BLYTHEWOOD – As Blythewood’s new mayor, Sloan Griffin, began firing the Town’s outside legal team handling the MPA Strategies Freedom of Information (FOI) lawsuit and the Town’s countersuit on Dec. 6, lead attorney for the team, David Black, filed a motion that same day asking for a special master (a judge not involved with the […]
Stained glass window walking tour set for Dec. 17
December 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce and several churches in the community are sponsoring a walking tour of the stained glass windows of five churches in downtown Winnsboro. There will be five staggered 30-45 minute tours of the windows on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and […]
Enter The Voice’s U Pick ‘Em contest for a chance at $200
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Need a little extra cash to pay off some of those Christmas bills that are adding up? You might want to enter The Voice’s annual College Bowl U Pick ‘Em contest that can be found on the back page of The Voice’s Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 issues. Two-time winner […]
Blythewood seeks input on Doko Park master plan
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood is conducting a survey regarding the expansion opportunities of Doko Meadows Park. “We are seeking input from the community members as to how they would like to see it developed,” said Mayor Sloan Griffin. “I strongly encourage Blythewood residents to participate to help guide these plans and vision.” The […]
Scout’s arrival brings windfall to Blythewood Masons
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Since just after its 1960 founding, the Blythewood Masonic Lodge had held its meetings in the same place: a building on Blythewood Road across from Sandy Level Baptist Church. But that changed about a year ago when Richland County offered to by the local fraternal organization’s building and about four acres of land. […]
Kids in Parks walking trail opens in Winnsboro
December 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Forward celebrated the grand opening of the Kids in Parks Walking Trail, on Dec. 6, in the heart of historic Downtown Winnsboro, located at 141 S. Congress Street. The trail has been designed to take visitors on a journey through the town’s history, with several historical stops along the way. From the […]
Fatal crash near Jenkinsville
December 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the morning hours of Dec. 11, 2023, according to Chris Hill, Fairfield County Coroner. According to Hill, 23 year old Bryson Burgess, of Lexington, SC, was the driver of a vehicle that was traveling on […]
Bengal alum Terry Watson is a National Champion
December 14, 2023 By
LOUISVILLE, KY – Clemson University sophomore Terry Watson, a Blythewood High School Alum, is officially a NCAA National Champion. The Clemson Tigers defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 2-1 on Monday to claim the program’s fourth national title. Clemson’s program is just the third men’s soccer program to win two or more championships within any three-year […]
FoodShare moves to Council on Aging
December 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – FoodShare-Fairfield has relocated from Prisma Health Family Medicine to Fairfield County Council on Aging (FCCOA), located at 210 E. Washington Street in Winnsboro. FoodShare-Fairfield, an initiative of Fairfield Forward, aims to reduce food insecurity in Fairfield County while also improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all county residents. The new location […]
Town thanks employees with Christmas party
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s annual employee Christmas party, held at The Farm as in past years, was attended by employees as well as the members of the Town’s boards and commissions and their spouses. House Rep. Annie McDaniel, who represents a portion of Blythewood 29016 was also in attendance as well as other representatives including […]
