Government

Council challenged to report on beach trip

By Michael Smith
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July 27, 2023

WINNSBORO – As Fairfield County Council members prepare for an annual conference at another seaside resort, one resident has a simple message for when they...

Government

Richland Co. Council votes for majority-rule paving

By Michael Smith
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July 20, 2023

COLUMBIA – A majority of property owners living on dirt roads will now decide whether their dirt road is paved or not, according to a...

Government

Iconic Ridgeway water tower refurbished

By Barbara Ball
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July 20, 2023

RIDGEWAY – It’s been a year since Mayor Heath Cookendorfer announced that District 41 House Representative Annie McDaniel had obtained $100,000 from the Department of...

Government

Have your say on county council’s dirt road vote set for Tues., July 18

By Barbara Ball
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July 17, 2023

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood County Council representative Derrek Pugh, center in the above photo, was invited to Farewell Farm in Blythewood last week to talk with...

Government

Market at odds with Fairfield County Council, admin over rental fees

By Barbara Ball
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July 13, 2023

WINNSBORO – Fairfield county council members heard from residents about increased concerns that the county might shut down the Farmers Market in downtown Winnsboro. Jamie...

Government

Franklin criticizes Town’s attorney in press release

By Barbara Ball
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July 13, 2023

BLYTHEWOOD – In a press release dated June 30, Blythewood Mayor Bryan Franklin called out the Town’s municipal attorney, Pete Balthazor, for “incorrectly stating the...

Government

Council recommends sending wastewater to the Broad

By Michael Smith
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July 13, 2023

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council members unanimously want to dispose of further debate about the direction it takes with the proposed wastewater treatment plant. On...