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McKenrick, Baughman propose funding for-profit businesses from Town’s general fund

  • By Michael Smith
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BLYTHEWOOD – Council’s efforts to lasso thousands of dollars from the general fund to support a for-profit rodeo spurred a stampede of heated debate Monday...

News Analysis: Is County imposing employee/media censorship via PIO?

  • By Barbara Ball
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County Posts for Full-Time $60-$65K Public Information Officer (PIO) WINNSBORO – It was in February, 2022, that former County Administrator Malik Whitaker first imposed restrictions...

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Ridgeway to celebrate Tin Man’s 100th anniversary

  • By Barbara Ball
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RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic Tin Man water tower at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. The...

Winnsboro improvement projects progressing

  • By Debra McCown
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WINNSBORO – With the help of federal grants and state funding, three projects to improve downtown Winnsboro are progressing, says Town Administrator Jason Taylor. “We’re...

Material weaknesses mar Ridgeway audit

  • By Michael Smith
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RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway’s auditing firm identified several “material weaknesses” in how the town conducts its finances, according to the town’s annual audit. “We identified certain...

Council votes 7-0 for $25/hr nonprofit rental fee

  • By Michael Smith
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Bender: Discussing Rental Fee in Executive Session Likely Unlawful WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council likely violated South Carolina open meeting laws when it discussed a...

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Judge rules on 5 MPA/Town of Blythewood motions

  • By Barbara Ball
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BLYTHEWOOD – There was movement last week in the more than two-year-old legal battle between the Town of Blythewood and MPA Strategies, a marketing company...

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