County: magistrate shortage not currently impairing caseload

WINNSBORO – The shortage of experienced magistrates in Fairfield County is not currently causing a case backlog despite sweeping changes in magistrate posts, County officials...

Credit history put new judge’s bond at risk

Court Replaces Swearingen with Feaster as Chief Magistrate WINNSBORO – A recently appointed Fairfield County magistrate’s credit problems placed her in jeopardy of having her...

Magistrate appointments bungled

WINNSBORO – State senators will reconvene next week, in part to reconsider four controversial magistrate appointments in Fairfield County, according to S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s...

Doubts cast on transparency and legality of magistrate selection process

WINNSBORO – It took multiple attempts for some recently appointed Fairfield and Chester county magistrate appointees to pass two basic skills exams required by state...

Fanning: ‘Good Ole Boys’ over

Some Committee Members Closely Connected to Fairfield WINNSBORO – S.C. Senator Mike Fanning advertised last February for applicants to fill positions for four part-time Fairfield...

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