Government

Review of budget allocation reveals $18K Christmas party, new line item

  • By Barbara Ball
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BLYTHEWOOD – During a special called budget workshop meeting on March 5, council first reviewed the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, then heard from depart­ment heads...

Fairfield County Animal Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee members named

  • By Barbara Ball
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The county’s animal welfare ordi­nance has long been under scru­tiny with the aim to strengthen and update it. Last year a pro­posed...

Ruff, Pauley block Goldbach’s amendment to bylaws

  • By Barbara Ball
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WINNSBORO – After Fairfield County Council Chairman Clar­ence Gilbert refused after three weeks to appoint council’s only female member, Peggy Swearin­gen (Dist. 3), to any...

Carpenter welcomed during council meeting

  • By Barbara Ball
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WINNSBORO –Fairfield Coun­ty’s new Administrator Vic Car­penter introduced himself to the community during Monday night’s county council meeting, and received a warm welcome in return...

Court ruling grants Blythewood town council’s motion for injunction against mayor’s hiring practices

  • By Barbara Ball
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COLUMBIA – A court ruling handed down March 2 granted Town of Blythewood council members a temporary and permanent injunction that prohibits Blythewood Mayor Sloan...

Ruff, Gilbert accuse newspaper of not reporting standing committee changes

  • By Barbara Ball
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Gilbert Says Two Councilmembers are Trying to Undermine Him WINNSBORO – Fairfield Council Chairman Clarence Gilbert and Councilman Dan Ruff tried to put a pretty...

H & T tax committee to hear funding requests March 10

  • By Staff
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WINNSBORO – Requests from non-profit organizations in Fairfield County for accommodations and hospitality tax grants will be considered by the A & H tax advisory...

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