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Outcry over 26% rate hike, sporadic billing, dwindling reserves dominate Mitford annual water meeting
District Leaders Insist Special Purpose District is not Subject to FOIA Disclosures MITFORD — In a meeting that lasted nearly two hours, 35 or so frustrated customers crowded into the Mitford Rural Water District’s annual meeting on Sept. 17. They demanded answers for a laundry…
Fairfield County details steps for data center review
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County officials have laid out an eight-month roadmap of community town halls, workshops, and public hearings as the county studies the impact of the data center industry and prepares permanent land-use regulations. The schedule, released by the county this…
What’s Happening at Blythewood Town Hall?
Blythewood Town Manager Doug Polen sends a weekly update to council members every Friday. It is not only a window into the world of Town Hall but a regular update on projects and plans that the public will be able to follow from week to week. Sept. 21 – Sept. 25, 2026 Public…
Jury sides with landowner in Lakeview Drive access dispute
WINNSBORO — A Fairfield County magistrate’s court jury found for landowner Todd Jacobs in a dispute over a tree blocking a passage that neighboring Jenkinsville property owners say they have long used to reach their homes. The verdict followed a day of testimony about whether the…
What’s Happening at Blythewood Town Hall?
Blythewood Town Manager Doug Polen sends a weekly update to council members every Friday. It is not only a window into the world of Town Hall but a regular update on projects and plans that the public will be able to follow from week to week. Week of Sept. 14 – Sept. 18, 2026…
Residents get final chance to speak on Blythewood rezonings at County Council tonight
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 22 on two controversial Blythewood-area rezoning requests that drew heated community debate and conflicting recommendations from county planners last week. The public hearing begins at 7 p.m. in…
What’s Happening at Blythewood Town Hall?
Blythewood Town Manager Doug Polen sends a weekly update to council members every Friday. It is not only a window into the world of Town Hall but a regular update on projects and plans that the public will be able to follow from week to week. Week of Sept. 7 – Sept. 11, 2026…