LATEST NEWS

Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price Carpenter FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to...
Read More
Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
Read More
Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
Read More
Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
Read More
Graber named Detention Center Director

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
Read More
Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

Author name: James Denton

Opinion

Change is Good

Some rather ambitious changes are afoot here at your local community newspaper, not the least of which is this, our first weekly edition. As Blythewood grows, so grows The Independent Voice, and we are delighted to have our readers and advertisers along with us for the ride as we expand our coverage area to include […]

Opinion

Participation Matters

The Fairfield County School District and their governing board of trustees have been the favorite punching bag for the community for many unpleasant years. Whether the topic is the stagnation of industrial and economic development, the crime rate or the poverty level, the finger of blame invariably points first at the Fairfield County School District.

Obituaries

Abilio Antonio Pineda

Winnsboro: A memorial service for Abilio Antonio Pineda, age 32, will be held at Pope Funeral Home on June 6, 2012 at 11 a.m.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Pineda died May 28, 2012.  He was the husband of Ashley Renee Pineda and the son of Abilio Pineda Sr.

News

The Independent Voice Launches Operations in Fairfield County

The Independent Voice of Blythewood is now the Independent Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County, and the now weekly newspaper is pleased to launch this, its first Fairfield County edition. As part of its expansion into Fairfield County, The Voice has added two new staff members to lead its news-gathering efforts – James Denton and

Scroll to Top