RIDGEWAY – The first weekend in November means the Pig is on the Ridge in Ridgeway. Friday night’s “No Pigs allowed” runs from 6 – 10:30 p.m. with activities for kids, craft sales, a street party, and while there are “no pig’s allowed” on Friday night, there will be delicious and different non-pork cuisine for […]
Fairfield County planning commissioner removed from board, then reinstated
November 2, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Planning Commissioner Donna Miller was sitting at her computer watching the Oct. 23 Fairfield County Council meeting on You Tube when Council voted to appoint David Brown to the District 7 seat of the Fairfield County Planning Commission. “I was shocked.” Miller told The Voice. “That’s my seat. I’m the District […]
Town Council candidates have their say
November 2, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Managing growth, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and ensuring transparency highlighted the topics four candidates for Blythewood Town Council addressed during a recent candidate forum at Doko Manor. Incumbent council members Eddie Baughman and Donald Brock as well as challengers Andrea Fripp and Trisha Hovis spent about 90 minutes Tuesday night, Oct. 24, answering questions […]
Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 4
November 2, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its 8th annual Veterans Day Celebration at Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Road on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be on display from the SC State Military Museum, the Blue Star Mothers’ Table, the Big Red Barn, American Heritage […]
Honoring History
November 2, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Historical Society and the Fairfield County Museum celebrated Winnsboro’s patriots of the American Revolutionary War on Saturday, Oct. 28. The day-long event included a grave marking ceremony at 10 a.m. off Hwy 34, and a re-enactment of an American Revolution encampment – complete with canon fire – behind the […]
Living a piece of history
November 2, 2023 By
JENKINSVILLE – The Old Brick Church, formerly known as Ebenezer Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, is considered the birthplace of the ARP Church in South Carolina. Every three years on the last Sunday in October, an ARP worship service is held at the church. Pictured below left, a letter from a Union soldier apologizes for ripping […]
Laps of Love
November 2, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Last week, Midlands STEM Charter School held its first Laps of Love walk to raise awareness for breast cancer. MSCS Executive Director Cynthia Prince and teacher LeTichia Cunningham, pictured below left, were the Grand Marshals.
Big Wateree Creek bridge to be closed for repair
November 2, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The SC Department of Transportation awarded a contract for repairs to the bridge over Big Wateree Creek on US Hwy 21 in Fairfield County. According to a release from Fairfield County, the planned date to start construction is Nov. 27, 2023. The estimated duration of closure is 21 days. Timelines could change […]
Trick or Treat
November 2, 2023 By
Businesses around Winnsboro were ready for Halloween on Tuesday. Pictured above, Fairfield Medical Associates employees. Below, staff at Fairfield County Library dressed as crayons. The library hosted its annual Trunk or Treat for the community Tuesday evening.
Bengal Bling
November 2, 2023 By
Blythewood High School’s 2023 5A Girls Track and Field State Champions received their rings at the Bengals’ Oct. 20 football game. The Bengal girls dominated the 5A meet in May 2023. They totaled 93 points in the championship meet, 33 points better second place Wando.
