FAIRFIELD COUNTY – “It’s been about 20 years since my dad gave an easement across our property for access to a neighboring property. “My father, Jessie Douglas, didn’t charge for the easement, and he had to do some talking to get all the family members to sign the paperwork,” said Margaret Branham. “But he said […]
Blythewood Council looking at amending its BFC bond
July 7, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood town leaders are looking for more flexibility in how the town repays debt. The town took the first step toward that goal at its June 27 meeting, approving first reading of an amendment to the town’s installment purchase plan ordinance relating to capital improvement projects. Specifically, the amendment would revamp how the […]
Commerce denies Bell’s claim about funding
July 7, 2022 By
Wastewater Treatment Plant Moving Slowly, Ridgeway Line In Progress WINNSBORO – During a May 12 Town Hall meeting, called by County Council Chairman Moses Bell at the Ridgeway Fire Station, a member of the audience asked how the county would pay for any costs over the $46 million from the Dominion lawsuit settlement that is […]
Councilman Robinson answers JWC lawsuit
July 7, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County wants a judge to toss a Jenkinsville Water Company lawsuit filed against the county and Councilman Neil Robinson because the litigation was improperly filed, according to court documents. But an attorney for the water company contests the county’s request to dismiss the case, saying a witness stated that Robinson conspired with […]
Grading begins on Fairfield’s I-77 megasite
July 7, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Grading at Fairfield County’s I-77 megasite has begun. The 1,500 acre county-owned megasite is Fairfield County’s largest industrial site, and can support up to 9.2 million square feet of industrial space. The grading was made possible by $6,475,000 from the $99 million Dominion settlement. According to Zachariah Willoughby, project manager in Fairfield County’s […]
Council passes 2nd vote to rezone Gum Springs property for industry
June 30, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Again Monday night, for the second county council meeting in a row, a group of residents in the Gum Springs Road area addressed council members, begging them not to rezone a large tract of land on Gum Springs Road near their homes for industrial use. The 392-acre parcel, owned by Gum Springs, […]
Innes: Animal neglect becoming crisis in Fairfield; council needs ordinance changes
June 30, 2022 By
“This County Needs to Lead and Move Forward Doing the Right Thing.” – Bob Innes WINNSBORO – Fairfield Animal Control Director Bob Innes got a few things off his chest during Monday night’s council meeting when he addressed council. After stating that he wanted to let council know “what’s going on in this county right […]
Town’s MPA expenses soar as court dates are delayed
June 30, 2022 By
Town Has Spent $148K On Outside Legal Costs BLYTHEWOOD – While court dates for the MPA Strategies/Town of Blythewood lawsuit appearances continue to be postponed, the Town’s legal expenses for those lawsuits continue to climb. As of the Town’s May 2021-22 Revenue and Expense Report, the Town’s outside legal expenses have risen $37,065.83 over the […]
Blythewood Council votes 4-1 against rezoning U-Haul property
June 30, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After a Facebook campaign by some town leaders encouraging community members to speak out about the rezoning of an 18-acre property on Community Road, Town Council voted 4-1 against the rezoning request with Councilman Donald Brock voting for. U-Haul requested the rezoning of the property located in the 800 block of Community Road […]
Fairfield County Council holds 1st meeting in new government complex
June 30, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council held its first meeting in the new Fairfield County Government Complex on Monday, June 27. A reception was held at 5:30 p.m. for a number of dignitaries including the county’s state representatives, school board members and other officials. A brief tour of the building was available prior to the 6 […]
