BLYTHEWOOD – A two-car crash on Highway 21 near Fairlawn Court in Blythewood about 3:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, 2021, took the life of the passenger of in one car and seriously injured the drivers of both cars. A 2007 Nissan 4-door SUV was traveling south on Highway 21 when the driver lost control, […]
Rabid fox confirmed in Fairfield County; one pet exposed
September 2, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a fox found near Molly Creek Circle and Century Drive in Ridgeway, SC has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the […]
Blythewood reverses decision to release FOIA’d documents
September 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Monday, Aug. 30, the town reversed its refusal to release responsive documents sought by The Voice from Town Administrator Carroll Williamson through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request 41 days earlier. The Voice requested the following documents: 1) a copy of the contract or letter of engagement that secured the outside […]
Taylor talks about his plans for growth, revitalization in Winnsboro
September 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – Two months into his new job as town manager in Winnsboro, Jason Taylor says he’s been meeting with council members, other local leaders and town staff to hear their concerns and priorities and help formulate a vision for the future. Among the priorities on their list: improve the town’s utility services, increase utility […]
Suspect arrested a year after shooting
September 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro man was arrested Aug. 19, 2021 in connection with a shooting incident on Reservoir Road that occurred in August, 2020. On Aug. 28, 2020, deputies with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunshots being fired at a juvenile victim in the area of Reservoir Rd and Ella […]
BW woman charged with sex crimes
September 2, 2021 By
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Taylor Mackincy Schiel (age 19), of Blythewood, SC, on six charges connected to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Attorney General’s Office made the arrest. Investigators with the United States […]
SC politicians blow off their ethics fines with few consequences
September 2, 2021 By
Editor’s note: This Uncovered investigation was produced in collaboration with The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County, The Aiken Standard, The Anderson Observer, The (Chester) News and Reporter, The Gaffney Ledger, The (Greenwood) Index-Journal, Kingstree News, The Newberry Observer, The (Orangeburg) Times and Democrat, and The Sumter Item. In South Carolina, everyday residents who don’t […]
County seeks input at Sept. 2 BW meeting
September 1, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood 29016 residents will have the opportunity to have input into recently updated county land development rules with county staff on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater in Doko Meadows Park, 100 Alvina Hagood Circle in Blythewood. The meeting, hosted by Richland County Council member Derek […]
Driver killed in Ridgeway crash
August 26, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – A single vehicle crash occurred on Highway 21 near Ridgeway at about 7 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 20, resulting in the death of driver, Joshua Ray Brown, 18, of Gaston, SC. According to a report issued by the S.C. Highway Patrol, the driver was operating a 2008 Honda traveling south on Highway 21, […]
Blackstock man dies in crash
August 26, 2021 By
CHESTER – A Chester County man lost his life following a one-car fatal accident on Saturday, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol. The driver, identified by Chester County Coroner’s Office as Ernest Bradley “Brad” Blackwell, 45, of Blackstock, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Master Trooper David Jones reported that the fatal collision occurred about […]
