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SLED investigating BW’s newly hired Dep. Admin
BLYTHEWOOD – Three weeks ago, on Nov. 7, Mayor Sloan Griffin unilaterally hired a deputy administrator who, The Voice has learned, is under criminal investigation by SLED (State Law Enforcement Division). Griffin hired Tiffany Cooks as the Town was searching for an assistant town administrator. Instead of Town Administrator Daniel Stines hiring his assistant, Griffin […]
Final VC Summer executive sentenced
COLUMBIA — Jeffrey Alan Benjamin, 62, was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to causing SCANA, a publicly-traded company, to keep false records in connection with the failed V.C. Summer nuclear construction project in Jenkinsville, South Carolina. Evidence presented to the court showed that Benjamin served as senior […]
Fairfield commemorates Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway
RIDGEWAY — Signs commemorating the state’s newest Scenic Byway were erected along roadways in Ridgeway on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway is the first new Scenic Byway to be designated in the state in over a decade and the first one not located at the beach or in the mountain areas. This […]
Fairfield County Council again tables vote on A-tax, H-tax committee applicants
Most Current Applicants May Not Meet State Requirements WINNSBORO – During the Oct. 28 Fairfield County Council meeting, Dist. 1 Councilman Dan Ruff made a motion to table the vote on appointing applicants to the county’s A-Tax (accommodations tax) and H-Tax (hospitality tax) advisory committee which, when seated, would make recommendations to council regarding the […]
Helene assistance deadline is Nov. 22 for Richland County residents
COLUMBIA – The last day for Hurricane Helene storm debris removal for residents of Richland County is Friday, Nov. 22. Residents who still need help with debris removal should call the County Ombudsman’s Office at 803-929-6000 or email [email protected] with their location and the materials needing collection. Residents also are reminded of the County’s limitations […]
Teens swarm downtown Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – When an estimated 100-200 teens flooded downtown Blythewood Saturday, Nov. 17, Facebook lit up and law enforcement was called by the businesses, but a PIO (public information officer) with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department told The Voice on Wednesday that the department did not issue an incident report. Posts began showing up on […]
Second-half defense lifts WHS over Socastee in playoff win
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team’s offense was lacking at key moments in their 5A Division 2 playoff opener Friday night. Luckily for the Redhawks, the defense put in a clutch second-half effort to beat Socastee 34-14 for its first playoff victory since 2019. Westwood (6-5) is in the lower state bracket and travels to […]
Bengals fall to Clover in round 1
CLOVER – The Blythewood football season came to an end Friday night as Clover escaped with a 31-28 victory over the Bengals in the opening round of the 5A Division 1 playoffs. Blythewood had 389 yards of total offense behind quarterback junior Johnny Collins. Collins passed for 213 yards and three touchdowns and one interception. […]
BHS athletes ink college commitments
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Athletic Department celebrated the college decisions of 4 Bengal athletes on Wednesday morning. The seniors of the Class of 2025 will graduate in the spring before taking their talents to the collegiate level. Kristen Galloway, daughter of Daniel Galloway, announced her signing with McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland to continue her […]
Guest Editorial: Government business should be open to the public for inspection
Now that we have elected new county council members, school board members, sheriffs, house and senate representatives, this is a good time to let them know that we expect public meetings and the work of government to be done in public so it is open and transparent to everyone. This is enshrouded in law as […]
