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The Town of Fairfax has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would sell off 203 North Hampton Avenue in Fairfax, a property owned by the town. On December 27, the council held a special …
When Carrie Staley’s husband died in July 2023, she faced difficult decisions regarding what to do with her family’s home and further, her family's future. “I had to make decisions in spite …
A new grant from AgSouth Farm Credit will increase the capacity of the Barnwell Farmers Market, which has recently undergone expansion and increased its presence within the community. The $5,000 …
At its December 20 regular meeting, the Allendale County Council spent most of the meeting in executive session, discussing several “contractual matters” and “personnel matters.” The council …
At the Town of Fairfax’s December 18 meeting, the council approved bonuses for the town employees and discussed hiring an information technology company to help improve the town’s …
For a typical American high school senior, a college education can only be made possible by crushing debt or a generous scholarship. For a high school senior in a rural area, a college education …
The Town of Fairfax plans to give out holiday bonuses to employees, a request by employees that the Fairfax Town Council has been considering since October. The council initially began discussing …
The Town of Fairfax held its inaugural Christmas Festival Dec. 8-9. The town’s Christmas tree was lit at a Christmas Tree Lighting Service on Friday, Dec. 8. Mayor Butch Sauls and the Fairfax Town …
In August, the South Carolina Department of Education announced Dr. Vallerie Coath Cave as the new superintendent of the Allendale County School District (ACSD). Cave, who was born and raised in …
As a result of the Town of Fairfax’s lack of a budget, it has been paying contractors for items not approved by the council, cannot get grants and cannot afford to buy new equipment or award …
Randy Creech and Shavontay Elmore, two lifelong residents of Allendale, are running to fill the Allendale City Council’s empty fifth seat. The nonpartisan seat has been empty since Governor …
On Nov. 20, former Fairfax town council member Butch Sauls was inaugurated as mayor alongside three council members. The inauguration occurred days after the outgoing Fairfax mayor, Dorothy Riley, …
When Carolyn Jones’ daughter Courtney Boyce died from brain cancer in February of 2023, her daughter’s life and battle with cancer stayed with her family. “She was wonderful,” Jones said, …
Back in the 1980s, then-Allendale farmer Cleveland Washington was struggling. An FSA agent had just put him in a custodial account, a type of loan that was historically used to control and …
At the Allendale Town Council’s regular Nov. 14 meeting, the council discussed the town’s job openings, a major water leak that occurred and legal advice for a potential class action lawsuit …
Since November 15, Fairfax mayor Dorothy Riley has claimed multiple times that the town council’s regular Nov. 20 meeting has been “canceled.” However, many of these claims appear to contradict …
On November 7, citizens of the Town of Fairfax elected Butch Sauls as the town’s next mayor, replacing outgoing mayor Dorothy Riley. The town also elected three new town council members: Carl Love, …
In rural Allendale County, where ambulances and firetrucks can be up to 20 minutes away from a home, community knowledge of first aid, fire safety education and drug safety is a necessity for public …
On January 23, a special election will be held to fill an empty seat on the Allendale Town Council for the remainder of the seat’s term. The seat is empty due to the conviction of former town …
Disclaimer: This article discusses sensitive topics like suicide. This is a story of war, grief, and the plight of veterans in the United States. Connecting them all is Ohio combat veteran John …
For long-time Allendale resident Randy Creech, spending a cold Saturday morning picking up trash on the side of Bluff Road wasn’t just about making Allendale look better. It was about taking the …
Born in 1928 when Allendale County was only nine years old, Helen Aiken Stoney has witnessed decades of change within Allendale as a citizen and nurse. On November 4, the Allendale community …
In 2024, the Allendale Community Center will reopen after having been closed down for several years due to an unrepaired leaky roof. The reopening will happen after necessary repairs are made to …
Public employees in the Town of Fairfax will be able to take two new paid holidays off, as a result of changes that the town council made at its October 16 meeting. Additionally, the town is …
At its October 19 monthly meeting, the Allendale County Council approved the final reading of a new budget, raised water rates and voted to bring a mental health vehicle to the …
