lost treasure is on at Doko Park on Saturday, July 15, during a twilight showing of 80’s classic, The Goonies. The movie will start at sunset, so bring lawn chairs and blankets and plan to picnic before or during the movie. The event will include food trucks on site. […]
Two die in crash in Monticello
July 9, 2023 By
MONTICELLO – Two men died in a truck crash near Monticello in western Fairfield County, according to Lance Corporal William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The single vehicle crash occurred Friday, July 7, about 4:15 p.m., on Highway 215, about a quarter mile south of Monticello. A 2010 Peterbuilt truck with two occupants, […]
Winnsboro receives second $500K for restoration of downtown
July 6, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – When Jason Taylor took the reins as Winnsboro Town Manager in mid-2021, his vision was for Winnsboro to realize its great potential through its five utility companies and restoration of its downtown. Over the last two years, much groundwork has been laid for that vision. With smart meters being installed for all water, […]
Changes in the works for Veterans War Memorial
July 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Organizers of a proposed combat veterans’ memorial in downtown Blythewood have reduced the level of financial support they’re seeking, though other considerations have been added to the project. On June 26, council members voted unanimously to release $28,200 to the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum, which is handling the project. Funds will be […]
