WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is entitled to an order staying the requirement for payment of a monthly $63 per ton waste disposal fee to the Fairfield County government, Judge Brian Gibbons, Chief Administrative Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit ruled last week. The stay was ordered until a final order of the Court […]
Fairfield County Council tables Comp Plan following criticism for inaccuracies
April 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council deferred second reading of its comprehensive plan – already four years overdue – after a private resident noted numerous significant errors in the draft document. On Monday night, the council voted unanimously to table second reading until the next meeting in two weeks. Interim administrator Clay Killian said tabled votes […]
Public hearing on Fortune Springs Park set for April 25
April 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 25, to gather input from the community on how to plan for nature-based resilient stormwater improvements at Fortune Springs Park. These improvements will address flooding and water quality issues and aim to restore the park amenities. The meeting is scheduled for […]
24 and Done
April 11, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After 24 years as the town’s maintenance technician, Lee Riley retired last Friday. To honor the work she has done for the town – reporting potholes in the town’s roads, checking street lights, working in the park, cleaning town hall every morning, and picking up litter, among other things, her co-workers at town […]
Blythewood Town Administrator resigns
April 4, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD –Blythewood Town Administrator Carroll Williamson has submitted his resignation to Mayor Sloan Griffin, effective April 24, according to an email Griffin sent to The Voice on Tuesday. Williamson has been with the Town since January, 2021 after serving as the Planning and Development Director for the City of Cayce since 2017. Prior to working […]
Ridgeway elects mayor, two to council
April 4, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – With 49 ballots cast and a 21.89 percent turnout in Tuesday’s election, the residents of Ridgeway elected Rick Johnson as the town’s new mayor. Johnson, who was unopposed, garnered 39 votes (92% of the votes cast). There were three write-in votes for mayor. In the council race, incumbent Belva Bush-Belton and political newcomer […]
Council receives update on Doko Meadows Park expansion
April 4, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the March 25 town council meeting, Town Administrator Carroll Williamson updated council on projects to further expand and develop Doko Meadows Park. “We’re continuing to refine the design of the new restroom building plan to be constructed with the re-grading of the soccer field here at Doko Meadows Park,” Williams said. “The […]
Ridgeway election set for April 2
March 28, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – The regular April 2, 2024, election set for the town of Ridgeway will include three candidates for two seats and an unopposed candidate to fill the unexpired term of mayor. Council seats currently held by Belva Bush Belton and Donald Prioleau will be open. Belton will be looking to retain her seat on […]
Council votes 3-1 against reimbursement
March 28, 2024 By
Vote to reimburse Brock’s legal costs has surprise ending BLYTHEWOOD – An item on Monday night’s town council agenda that quickly became contentious during the meeting, ended in a surprising vote. The agenda item called for Councilman Donald Brock to be reimbursed for $2,639.25 for legal expenses he incurred in connection with a deposition for […]
Brock addresses council after failed reimbursement vote
March 28, 2024 By
Following the vote, Brock returned to the council room and, during public comment time at the end of the meeting, addressed the reimbursement issue at the lectern. Read about the vote here. I want to thank the council for hearing my request. It’s ok if you voted no. It’s alright. I just want to clarify […]
