WINNSBORO – More than 80 residents attended what Winnsboro town government officials say is the first of several town hall type meetings to be held to talk with citizens about ways to revitalize the town by harnessing new opportunities and new funding coming Winnsboro’s way. Mayor John McMeekin, Mayor Pro Tem Demetrius Chatman, Town Manager […]
County, town councils break ground for road widening
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County announced details of its plan to upgrade and widen Blythewood Road during a news conference last Thursday at the Richland County Public Works entrance at 437 Blythewood Road, in Blythewood. The road widening is part of a $15.6 million Penny Tax project and will extend west from the I-77 interchange to […]
Did town receive valid ethics opinion concerning Councilman Donald Brock?
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Councilman Rich McKenrick stated during the March 27 town council meeting that, “we received some legal advice in the executive session that was an ethics opinion.” Mayor Bryan Franklin added, “We were advised that Councilman Donald Brock apparently has breached his ethical duty to the Town.” And the Country Chronicle put it in […]
Chatman, Miller returned to Town Council
April 6, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With a total of only 32 votes cast, two unopposed candidates for Winnsboro Town Council are headed back to their seats for four more years. Demetrius Chatman, who represents the District 3 seat on council will begin his second term, while Danny Miller, District 1, will be looking at his eighth term. Voter […]
Details for widening Blythewood Road to be released today, March 30
March 30, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Richland County will announce details of its plan to upgrade and widen Blythewood Road during a news conference at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 30 at the Richland County Public Works entrance at 437 Blythewood Road, in Blythewood. The road widening is part of a $15.6 million Penny Tax project and will extend west […]
With no evidence, council goes after Brock for ethics violation
March 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin wants Donald Brock, a town councilman and potential political rival, held accountable for unspecified “ethics violations.” Franklin did not explain what he meant by “ethics violations.” Brock told The Voice following the meeting that he has not been notified by the SC Ethics Commission of any pending or current investigations […]
Town seeks to dismiss MPA defamation lawsuit
March 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood and its mayor think a judge should throw out a pending defamation lawsuit the town’s former marketing firm recently filed. A lawyer for the town and Mayor Bryan Franklin cited what they think are technical and legal grounds in documents filed last week. “Defendant Town of Blythewood respectfully requests […]
JWSS Authority moving towards WWTP
March 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – With a directors and officers’ insurance policy in place through the S.C. Municipal Association, members of the Fairfield County Joint Water Sewer System Commission moved forward last week to put other housekeeping measures in place for the eventual construction of a wastewater treatment plant to serve the county. Russell Wright, Director for Wastewater […]
Scout, state, county celebrate industry coming to Blythewood
March 23, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – During a press conference on Monday, Scout Motors Inc hosted an official signing ceremony of the Project Development Agreement with Scout President and CEO Scott Keogh, Governor Henry McMaster and Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey. Earlier, McMaster signed House Bill 3604, the joint resolution to approve the largest economic investment in the state’s […]
Pope resigns as Fairfield fire chief
March 23, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Interim Administrator Laura Johnson announced last week that Fairfield County Fire Service Director Jason Pope will be leaving the county’s employ after serving in that position for the last five years. According to Pope, he will become the Superintendent of the S.C. Fire Academy in Columbia. “It’s not something I thought […]
