I read the article on the 20th of Sept. and agree that we cannot afford another tax increase because of a school board when the previous bonds have not been repaid. We also cannot support a bond when the plan is to repair and improve the newest high school, Westwood High. Didn’t they just overpay […]
Letter to the Editor: Exemption Could Save 126 Element Jobs
August 16, 2018 By
The national Fair Trade policy debate obscures the real Fairfield related issue – we can ill afford 126 job losses. Let’s support an exemption for Element and save vital jobs. The exemption’s impact on national policy would be so tiny it would not even register. However, an exemption’s impact on already fragile Fairfield would be […]
Letter to the Editor: Missed Opportunities
July 26, 2018 By
Sometimes in life we miss opportunities that we later regret. I had one of those this morning. On Monday, July 23, 2018, my wife and I attended the loving funeral service of Mr. Lee Dawkins. During the service there was an opportunity to speak about the deceased. As the service continued, it didn’t take long […]
Letter to the Editor: Abusers Get A Pass
July 26, 2018 By
Now that we have a Sheriff whose office enforces the animal cruelty cases reported in Fairfield County and makes arrests, there remains negligence on the part of the judicial system to adjudicate those who commit the crimes. Allowing dogs to literally starve to death on chains and locking a “pet” pig in a building with […]
Letter to the Editor: 450 Homes on the Green?
July 19, 2018 By
I’m sad to inform you that the Golf Course of South Carolina at Crickentree has closed its doors. Golf courses are having a tough go of it lately so some might say this is just a sign of the times. The northeast Columbia area has an oversupply of golf courses and all are struggling. But […]
Letter to the Editor: A Library in Town
July 19, 2018 By
Caring Ridgeway residents have sparked a constructive discussion about the new library. Clearly, all of the input thus far has been heartfelt and useful to ponder. I too have some thoughts to share: We need a library now. The temp facility is a good low cost solution for the time being. A permanent facility solution will […]
Letter: Thank You for Your Support
June 25, 2018 By
It has been a privilege and, most of all, an honor to serve and represent the citizens of District 41 in our S. C. House of Representatives. These past 6 years have provided many opportunities where I have found help for many throughout the district. Constituent service(s) is where I found the most satisfaction in […]
Letter: Budget Instructions
June 7, 2018 By
Any organization that requests the Fairfield County Council pay for their auditor should supply the Council with the full audit where all monies are received and salary amounts and other expenditures enclosed. Any organization that is to receive a sum of money for a specified reason should not be reimbursed until receipts are supplied for payment. […]
Letter to the Editor: No to Annexation June 5
May 31, 2018 By
As you may or may not know, the Town of Jenkinsville is attempting a forced annexation of 143 additional properties into the town. If you received this letter, your property is in jeopardy of being annexed or your property is currently in the incorporated town of Jenkinsville. What does this mean for you? More taxes, […]
Letters: Thank You for Golfing
May 3, 2018 By
The Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (FCDSNB) would like to thank everyone who made our golf tournament a success. You warmed the chilly day with your enthusiasm. Thank you. Shirley M Greene Ridgeway
