WINNSBORO – Fairfield County scheduled Monday night’s public hearing on redistricting hoping to quell recent complaints of secrecy and personal politics. Instead, more evidence arose illustrating that the proposed plan to redraw district lines may be politically motivated. One proposed change shifts the street of a potential challenger of Council Chairman Moses Bell, ceding it […]
New date, time set for Dec. Council meeting
December 9, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood town council meeting that is usually held the fourth Monday of every month, has been rescheduled for December to accommodate the holidays. The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Manor. Town Administrator Carroll Williamson said a report on the town’s annual audit will […]
Loftis launches Happy HoliPAID campaign
December 9, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is spreading some holiday cheer by reuniting individuals with their missing money. Loftis’ office will be launching the ‘Happy HoliPAID’ social media campaign to raise awareness of the state’s Unclaimed Property Program and encouraging South Carolinians to search for funds due to them. The State Treasurer’s Office has more […]
Fairfield County Council public forum for redistricting
December 6, 2021 By
Forum will be held tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council has invited the public to speak out at a public forum concerning the redistricting plan for Fairfield County. The meeting is set for 6 – 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, at Council Chambers at the Fairfield County government offices, 350 […]
Editorial Analysis: Records refute Franklin’s claims against Voice publisher
December 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin is either misinformed by Town Administrator Carroll Williamson or is not telling the truth concerning his allegations that The Voice intimidated and bullied Williamson with “numerous inquiries” regarding town attorney Shannon Burnett’s resignation. In the Sept. 23, 2021 issue of the Country Chronicle, Franklin was quoted as saying he had […]
Pushback over redistricting secrecy prompts public comment meeting
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – County council pushed through first and second readings (5-2) on a redistricting plan for Fairfield County in less than a week and without public discussion or a public forum on the plan. At the Nov. 22 council meeting, Councilman Douglas Pauley accused Chairman Moses Bell of unilaterally submitting a draft plan without informing […]
Bell pushing redistricting thru
November 24, 2021 By
Pauley: Mr. Bell’s Decisions Not In Best Interest of County WINNSBORO – Redistricting is an inherently political process, and that reality was on full display at Monday night’s Fairfield County Council meeting. After passing first reading of an ordinance adopting a redistricting plan by a 5-2 vote Thursday night, council members passed second reading of […]
Griffin, McKenrick sworn in
November 24, 2021 By
Blythewood Magistrate Diedra Hightower administered the oath of office to returning Blythewood town council member Sloan Griffin, III, left, with his wife Tinnelle and their son Tristan, and to newly elected council member Rich McKenrick, right, with his wife Theresa. Larry Griffin: I Do Think This Council Can Rebound BLYTHEWOOD – After warm goodbyes all […]
Council hires new county admin
November 23, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – After six months and six unsuccessful tries to fill the vacancy left by former Fairfield County Administrator Jason Taylor, council voted to hire Columbia native Malik Whitaker during a special called meeting last week. Whitaker will assume his new duties with the county on Dec. 2. The vote was unanimous to offer Whitaker […]
Fairfield council majority caves to request to give $4k to first responders
November 10, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County first responders are getting bigger bonuses from the American Rescue Plan after all. On Monday night, Fairfield County Council voted 7-0 to increase full time first responder bonuses from $1,200 to $4,000. But the unanimous vote doesn’t reflect the deep divisions among council members leading up to Monday night’s final reading. […]
