Mollie R. Rothman-Cardell

Mollie R. Rothman-Cardell, 76, of Winnsboro passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025.  Born in Jackson, MI, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Rothman and Noreen (nee Burdick) Rothman. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jon Cardell; sister, Kathleen A. Gillette; nephews, Kurt Rothman and Josh Gillette (Jenni); niece, Mandy […]

Blythewood man charged following shooting on S.C. State campus

COLUMBIA –  SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) has charged Matthew Daniel McCoy, 18, of Blythewood, in connection with one of two shootings that killed a woman and injured a man at South Carolina State University Saturday night.  McCoy was charged with Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person, and Carrying a Weapon on […]

FOI’d documents link mayor to comped, reduced Manor fees

BLYTHEWOOD – The Manor, Blythewood’s event venue, hasn’t made a profit or broke even since it opened in 2015. Its net loss for fiscal year 2024-25 was the highest loss yet – a staggering $175,375.56, up $34,177.50 over the previous year’s net loss. Documents received in Blythewood town hall’s Sept. 8 response to a Freedom […]

Blythewood beset with investigations

BLYTHEWOOD – Over the weekend, The Voice emailed questions to RCSD about the use of several words that appeared in a report issued last week regarding the incident at the Manor on Sept. 11 when Michelle Layman went to deliver a check for her husband. Deputy Chief Maria Yturria, Office of Professional Development at RCSD […]

SCDOT seeks input on Peach Rd. bridge replacement

 FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requests comments from the public on a proposed project to replace the bridge on S-20-30 (West Peach Road) over Little Cedar Creek in Fairfield County. The project includes replacing the existing bridge, realigning the roadway approaches as necessary and improving the roadway approaches to meet […]

Rock Around the Clock is Oct.10 & 11

WINNSBORO – Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s almost time to Rock Around the Clock in downtown Winnsboro. Two days of fun and entertainment kick off on Friday, Oct. 10 with a concert and street dance featuring the ACE Party Band. Saturday’s fun will start at 9 a.m. as Congress St. will fill with vendors, games, […]

A Smile-Worthy Grocery Store

BLYTHEWOOD – IGA was first opened in Blythewood on McNulty St in 1985 by Nick Thomas, according to Blythewood Historical Society and Museum records. After 41 years and two locations, IGA officially re-opened as Kj’s Market on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. Wednesday’s shoppers enjoyed coupons for freebies, a fresh new store look, lots […]

Truvista wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award

LAS VEGAS, NV – At the NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association’s Fall Conference in mid-September, Truvista Fiber was presented the Smart Rural Community Showcase Award for the company’s work on The Village in Winnsboro, a Community of Fairfield Educators. In 2024, Truvista Fiber and the Fairfield County School District announced their partnership in constructing […]

Lebanon PCA celebrates 250 years of faith and fellowship

LEBANON — Lebanon Presbyterian Church marked a remarkable milestone this past weekend, celebrating its 250th anniversary with a three-day series of events filled with worship, music, fellowship, and gratitude for generations of faith. The festivities began Friday evening with a family game and recreation night followed by a meal, drawing current members, visitors, and former […]

Blythewood Market to host nine-course Farmers Banquet

BLYTHEWOOD — A second annual Farmers Banquet is planned for Friday, Oct. 24 to celebrate local farmers, the Blythewood Farmers Market, and the community. This outdoor dining experience will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the pavilion in the field behind Blythewood Presbyterian Church, and will seats 100 guests. Diners will be served […]

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