County, Providence mend rift on ER sale

By Barbara Ball
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June 18, 2020

WINNSBORO – A resolution passed by Fairfield County Council Monday night has headed off a rift that developed between the county and Providence Health over...

Government

Derrek Pugh’s win over County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson survives recount.

By Barbara Ball
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June 17, 2020

COLUMBIA – A recount of the close vote between Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson and challenger Derrek Pugh was completed the Thursday after the election,...

Government, News

Fanning, McDaniel win big

By Barbara Ball
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June 11, 2020

WINNSBORO – In the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, State Sen. Mike Fanning (Dist. 17) and House Rep. Annie McDaniel (Dist. 41) both took home big...

Community, Government, News

Council considers citizens review board

By Barbara Ball
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June 11, 2020

WINNSBORO – During county council time Monday evening, a time when council members speak their mind, Councilman Clarence Gilbert suggested council should look into a...

Government, News

Pugh ousts Dickerson in nail biter

By Barbara Ball
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June 11, 2020

Kennedy, Jackson in Runoff; Dickerson Looking at Recount BLYTHEWOOD – With a razor-thin margin of 52 votes, Derrek Pugh of Blythewood ousted 12-year Richland County...

Government

Democratic Primary Election Results: Fairfield County

By Barbara Ball
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June 10, 2020

Local democratic primary election results for Fairfield County challenged races: State Sen. Mike Fanning and House Rep. Annie McDaniel took home big wins. State Sen....

Government, News

Democratic Primary Election Results: Blythewood 29016

By Barbara Ball
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June 10, 2020

Local democratic primary election results for Blythewood 29016 challenged races: Blythewood is represented by three different Richland County Council representatives. Here are the results of...