BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Presbyterian Church is set to host its annual Christmas Eve in the Fields. The service under the stars has become a favorite Christmas tradition for many in Blythewood – a time of experiencing Immanuel around fire pits, ending with a beautiful candle lighting. The service, complete with carol singing, scripture reading and […]
Bethel ARP observes Wreaths Across America
December 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – On Dec.14, the Bethel ARP Cemetery and the Lebanon Presbyterian Cemetery were two of more than 4,000 cemeteries in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad that participated in the National Wreaths Across America Day. Millions of Americans placed wreaths on the graves of veterans spanning from the American Revolution to the current […]
Caldwell named FCSO Officer of the Year
December 19, 2024 By
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
December 12, 2024 By
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
December 12, 2024 By
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 […]
Cooks withdraws from Blythewood Deputy Administrator position
December 12, 2024 By
Council Votes to Defund Several Positions BLYTHEWOOD – Following a story published in The Voice on Nov. 21, 2024, titled ‘SLED investigating BW’s newly hired Dep. Admin,’ Tiffany Cooks, who had been hired for that position three weeks earlier by Mayor Sloan Griffin without council’s knowledge, notified the Town that she is withdrawing from the […]
Sherman named SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year
December 12, 2024 By
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. […]
Richland PC recommends against 300 apartments in Blythewood
December 5, 2024 By
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
December 5, 2024 By
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 […]
Vote for A-Tax/H-Tax Committee expected at Dec. 9 Fairfield County Council meeting
December 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – During the Fairfield County Council meeting on Nov. 25, council members tabled, for the fourth time in as many months, a vote to appoint members to the county’s A-Tax (Accommodation Tax) and H-Tax (Hospitality Tax) advisory committee. When seated, those members will make recommendations to council regarding the awarding of grants from the […]
