Caldwell named FCSO Officer of the Year

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff Office recognized Sergeant Brandy Caldwell as the 2024 Officer of the Year for Fairfield County. Caldwell serves as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Fairfield Middle School, where her leadership and commitment to the well-being of students have been transformative. “Sgt. Caldwell’s influence extends beyond Fairfield County.” Says Fairfield […]

U-Pick-Em is back as CFP Bracket Challenge

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – December marks changes in the college football world, and those have trickled down to The Voice… but the cash prize remains. Capitalize on your chance for some extra Christmas cash by entering in The Voice’s College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge, which can be found on page 4B in the Dec. 12 and […]

Ridgeway woman charged with murder

RIDGEWAY – Tammi Neal, 54, of Ridgeway, was arrested by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 4 after deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Salutation Lane in Ridgeway, according to a report from the Sheriff’s office. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies discovered a male with a knife wound […]

Sherman named SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School principal Matt Sherman is the 2025 South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Secondary Principal of the Year. SCASA Executive Director Dr. Quincie Moore and Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore surprised Sherman with the award on Tuesday. Richland Two announced the award to parents via ParentSquare on Wednesday. “Mr. […]

Phillips honored as distinguished USC alum

COLUMBIA – Herman Phillips of Winnsboro, is one of six University of South Carolina graduates who were honored for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 South Carolina Honors College Homecoming Weekend Brunch. Phillips, who grew up in the White Oak community in Fairfield County, is the co-founder and CEO of Cinapse, a cloud-based scheduling software […]

Griffins fall to Clinton in Upper State championship

CLINTON–Fairfield Central’s drive to reach a state championship game for the first time in 27 years fell one game short. The Griffins, who won 12 straight games after a season-opening loss to 5A Ridge View, fell 32-21 to Clinton Friday night at the Red Devils’ Wilder Stadium. “If you would have told me back in […]

Richland PC recommends against 300 apartments in Blythewood

Blythewood Residents Speak Out Against Rezoning COLUMBIA – The Richland County Planning commission heard a request Monday night, Dec. 2, for a rezoning that would allow as many as 300 apartment units on almost 20 acres located on Wilson Boulevard immediately south of Turkey Farm Road.  The address of the 19.8-acre property is 10141 Wilson […]

Winnsboro teen arrested in Nov. 30 shooting

WINNSBORO – Matthew Woodard, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the mini-park on Old Camden Road on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office. At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Nov. 30, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident […]

Night work on Blythewood Road continues Dec. 8-14

BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County officials announced in a post on the county’s Facebook page that because of planned asphalt paving, Blythewood Road will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 8-12. Crews will not be working Thursday, Dec. 5. The post cautioned that drivers in the area […]

Jane Virginia Hazzard

BLYTHEWOOD – Jane Virginia Hazzard, 55, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Georgetown, SC, on December 24, 1968, she was a daughter of Barbara Bourne Shives, William W. Shives and the late John P. Hazzard, IV. Jane earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and went on to […]

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