WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro employees bade farewell to their boss, Town Manager Jason Taylor, during a drop-in at town hall on Friday, June 30, his last day at the Town. On Monday, July 1, he would take over as Town Manager for the Town of Newberry. As the employees and other friends stopped […]
July 7 forecasted as SC’s Most Perfect Evening of 2024
July 3, 2024 By
For those fortunate enough to have a backyard, one of the greatest pleasures is spending a summer evening dining alfresco. Alfresco dining transforms a simple meal into a memorable experience, combining the pleasures of good food with the beauty of eating outdoors. Moreover, dining outside can be a wonderful way to connect with family and […]
Work begins on restoration of downtown Winnsboro
June 27, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – With almost $2 million in state earmarks flowing in for the revitalization of downtown Winnsboro over the last two years, the restoration work has begun in earnest. Last week, Town Manager Jason Taylor and his newly named Interim successor Chris Clauson were on hand to witness workers on scaffolding tearing out decayed sections […]
Blythewood Town Council votes 3-1 to keep MPA file secret ‘indefinitely’
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After town council held an hour-long executive session Monday night to discuss whether to release to the public the files, invoices, evidence and other documents related to the 2021 MPA Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town, Councilwoman Erica Page made the motion to not release the documents to the public. Page’s motion […]
Blythewood budget provides new employee, community perks
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council members quickly adopted final reading of the 2024-2025 budget Monday night with no amendments or alterations. Council members voted 4-0 to approve final reading. Councilman Rich McKenrick was absent for the vote. The more than $7.3 million spending plan includes a 3.2 percent cost of living (COLA) and merit increases […]
Fairfield County budget for deputies falls short of neighbor counties
June 27, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County council members vacillated Monday night when voting on minimum starting pay for Sheriff’s deputies despite pleas from the public and the sheriff for a starting salary of at least $50,000. Additionally, council members failed to increase entry level pay for detention center workers and 911 dispatchers. Council members approved the $44.6 […]
Don’t miss the summer concert June 29 in downtown Winnsboro
June 26, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Put your dancin’ shoes on and head on down to the Clock in downtown Winnsboro this Saturday evening for the second concert in the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Nights Concert Series. From 8 – 11 p.m., the popular Flashback Party Band will be on stage in front of the clock playing everyone’s […]
Walker wins runoff for SC Senate Dist. 22
June 26, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – In the Richland County’s Dist. 22 State Senate race, Richland County Councilman Overture Walker took the win with 2,851 votes (53.64 percent) over S.C. House Representative Ivory Thigpen who garnered 2,464 votes (46.36 percent). The two were contending for the State Senate seat being vacated by Mia McLeod who is not seeking re-election. […]
Woman arrested for financial crimes related to Fairfield County Library
June 26, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro woman, Tiffany Monique Boulware, 42, has been arrested for financial crimes that related to her prior employment at the Fairfield County Library. On June 3, 2024, a representative of the Fairfield County Library filed an incident report with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office alleging that financial crimes had been committed by […]
Funding of Sheriff’s Office, Animal Shelter top public concerns for budget
June 20, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council is expected to pass third and final reading of the FY 2024-25 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, June 24. After council voted at the June 10 meeting to approve the first eight of 10 motions to amend the budget, the issue of pay raises for the Sheriff’s office […]
