FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free virtual training beginning Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Fairfield County. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are […]
Superintendent Green announces retirement from FCSD
June 15, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Schools Superintendent Dr. J.R. Green has announced that he will retire at some point during the next school year. He made the announcement Wednesday evening. Green has served the Fairfield County School District for 11 years. During his tenure, he guided the construction of a new career center and launched a […]
Proposed: Rerouting part of US 21, realignment of Boomer, Farrow Roads
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New proposals concerning road widening and new road and rail extensions to the Scout Motors development were shared with the Blythewood Planning Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night. One proposal, explained by Brooks Bickley of the S.C. Department of Transportation, is to relocate the Boomer Road entrance to U.S. 21 […]
Winnsboro passes $4.2M budget, no increase in water rates
June 8, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro town council passed their 2023-2024 budget Monday. At $4,225,392, the new budget is $707, down from last year’s budget which was $4,932,854. Town Manager Jason Taylor announced that there was no increase in water rates this year. Water rates for in-town residents will be $14.86 for the first 2,000 gallons and […]
5 Blythewood farms on Ag + Art Tour June 11 & 12
June 8, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Five Blythewood working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be included in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County this weekend, June 11 & 12. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm […]
Blythewood Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 10
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The second annual Blythewood Juneteenth celebration is set for Sat., June 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Doko Meadows Park. Sponsored by Blythewood Cigar and Wine Lounge and the Town of Blythewood, the event will include many vendors selling everything from arts and crafts and commemorative items to food and beverages. […]
11 farms on Fairfield Ag + Art Tour June 17 & 18
June 8, 2023 By
Fairfield County – Eleven Ag + Art Tour sites in Fairfield County will include working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans. The tour is set for June 17 & 18. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm tour where visitors […]
Winnsboro residents to pay trash pick up fees to cover county charges
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – As of July 1, 2023, the Town of Winnsboro will be forced to pass a new county surcharge along to the town’s residents, according to Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor. Fairfield County has charged a commercial solid waste fee for years, but in its 2021-2022 budget, the county expanded the fee’s applicability to […]
MUSC offers free health care services to Fairfield
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is bringing a Healthy Me Healthy SC program that offers free health care improvement opportunities to the community to Fairfield County. Some of the free health screenings offered by the program include blood pressure and blood sugar. To improve the overall health and well-being of the […]
5K is third charity event organized by teen
June 1, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Thirteen-year old Rebecca Ashley has organized a charity 5K and fun run/walk to be held Saturday, June 10, at Westwood High School to benefit Transitions Homeless Shelter in Columbia. Quite a task for a 13-year-old, but don’t let Rebecca’s young age fool you. She knows what she’s doing. The Muller Road seventh grader […]
