Memorial Day weekend was an opportunity for the residents of Blythewood to come together and honor our fallen service members. Blythewood was blessed to be able to host the traveling Vietnam memorial wall. We had over 100 residents of Blythewood volunteer to assist our visitors at the Wall that Heals. These volunteers braved the heat […]

Republicans have an interesting opportunity in the June 14 primary for the District 17 State Senate Seat. Of course, they can cast fairly meaningless votes for the State Senate seat or any of the Republican contests. On the other hand, they can vote in the Democratic primary and make their vote count since it is […]

In 2013 while on a scouting trip around Winnsboro for new businesses and possible Chamber members, I saw activity at the Bi-Lo Shopping Center.  Armed with a business card I entered the construction site. I was welcomed by a tall, graying, distinguished gentleman. We introduced ourselves, shook hands and that is how I met Mr. […]

It appears the reporting on the May 9 County Council meeting was heavily one-sided and clouded by what could be personal political biases, slanted in a way which veils the truth to anyone who wasn’t in attendance at the proceedings. The story on the decision of County Council to defund the Community Liaison Department serves […]

I would like to provide some background information in relation to the article about the Fairfield County Library’s budget request. While it is true that there is millage assessed specifically for library services, in fact the library cannot access any of those funds without a vote of County Council. This policy was put in place […]

You can imagine my outrage at reading your well-written article of May 6 on the VA scam. I spent 20 years on active duty in the Army, retiring in November 1980. My time included two tours in Viet Nam (1966-67, and 1970-71), and I made 34 military parachute jumps. My left shoulder was jerked from […]

How do we improve the quality of life in our community? We can start by electing intelligent, successful, involved, honorable, sincere people who bring with them a positive attitude. We need strong insightful leadership. Right now we have a few weak leaders and that my friends is a sad fact. There should be no hoping or […]

Fairfield County Council has voted to eliminate the County Liaison position from the 2017 budget, which I and many others totally disagree with. I am a small business owner in the county and I can relate to the importance of having this position in the county. I have spent countless hours in Ms. Jackie Workman’s […]

As I write this letter, I realize I am completely out of my comfort zone. However, the proposed removal of the Fairfield County Liaison Department from Fairfield County government will be so devastating to the community that I had to write to voice my concern. I am in opposition of this move. The Fairfield County […]