WINNSBORO – China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., announced Monday that it plans to establish new operation, Healthcare US Co., Ltd., in Fairfield County. The company’s $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs in the county. Healthcare US Co., Ltd. is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot, Fairfield County facility in the first quarter […]
Council says goodbye to Smith
December 13, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Billy Smith is going out like Ted Williams. Since his election four years ago, the departing Fairfield County Council chairman has set a new standard for Fairfield County government from bringing parliamentary procedures to meetings to getting things done. Smith, his council and administration have challenged a major utility over a failed nuclear […]
Council OKs animal ordinance
December 13, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – For a brief moment, Fairfield County’s new animal control ordinance seemed like it might freeze in its tracks. In the end, however, Fairfield County Council voted 5-0 Monday night on final reading of the new ordinance, which increases fines up to $500 and more specifically defines offenses. Councilman Dan Ruff abstained and Councilman […]
Chinese company launching operations in Mack Truck Plant
December 11, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Healthcare US Co., Ltd., a venture of China-based Healthcare Co., Ltd., today announced plans to establish new operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs. Healthcare US Co., Ltd. is expected to launch its new, 650,000-square-foot, Fairfield County facility in the first quarter of 2019. […]
Council to finalize animal law
December 6, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – It could cost up to $500 per violation in the enhanced animal control laws under consideration by Fairfield County Council. Second reading of the draft ordinance passed unanimously last week. While animal rights advocates applaud higher fines and greater guidance for law enforcement, they say the new law, which hasn’t been updated for […]
Animal ordinance set for second vote
November 21, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – After three years of handwringing over amendments to the county’s animal cruelty law, council is expected to have the second of three required readings Monday night on the matter. The proposed changes in the law are not going to be made public, however, until the agenda is released for Monday night’s council meeting, […]
New industry could bring 200 jobs
November 15, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Hundreds of new jobs could be coming to Fairfield County in time for Christmas. But even if third reading of the economic development deal with the unnamed company isn’t finalized until early 2019, it won’t upset too many people. “We’re really excited about the prospect of this,” said County Council Chairman Billy Smith. […]
Council taking first vote on new animal cruelty law
November 8, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – It’s been a rough past few years for Fairfield County animals, with stiff penalties for animal cruelty few and far between. Some proposed county level ordinance changes, however, could possibly become law by the end of the year. First reading of an ordinance revising the county’s existing animal control laws could come as […]
Bell, Gilbert win County Council seats
November 8, 2018 By
No surprises in school, Dist. 41 races WINNSBORO – Even though Fairfield County logged an impressive 61.24 percent voter turnout Tuesday, there was little evidence that voters were looking for a change in the direction of the county’s governments. All the county council and school district incumbents were returned to their seats with the exception […]
Candidates speak out
November 1, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield voters had an opportunity to find out what candidates had to say earlier this week during two candidate forums sponsored by the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Candidates for County Council Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 answered questions on Monday evening, and candidates for the School Board of Trustees Districts 1 […]
