WINNSBORO – Alexander Russell was a hugely successful businessman and the first African-American funeral director and mortician in Winnsboro. One of 10 children, Russell was born in 1885 and died in 1968. Throughout his adult life, he devoted his service, his finances and made other contributions to the betterment of Fairfield County. Russell and his […]
Winnsboro Town Council hears complaints as smart meters arrive
February 9, 2023 By
WINNSBORO — Prior to the Winnsboro Town Council meeting Monday night, the camera was rolling as 20 or so Winnsboro water customers expressed to WLTX-TV their frustration over longtime utility billing issues. A few minutes later, they moved indoors where they addressed council about their gas, water, and electricity bills – some as high as […]
Blythewood Historical Society celebrates African American four-part Saturday series for children
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society is celebrating Black History Month this year with a Saturday children’s series about African American inventors and writers, plus the Historical Society’s staff will be assisting with on-the-spot recordings of oral histories between a child, parents and/or grandparents. The series kicked off on Saturday with a presentation and exhibit […]
McKenrick calls for attorneys to continue pursuit of MPA cases
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Returning from an executive session during Monday night’s special called town council meeting, Councilman Rich McKenrick took the lead for the second time in less than a year in calling for council to reaffirm the contracts of the town’s outside attorneys, who are defending the lawsuits filed by MPA Strategies and Ashley Hunter, […]
Fairfield Community Food Bank Kicks Off Souper Bowl of Caring
February 9, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – What if everyone watching the Big Game gave just one dollar or one can of food to help feed our neighbors in need this year? Take the Tackle Hunger Challenge and find out. Tackle Hunger is the home of the Souper Bowl of Caring, a nation-wide movement that unites communities around the time […]
Fairfield County Sheriff’s office investigating early morning double homicide
February 7, 2023 By
JENKINSVILLE – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double-homicide that occurred at a residence on Marsh Lane, located in the Hwy 215 South area of Jenkinsville. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, deputies responded to shots fired at the residence and found 2 deceased individuals. Theron Byrd, 23, of Winnsboro and […]
R2 board not notified about late audit
February 2, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Richland Two financial leaders blamed the recent Inspector General’s investigation on why the school district is over 60 days tardy in submitting its annual audit. Intense questioning from board members during a Tuesday night work session suggested breakdowns in communication compounded the problem. “I’ve worked in industries all my life and you just […]
Celebrating Black History: The late Taft Henry was a Buffalo Soldier
February 2, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – When Taft Henry was laid to rest almost three years ago, his friends and acquaintances remembered him as a peaceful man – a good man who volunteered his time to help his community. He was on the hospital board, the county’s election commission and social services board. He was a cub master at […]
MPA sues Franklin, Town, Tonya Page for defamation, civil conspiracy, more
February 1, 2023 By
Country Chronicle Publishing Company Sued for Negligence BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood leaders falsely alleged that the CEO of a local marketing firm had a romantic relationship with a sitting councilman in order to land a marketing contract with the town, according to a recently filed lawsuit. The suit also accuses a Camden news organization of publishing […]
Gregory named R2 interim super
January 26, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Former Blythewood Middle School Principal Nancy Gregory has been named Interim Superintendent for the Richland Two School District just two days after the board voted 6 – 1 to accept the resignation of the district’s former superintendent, Baron Davis. Gregory has more than 40 years of experience with Richland Two and served most […]
