Barbara Ball is a journalist at various publications including the Arizona Daily Star, Lexington County Chronicle, and The Independent Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County. She focuses on themes such as construction and real estate, government and politics, and sports, often exploring topics like commercial real estate, property management, and the housing market. Barbara's work has been featured in multiple outlets, showcasing her expertise in event technology and general assignment news.
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Barbara Ball's coverage largely focuses on local community events, government announcements, and issues specific to Fairfield County. She frequently covers seasonal events, government news, and local sports. Therefore, she may be most responsive to pitches related to upcoming community events in Winnsboro or developments within the Fairfield County government.
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By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – After applicant Matthew Graham told members of the Blythewood Board of Architecture Review (BAR) that he would rather move his business into the former Wilson store in its current condition than bend to the Board's renovation requirements that Graham said would cost him an extra $75,000, board members began discussing ways for the Town to find or raise funds that could be used for beautification of the town's historic buildings.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – With a motion by Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen (Barron) Cooper to approve, Richland County Council voted, without discussion, 10-1 to approve rezoning for 255 homes on 157.44 acres that border the Town of Blythewood.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night, May 26 to deny a high-density residential rezoning request for 60.5 acres that borders Fulmer and Mount Valley roads. Mayor Sloan Griffin was the lone vote in favor of the rezoning.
By: Barbara Ball
Over the past week, I have attentively listened to more than 7 hours of committee testimony and countless hours of Senate debate regarding congressional redistricting. I have talked to dozens of citizens, received hundreds of emails and texts on this matter. Up until Tuesday, I have repeatedly voted in favor of procedural motions to allow this issue to be heard and debated before early voting began in South Carolina. Citizens voting at the polls changes the entire analysis for me.
By: Barbara Ball
WINNSBORO – The Winnsboro Women's Club selected Maggie McManus as its 2026 Judi S. Montgomery $1,000 college scholarship recipient. She also received a $500 scholarship from the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – A verbal altercation at Scott Benny's restaurant in Blythewood on Monday, May 25, ended in a chair-throwing bar room fight between two people armed with pool sticks and the arrest of one of the brawlers, James Williams, 30, for Assault & Battery.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – The annual free Richland County Ag + Art Tour will happen during the weekend of June 6 and 7, when 16 farms and garden-oriented businesses will open to the public. One Hubcap Farm, Paradise Cay Plantation, and Fabel Farms will comprise the “Blythewood Route” of the tour.
By: Barbara Ball
RIDGEWAY – Dozens of Dominion Energy employee volunteers converged on Catherine Coleman's home in Ridgeway last week to weatherize and beautify her house and property. The aim was to improve comfort and energy efficiency in Coleman's home.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – A ribbon cutting to open Hobart Road to traffic was celebrated Tuesday morning and hosted by Richland County. The newly completed developments of the Hobart Road Improvement Project include roadway upgrades and a new railroad crossing with optimized signals and safety gates.
By: Barbara Ball
BLYTHEWOOD – Members of council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass first reading of a proposed ordinance amending the town's Freedom of Information (FOI) policy, largely without discussion. According to media attorney Jay Bender, long regarded as South Carolina's foremost authority on the state's Freedom of Information Act, the ordinance includes a number of provisions inconsistent with state law.
