WINNSBORO – A special election to fill Winnsboro Town Council’s district 3 seat will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30. The election is being held to fill the seat vacated last April when Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected Mayor. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, ending Friday, Sept. 26. At […]
TOW candidates field questions over downtown revival, youth programs, crime and growth
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates vying for Winnsboro Town Council laid out their priorities Sept. 18 at a community forum hosted at Christ Central, fielding questions on downtown revitalization, youth opportunities, crime, and how to manage growth tied to regional development ahead of the Sept. 30 special election. The forum, moderated by former Winnsboro Mayor Dr. […]
Groundbreaking kicks off Fortune Springs Park renovation
September 18, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Fortune Springs Park on Sept. 12 was the start of something big. The project’s design finalization and construction is funded by $2,715,569.90 from SCOR’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Stormwater Infrastructure Program (ASIP). An existing stormwater pond will be restored, new 24-inch drainage pipe and […]
Clauson: Town of Winnsboro employees went above and beyond
October 10, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – When the storm hit the Town of Winnsboro early Friday morning, the Town’s emergency staff responded quickly, according to Town Manager Chris Clauson. Electric crews were mobilized immediately as the Town residents began to lose power around 4:30 a.m. The water plant and reservoir lost power leading to a depletion of the water […]
Town of Winnsboro looking to impose six-month moratorium on certain development
September 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro town council voted 3-0 Tuesday night to place a six-month moratorium on permits, approvals or other authorization for certain developments within the Town. Council members Demetrius Chatman and Danny Miller were not present at the meeting. “With residential development knocking on our door right now and with more coming, we need to […]
Town of Winnsboro’s audit reveals significant deficiency in financial control
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – When an auditor with Mauldin & Jenkins Auditing firm informed Winnsboro Town Council last week that the firm had found a significant deficiency and four material weaknesses in its audit of the Town’s 2023 finances, it didn’t come as a surprise to Town officials. The findings were the result of a four-month examination […]
Winnsboro hires new Director of Finance
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro has hired Laura Culler as the new Director of Finance. Culler has been Director of Finance for the Town of Chapin for 8 years prior to taking the Winnsboro position. She was with the McNair Law Firm for 21 years prior to that. She hold a Bachelor’s degree from […]
Town of Winnsboro annexes Gum Springs
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – After a half-hour executive session at Tuesday evening’s town council meeting and no discussion, the Winnsboro town council voted unanimously to approve the annexation of the Gum Springs property into Winnsboro. The 390.42-acre property is bordered by Gum Springs Road, Devil’s Race Track and Highway 34. The Gum Springs property and two other […]
Taylor leaves mark on Town, County
July 3, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro employees bade farewell to their boss, Town Manager Jason Taylor, during a drop-in at town hall on Friday, June 30, his last day at the Town. On Monday, July 1, he would take over as Town Manager for the Town of Newberry. As the employees and other friends stopped […]
Downtown improvements pick up steam
May 23, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – During Monday night’s regular town council meeting, council voted unanimously to pass Resolution 2024-5, the Taking of Blighted Downtown Property located at 115 North Congress Street. That property, previously occupied by a hair salon, has been vacant for years, according to Town Manager Jason Taylor. “The building in question is next to the […]
