BLYTHEWOOD – When the Blythewood Artists Guild opens the doors for its Holiday Market at the Manor this weekend, the vendors will be offering more than handmade Christmas decor, jewelry, candles, fashion accessories and holiday gifts. It will also offer the opportunity to donate much needed supplies for dogs and cats housed in the Fairfield […]
Zoning requested for 1500+ homes in 29016
November 17, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Two developers are requesting zoning for a total of more than 1500 town homes and apartments on Wilson Blvd., near I-77. Both developments will receive the first of three votes at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, during a public hearing at Richland County Council. The public is invited to speak at the meeting […]
Down on the farm with DSN Director Laura Collins
November 17, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board kicked off the first Lunch with Laura event last week, the first of a series of special lunches the Board’s Director Laura Collins has planned for her DSN clients. “DSN is committed to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in new activities […]
Election tilts council’s balance of power
November 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Voters sent a clear message to the Fairfield County Council Tuesday night as they turned out County Council Chairman Moses Bell (Dist.1) and long-time Councilman and Vice Chairman Mikel Trapp (Dist. 3), leaving council with a new majority vote. Voters returned Dist. 5 representative Douglas Pauley and Dist. 7 representative Clarence Gilbert to […]
Winnsboro pit masters win 1st place at Pig
November 10, 2022 By
RIDGEWAY – Perfect weather, a huge crowd and tons of great barbecue defined last weekend’s Pig on the Ridge festival in Ridgeway. Friday night’s ‘No Pigs Allowed’ crowd was packed into the Cotton Yard elbow to elbow as they roamed the yard, enjoying everything from pizza to mac and cheese to chili. “The barbecue was […]
Caulder, Bass win landslide victories
November 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – In the race for County Auditor, Democrat Anne Bass, who currently serves as the finance director of Fairfield County, received 5,766 votes (74%) in an overwhelming victory over Petition candidate Frank Johnson who took 2,013 votes (25%). Bass will take office on January 1, 2023. Democrat Brad Caulder, who is currently the Human […]
Election brings new balance of power to R2
November 10, 2022 By
COLUMBIA – There will be four new members on the heretofore embattled Richland 2 School Board. Angela Nash, a realtor, with 17,975 votes (14%) was the top vote getter. Tamika Washington, a former teacher, with 17,022 votes (13%) was second, followed by Niki Porter, also a former teacher, with 13,234 votes (10%). Joe Trapp, a […]
The Vietnam War from a South Carolina perspective
November 10, 2022 By
The long-neglected story of South Carolinians who fought in Vietnam is about to be told, as it’s never been told before. On Veterans Day – Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 – the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will proudly present a major exhibit that’s been years in the making. It’s called, “A War […]
County election results are in
November 8, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The results for Fairfield County Council are in. Peggy Swearingen (Dist. 3) and Dan Ruff (Dist. 1) beat out Mikel Trapp and Moses Bell. Douglas Pauley (Dist. 5) and Clarence Gilbert (Dist. 7) were re-elected. County Council District 1:Dan Ruff – 555Moses Bell – 381Kenny Robertson – 227Write-in – 2 County Council District […]
SC Inspector General’s report on the Richland 2 School District and Board
November 4, 2022 By
COLUMBIA – Fiscal abuse, frequent FOIA violations and general dysfunction permeate a scathing report on the Richland Two Board of Trustees. State Inspector General (SIG) Brian Lamkin’s 53-page report released Nov. 3 also validates a complaint that two trustees — Amelia McKie and Teresa Holmes — don’t legally hold office because they were sworn in […]
