Government

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

Ridgeway Mayor resigns effective end of year

RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway Mayor Heath Cookendorfer has resigned after nine years in the town government. His resignation will be effective Dec. 29, after his final...

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