BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest school, for grades pre-k through 12, is a tuition-free public charter school. Set to open in fall 2026, American Leadership Academy (ALA) is ramping up preparations. The school says it will offer a comprehensive K-12 education guided by the R.A.I.S.E. values – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Located at 10301 […]
TOW candidates field questions over downtown revival, youth programs, crime and growth
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates vying for Winnsboro Town Council laid out their priorities Sept. 18 at a community forum hosted at Christ Central, fielding questions on downtown revitalization, youth opportunities, crime, and how to manage growth tied to regional development ahead of the Sept. 30 special election. The forum, moderated by former Winnsboro Mayor Dr. […]
Video of Manor incident released to the public
September 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a lengthy, contentious executive session called Monday night, Sept. 22, in which Blythewood Town Council members received legal advice on “Manor operations and incidents,” council voted to release to the public a surveillance video of an incident that occurred in the Manor on Thursday, Sept. 11 involving Mayor Sloan Griffin and a […]
Coach says she lost thousands in fees after months of paying Manor rental fees
September 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A check that was presented to and rejected by the Blythewood mayor and Manor officials on Sept. 11 has helped fuel an investigation into missing Manor reservation payments by the Richland County Sheriff’s department. A story about the Sept. 11 incident appeared in the Sept. 18 edition of The Voice. The story began […]
Groundbreaking kicks off Fortune Springs Park renovation
September 18, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Fortune Springs Park on Sept. 12 was the start of something big. The project’s design finalization and construction is funded by $2,715,569.90 from SCOR’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Stormwater Infrastructure Program (ASIP). An existing stormwater pond will be restored, new 24-inch drainage pipe and […]
Ridgeway museum to host Native American program
September 18, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – If you have old arrowheads that you’re curious about – what they were used for and what tribe they’re from – bring them to the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum in Ridgeway, on Saturday, and you will likely learn their history and origin. That’s when the museum and the South Carolina Humanities, a […]
Ridgeway’s newest shop is a tasteful adventure of meals & things
September 18, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Ridgeway’s newest boutique, SueChef Kitchen, opened on Palmer St. last week where it shares a building with Over The Top dress boutique. A ribbon cutting on Sept. 12 brought a throng of customers eager to check out the shop’s charming style and browse the delicious variety of meals and treats it offers for […]
Conflicting accounts emerge from Manor incident
September 18, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Michelle Layman, the wife of the Manor’s Director, Fred Layman III, walked into the Manor – a public building – a little after 4 p.m. with her 10-month-old baby to leave a check. She ended up with a trespassing notice before being taken away in an ambulance. Fred Layman, who is on medical […]
Suspect arrested in deadly BW shooting
September 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Fred Gause Jr, 43, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 16, following the investigation into a murder that occurred on Haygood Road in Blythewood on Sept. 15, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. According to an incident report from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the 100 block of Haygood Road at approximately […]
Blythewood shooting leaves one dead, one injured
September 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the 100 block of Haygood Road this afternoon. On Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, just before 5 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Haygood Road in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located an adult female victim […]
