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Manor Director arrested by RSCD
BLYTHEWOOD – Capt. Maria Yturria, Director of the Office of Public Information for RCSD, announced on Dec. 16 that Frederick W. Layman, III, Director of Doko Manor, has been arrested on charges of obtaining property under false pretenses. According to Yturria’s announcement on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, Blythewood’s town attorney sent a letter requesting an […]
The Voice receives demand letter
BLYTHEWOOD – The Voice newspaper and its publisher, Barbara Ball; Blythewood Town Councilman Donald Brock; and the Town’s Marketing Director Jordan Langland received demand letters on Monday, Dec. 15, threatening legal action if certain demands were not met. California entertainment attorney Imene Meziane sent the letter on behalf of Blythewood resident Edward Straiter and his […]
17-year-old suspect arrested for murder of 17-year-old
WINNSBORO – On Saturday, Dec. 13 just before 11 p.m., the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at the Winnfield West Apartment Complex. Upon arrival, deputies located a 17-year-old male inside an apartment with apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services responded and pronounced the individual deceased at the scene. Fairfield […]
Fairfield County PC tables rezoning for Lake Monticello campground
Rezoning for Convenience Store, Gas Station on Hwy 321 Approved WINNSBORO – A rezoning request that would accommodate development of a campground on Frees Creek Road on Lake Monticello triggered a lengthy pushback last week from the applicant who denied that he planned to develop the property into a campground. The applicant, Verun Bhalla, who […]
Hotel Everett and Carlisle’s restaurant expected to open in mid-January
WINNSBORO – A landmark of Winnsboro’s history is opening an exciting new era. The former Fairfield Inn, at 601 S. Congress St., is being transformed into Hotel Everett, a luxury boutique hotel, and Carlisle’s, a fine dining restaurant. Both are expected to open by the end of January, and 2026 bookings for weddings, corporate events […]
Village Church to raise cross on new worship center
BLYTHEWOOD – A significant new addition to the Blythewood skyline is set to rise this weekend. Village Church invites the community to witness the installation of a massive cross atop its new worship center on Sunday, Dec. 21. The event will take place at 12:15 p.m., immediately following the church’s 11 a.m. service, at 574 […]
Ameriprise Financial Donates $2,000 to Christian Assistance Bridge
BLYTHEWOOD – Ameriprise Financial on McNulty recently presented a $2,000 donation to Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB). In honor of their clients, Brian Lee and his team made the contribution to help support local families facing food insecurity and financial hardship this holiday season. Located at 126 Blythewood Road, CAB is a collaborative effort of area […]
Anderson Promoted
COLUMBIA – Former Fairfield County Deputy Administrator Davis Anderson was recently promoted to Workforce Development Manager for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services. Anderson most recently served in the same capacity for the South Carolina Department of Corrections. According to an SCDPPP press release, Davis has made great strides in creating […]
Blythewood Middle earns ‘Excellent’ rating on SC Report Card
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Middle School has earned an “Excellent” rating on the 2025 South Carolina School Report Card, the highest distinction available from the state Department of Education. The rating indicates that the school substantially exceeds state performance standards. According to the report, the distinction reflects strong academic growth and demonstrates that students are on […]
KJ’s and shoppers give back
BLYTHEWOOD – KJ’s Manager Kevin Portee, right, grocery clerk Eunice Loric stand next to a pile of bags of canned goods that members of the community have purchased and gifted to CAB (Christian Assistance Bridge). Since the week before Thanksgiving, KJ’s has sent 658 grocery bags of food to CAB that were purchased by shoppers. […]
