BLYTHEWOOD – After increasing fees for the use of the Doko Park athletic fields earlier this year, council is now in mid-discussion of plans to redesign and upgrade the current fields, possibly adding artificial turf, and designing new fields on property the town recently purchased across McLean Road from the park. “The purpose of this […]
Edward Smith invites 150 people for Thanksgiving dinner
November 23, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Edward L Smith is a lifelong resident of Winnsboro who loves his family and his community. If you asked him, he would tell you the two terms are synonymous. To that end, for the last three years, Smith has handed out between 50 and 75 Thanksgiving turkeys to those who could not afford […]
Be an angel by adopting an angel
November 23, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – This is the 12th year that members of the Fairfield community have come together to participate in the Fairfield County Council on Aging’s Angel Tree event. To adopt a senior “Angel” – an older member of the community who may not be able to celebrate the holidays with loved ones – members of […]
Employee survey criticizes county admin, council leadership
November 23, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Poor pay, misplaced priorities, and treating employees like second-class citizens led the list of grievances by Fairfield County workers, according to results from a recently conducted survey. Many were content with the nature of their job and living in Fairfield, but blamed the current council majority for low employee morale. “County Departments […]
Whitaker releases employee survey responses
November 18, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County survey found county workers feel like county administration and council members treat them like second-class citizens. Many were content with the nature of their job and living in Fairfield, but also blamed the current council majority for low employee morale. Low pay and disdain for county leadership were common themes […]
Whitaker continues to refuse to release survey, audit results
November 17, 2022 By
After 4 Months, Whitaker says Attorney is Still Redacting Survey Results WINNSBORO – Four months after Human Resources Director Brad Caulder received the results of a county employee satisfaction survey, County Administrator Malik Whitaker continues to refuse to release the results. During county council’s meeting Monday night, Whitaker blamed the delay on what he claimed […]
Should Blythewood be divided into council districts?
November 17, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Mayor Bryan Franklin suggested at the Monday night joint town council/planning commission meeting that the town’s residents might want to consider dividing the town into council districts as opposed to all the council members serving at-large as they do now. Franklin said he had not provided the district information to his fellow […]
BW Artists Guild shares holiday spirit with animal shelter
November 17, 2022 By
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 […]
