FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A human skull was found off Highway 215 S. about 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, according to Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery. “A logging crew working in the area called our dispatcher about 3 p.m. to report they had come across a skull,” Montgomery said. “Our deputies were on scene shortly after […]
Mayor, new council seated in Blythewood
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In their last meeting as the majority members of town council, former Mayor Bryan Franklin, former Councilman Eddie Baughman and current Councilman Rich McKenrick voted Tuesday night against approval of the meeting agenda and, instead, tried to add an action item to the agenda that Franklin said would be an “update” on the […]
BHS students seek funds for 15 doghouses
November 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – When Blythewood High School sophomore Sarah Turner, 15, and senior Norah Velpula, 17, signed up to participate in their school’s Holiday Wishes program they were looking forward to making the holidays brighter for someone in need. That ‘someone’ turned out to be about 15 dogs. Winter wishes is an annual school-wide community service […]
‘JOY’ is theme of Holidays on the Ridge
November 30, 2023 By
Ridgeway Parade set for Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. RIDGEWAY – Holidays on the Ridge will feature three days of Christmas ‘JOY’ you won’t want to miss – a tree lighting that includes Santa and free carriage rides, a full day of shopping and dining out, and the grand finale: the Ridgeway Christmas Parade. It […]
Fairfield Museum’s Holiday Open House set for Dec. 3
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Museum will host its 26th annual Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. The museum will be decorated with traditional live holiday greenery by members of the town’s three garden clubs – Anemone Garden Club, Town & Country Gardeners, and Winnsboro Garden Club. Entertainment will include Rev. […]
Merry and Bright
November 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The rain that fell during Winnsboro’s Christmas parade on Sunday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who participated or those who attended. Approximately 80 entries passed by the Town Clock as they were announced and cheered on by the crowd. Above, Element Electronics, whose float featured a TV playing ‘Home Alone’, was named […]
Blythewood tree lighting set for Nov. 26
November 26, 2023 By
UPDATE: The Voice has been unable to verify with any town officials, but according to the Town’s Facebook page, the Blythewood Tree Lighting has been moved to the Manor tonight because of the chance of rain. It will still be held at 5 p.m. BLYTHEWOOD – The annual Blythewood tree lighting is set for Sunday, […]
All Aboard the Santa Train!
November 21, 2023 By
Interactive Museum Brings Tourists FAIRFIELD COUNTY – They call it a museum, but this is the kind of “museum” that moves. Up and down the tracks. Actually, the South Carolina Railroad Museum has a bunch of trains. The museum, located on Highway 34 just outside the Town of Winnsboro, has several locomotives, train cars, and […]
Christmas comes to Fairfield this weekend
November 21, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The first Christmas parade of the season in the Winnsboro/Ridgeway/Blythewood communities will be held in downtown Winnsboro this Sunday, Nov. 26, on Congress Street. The theme will be Merry and Bright. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Dillon Pullen said about 75 entries have signed up so far. “This is going to be one […]
Blythewood gets ready for the holidays
November 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The bright red truck hauling a Christmas tree has arrived at Town Hall and is heralding the holidays. The annual Blythewood tree lighting is set for Sunday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. It’s the beginning of the holidays in the town and a time to visit with neighbors and old friends who have […]
