News Analysis: Where can BW political candidates legally place campaign signs?

It’s probably not where you’re thinking BLYTHEWOOD – It has been the tradition in the Town of Blythewood, that 30 days before a town council/mayoral election, candidates’ campaign signs pop up all over the downtown area. They line the inside of sidewalks down Blythewood Road, Boney Road, McNulty Road, Main Street, and other areas. Multiple […]

PC approves preliminary plat for 108 homes

BLYTHEWOOD – With the approval of a preliminary plat by the Blythewood Planning Commission, Pulte Homes is on track to develop 108 single-family lots on approximately 91 acres located at 11017 Wilson Boulevard. But that approval didn’t come without considerable restrictions tacked on by the commissioners, including rezoning, the requirement for a detailed landscaping plan, […]

Who is responsible for Fairfield’s $1.4M IRS form assessments?

WINNSBORO – Interim Fairfield County Administrator Laura Johnson informed council on Dec. 18, 2023, that six months earlier and apparently without council’s knowledge or consent, she authorized $1,184,417.11 in unbudgeted funds to be paid from the general fund to the Internal Revenue Service for penalties and interest stemming from late, incorrect and unfiled healthcare tax […]

Fairfield County audit to be late… again

WNNSBORO – During the Dec. 11, 2023 county council meeting, Interim County Administrator Laura Johnson stated, “The audit is going well,” as she began her audit report. She next said that it was going to be late again this year. She said she doesn’t know how late, but that it definitely wouldn’t be ready by […]

Mackey, Pugh elected chair and vice chair of council

COLUMBIA –  On Tuesday, Richland County Council officially elected new leadership for 2024. Former Council Vice Chair Jesica Mackey (District 9), who represents a small area of Blythewood, was elected as chair, and Councilman Derrek Pugh (District 2), who represents much of Blythewood, was elected vice chair. “I am truly humbled by my fellow Councilmembers […]

Town of Blythewood, MPA file to settle lawsuits

BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood and MPA Strategies have reached a settlement. The settlement concerns MPA’s Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town and the countersuit filed by the Town against MPA. It was signed Dec. 28, 2023 by both parties – the Town and MPA’s owner and CEO, Ashley Hunter. However, the Town’s […]

Town to restore burned out Thespian Hall, Tavern

WINNSBORO – The burned-out hull of what was once two of the town’s crown jewels – the Tavern and Thespian Hall – has been purchased by the Town with the purpose of restoring the property to its glory days. On Tuesday night, the Winnsboro Town Council voted unanimously to purchase the one-acre property for $100,000 […]

Winnsboro is on the move with grants and new investments

WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Town Manager Jason Taylor said last year that, “one of the things nearest and dearest to me is to see downtown Winnsboro revitalized.” With $12 million in grants under the Town’s belt this year and the prospect of more next year, the annexation of 150 properties into town this year, a new […]

Five file for vacancy on Blythewood Town Council

BLYTHEWOOD – Five Blythewood residents have filed as candidates for a vacancy on the Blythewood Town Council in a special election to be held Feb. 27, 2024. The five are: Patricia Hovis, Erica Page, Raymond Poore, Calvin Smith and Marcus Taylor. The special election is being held to fill the council seat left vacant after […]

BW Council names Smith to Planning Commission

BLYTHEWOOD – During the Dec. 18, 2023, town council meeting, Travis C. Smith was named to the Town’s planning commission. Smith, who lives in Cobblestone, is a principal partner with Opulence, A Financial Service Group, LLC. He was previously a registered representative with New York Life Insurance/New York Life Securities, LLC., and before that, he […]

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