WINNSBORO – In 2017, Fairfield County provided $500,000 to Fairfield Behavioral Health Services (FBHS) to help fund the construction of a new facility on the US Hwy. 321 bypass. The funding was structured as a no-sale facility loan, meaning the money would only need to be repaid if FBHS were to sell the property within […]
Town of Blythewood hires Edwards as HR/bookkeeper
June 26, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has hired Jennifer Edwards of Ridgeway to serve as the human resources and finance director for the Town effective Monday, June 30. Edwards previously managed employee relations issues for the Town of Winnsboro, where she’s worked since 2017. Prior to that, Edwards has worked as a bookkeeper and office […]
Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 26, 2025 By
Notifications are Not Tax bills; Use Online Application for Appeals COLUMBIA – Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2025. This week, the County Assessor’s Office is sending notifications by mail to owners of properties whose values have changed by at least […]
Fairfield County’s FY 25-26 budget reflects $1 million increase; available online
June 19, 2025 By
Final Vote On Budget Set for Thursday, June 26 WINNSBORO – With third reading and a public hearing looming on the Fairfield County budget, the good news is that, this year, the county’s administration has made the draft budget public – really public – on the web and at the library for all to see. […]
GMC awarded contract for Fairfield wastewater plant
June 5, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Following an executive session on May 27, members of the Fairfield Joint Water and Sewer System Commission voted unanimously to accept a contract proposed by GMC (Goodwyn Mills Cawood) Engineering to provide engineering and design services for the county’s wastewater plant proposed to discharge into the Broad River. GMC has offices in Columbia, […]
Park safety on BW council agenda for Thursday, May 29
May 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The opening salvo at Tuesday night’s town council meeting was prompted by a two-page agenda heavy with major issues, including park security, budget review, a curfew for the town, and park safety rules and regulations. Discussion and final vote on the town’s massive land development code, and a public hearing on an ordinance […]
Sheriff Lott talks tough about shootouts, fighting
May 22, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Almost a hundred members of the community gathered at Doko Manor Monday evening to hear Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott update them on the arrests of seven 18 to 23-year-olds involved in a recent shootout in downtown Blythewood. He also talked about recent trends in which hundreds of teens swarming nighttime Doko Park […]
Blythewood public hearing for referendum for change of gov set for May 27
May 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public hearing will be held at the May 27 town council meeting concerning a proposed ordinance to hold a referendum on the question of a change in the form of Blythewood’s municipal government. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input prior to a final action taken by town council. […]
Fairfield County A & H tax committee recommends $450K without guidelines
May 8, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – After a number of missteps recently by the Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Committee in the process of voting to recommend a total of over $450,000 in awards from state and local accommodation tax revenue to promote tourism in Fairfield County, the county’s Public Information Officer Gene Stephens, who oversees the committee, said he […]
BW Council holds press conference, first vote on referendum to change form of government
May 1, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During a press conference held by four members of Blythewood Town Council Monday afternoon in front of Doko Manor, Town Councilwoman Andrea Fripp announced that the Town would be introducing an ordinance calling for a different form of government for the Town. The ordinance was initiated by Fripp, Mayor Pro Tem Donald Brock, […]
