BLYTHEWOOD – While reading The Voice, Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross spotted a 2007 Chevy Colorado service vehicle offered for bid by the Fairfield County Council. “I bid on it and won!” Ross said. “It runs great. The window handle fell off the first time I shut the door, but, hey, it was only $2,000. […]
Notice of Public Hearing – Rural Development Community Facilities Programs Grant Funds
April 25, 2019 By
Looking Ahead
April 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – County Administrator Jason Taylor and staff outlined for council members a list of plans and proposals for the county during a Council retreat last weekend at Lake Wateree. From left, front row: Economic Development Director Ty Davenport, Taylor, Clerk to Council Patti Davis, Council Chair Neil Robinson, attendees Rev. Quincy Pringle and Jackie […]
Free job training for construction work
April 11, 2019 By
Training Targets Disadvantaged Women, Minorities in Fairfield WINNSBORO – “We’re looking to provide free training for 10 Fairfield County individuals over 18 who are interested in careers in highway construction,” Larry Salley with the Benedict Allen Community Development Corporation said in his address to Council Monday evening. “But for the last eight weeks we’ve been […]
Council ‘retreats’ to Lake Wateree Hideaway
April 10, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – It’s called The Hideaway at Lake Wateree. Situated on the secluded shores of Lake Wateree, 22 miles east of downtown Winnsboro, the 3,513-square-foot Airbnb get-a-way sleeps nine, has over 200 feet of lake frontage, and its own boat dock “The sun neither rises nor sets facing the front,” a listing on www.zillow.com states. […]
JWC attorney threatens to sue councilwoman over water criticisms
April 9, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Bertha Goins is used to being in hot water with the Jenkinsville Water Company. A frequent critic of the organization, the Fairfield County Council vice-chair has called out the JWC on a variety of issues, ranging from finances to transparency. Goins has also publicly stated she thinks the JWC should be absorbed by […]
Council adopts tourism, hospitality taxes
March 28, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – In a series of 4-1 votes, County Council members approved final readings of ordinances that establish a new tourism development fee, a hospitality tax and business registration fee. The ordinance taxes and fees will not go into effect until summer. Councilman Douglas Pauley voted against all three measures, including amendments that deferred implementation […]
