Government

Bell likens community opposition to Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s capitol

By Michael Smith
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February 10, 2021

WINNSBORO – Politicking and personal attacks permeated yet another contentious Fairfield County Council meeting. Following an announcement that county attorney Tommy Morgan was resigning, as...

Government

Fairfield County Attorney resigns under pressure

By Barbara Ball
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February 4, 2021

WINNSBORO – In an email to County Administrator Jason Taylor Thursday morning, County Attorney Thomas (Tommy) Morgan submitted his resignation, effective March 1, 2021. In...

Government, Uncategorized

Hemphill, McMeekin face off for Mayor’s seat

By Barbara Ball
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February 4, 2021

WINNSBORO – After 16 years in office, Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy is stepping down in April when Winnsboro voters will choose his successor. When filing...

Government

Rules of Order

By Barbara Ball
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February 4, 2021

County Council Chair Moses Bell and new council member Shirley Greene chat with Helen McFadden who facilitated an orientation workshop for parliamentary procedure and Robert’s...

Government

County attorney: councilman likely holding dual offices

By Michael Smith
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February 3, 2021

WINNSBORO – After three weeks in the job, legal questions are already swirling around a recently elected Fairfield County councilman. Fairfield County Councilman Timothy Roseborough...

Government

Council abruptly reduces county administrator’s employment to 5 months

By Barbara Ball
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January 28, 2021

Bell, Greene, Roseborough vote in favor to make it happen WINNSBORO – Following an executive session Monday night to discuss and receive legal advice regarding...

Government

County gets mostly clean audit

By Barbara Ball
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January 28, 2021

WINNSBORO – At the outset of the Jan. 11 county council meeting, County Councilman Mikel Trapp moved to amend the agenda by postponing the presentation...