There are any number of volunteer organizations and causes with which one can involve themselves to make their community a better place. Some, like volunteering with the Red Cross or becoming a volunteer fire fighter, are more noble endeavors; others, like Adopt-A-Highway or Keep Fairfield Beautiful, are more civic oriented. None, however, are quite as […]
Preserve & Protect
May 24, 2013 By
I would like to see the County consider the following points regarding the future of the former Voter Registration Office building in downtown Winnsboro: This property is located in the historic area of Winnsboro and has an abundance of parking, although it is in bad shape. Has the County or the Town of Winnsboro considered […]
Overtaxed, Under-served
May 24, 2013 By
Several years ago, the population of Fairfield County voted to allow an extra 1-cent tax to be added to our sales tax of .06 for relief of property taxes on taxpayers. The taxpayers receive very little relief because our County Administrator gives the Town of Winnsboro, Ridgeway and others part of the money collected. I […]
Garbage in Black and White
May 24, 2013 By
Fairfield County Council has been a proactive, progressive bunch in recent years, for which they have often received our editorial support. The Council’s commitment to providing job training opportunities for Fairfield County residents in the form of the Midlands Tech QuickJobs center is one such example. We have also stood behind Council’s efforts to attract […]
R2 Board Drafts Goals
May 23, 2013 By
The Board held a goal-setting session at its Tuesday night meeting. The agenda included an executive session to discuss personnel, legal and contractual matters and the opportunity to vote, but the Board chose not to vote, presumably saving that for the next regular scheduled Board meeting to be held May 28 at Polo Road Elementary […]
Board Silent on Construction
May 17, 2013 By
The Richland 2 School Board met Tuesday night at Polo Road Elementary. Notably absent from the agenda was a Facility Report. No information on the building of Elementary School #19 or the new Student Education Center on Clemson University Extension or the District Office Renovation was covered during the meeting. While also not reported during […]
Local Hero
May 17, 2013 By
We are approaching Memorial Day, when our thoughts should turn to the sacrifices made by all the men and women in uniform in all our wars. I ask that this year we honor the memory of Kitt Rion McMaster Jr. of Winnsboro as representing all who have served. Kitt’s first overseas assignment was in England […]
The Un-Free Market
May 17, 2013 By
Santee Cooper is a state-owned utility. A $900,000 state loan, in my opinion, puts our local town tax and state tax paying restaurants in direct competition with a state-run business. Doesn’t anyone else feel there is something wrong with this idea? Billie Bierer Blythewood
Budget Ballyhoo and the Reality of Perception
May 17, 2013 By
Although the public hearing for Fairfield County’s 2013-2014 budget was held three weeks ago, Monday night Council chambers were abuzz with more static than an offshore pirate radio station as citizens from both ends of the county pounded the microphone and bent Council’s collective ear. While an impressive turnout petitioned Council for more recreational opportunities, […]
Togetherness
May 3, 2013 By
The truth can be a hard thing to take, particularly if it is unpleasant. And especially if it is true. The truth is that it is easier to get a bad reputation than it is to get rid of one. And right now, Fairfield County seems to have one, and in the worst places. As […]
