WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro has hired Laura Culler as the new Director of Finance. Culler has been Director of Finance for the Town of Chapin for 8 years prior to taking the Winnsboro position. She was with the McNair Law Firm for 21 years prior to that. She hold a Bachelor’s degree from […]
Blythewood accepts $89K bid to paint town hall
August 29, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A short agenda made for a long meeting at Monday night’s regular monthly council meeting. And while the first item for business was agenda item II A: ‘Pledge to Practice and Promote Civility in the Town of Blythewood,’ there was considerable consternation at the dais before council got to item “A.” Since Mayor […]
Fairfield County Council quietly purchases property for wastewater plant
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County government quietly purchased a property on the Broad River last month where it plans to build a proposed wastewater treatment plant. But the property purchase was not revealed to at least some county council members and some Fairfield Joint Water and Sewer System (FJWSS) board members, including the chair of the […]
Town of Winnsboro annexes Gum Springs
August 22, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – After a half-hour executive session at Tuesday evening’s town council meeting and no discussion, the Winnsboro town council voted unanimously to approve the annexation of the Gum Springs property into Winnsboro. The 390.42-acre property is bordered by Gum Springs Road, Devil’s Race Track and Highway 34. The Gum Springs property and two other […]
Bridge Closure Notice
August 22, 2024 By
Fairfield County announced on Facebook on Tuesday that the Possum Branch Road Bridge will be closed due to bridge repairs, beginning that day, August 20, 2024. According to the Facebook post, a date to reopen the bridge will be made available upon further inspection. For additional information, citizens can contact the Public Works Department at […]
Stines named Blythewood’s Town Admin
August 15, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood’s Assistant Administrator Daniel Stines has been named Town Administrator for the town in a 5-0 vote during a Special Called meeting held Aug. 12. Stines replaces Carroll Wiliamson who submitted his resignation effective April 24. Stines signed a two-year contract for an annual salary of $107,000. Stines had 17 […]
Road paving, millage on Fairfield Council’s agenda
August 15, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Roads, millage rates and a comprehensive plan update highlighted a diverse set of business items at Monday night’s Fairfield County Council meeting. Council members voted 7-0 to contract with a North Carolina firm for nearly $1.1 million to resurface several county roads. The list of roads includes Scooters Drive, Dew Drop Drive, Tallow […]
Updates for Town of Blythewood
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the July 22 town council meeting, Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines gave the following update to council on hiring and several projects: The Town has had a good response of applications for the Human Resources Specialist position that was recently advertised. Interviews of the applicants are ongoing and should be concluded by […]
Williams resigns as Fairfield County Deputy Admin
August 8, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Interim County Administrator Clay Killian announced in an email Tuesday afternoon to council members that Deputy Administrator Synithia Williams has submitted her resignation effective Aug. 29. Killian said Williams will now be the Director of Community Planning and Development for Richland County. “While I certainly am disappointed that she will be leaving our […]
Doko Manor under new leadership
August 8, 2024 By
Town Names Layman Director of Doko Manor and Park BLYTHEWOOD – Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines announced at the June 22 council meeting that Fred Layman of Blythewood has been named event director of Doko Manor and Park. “Fred Layman is a results focused leader offering the broad scope of public and private sector experience,” […]
