RIDGEWAY – Three Ridgeway mayors reigned over the 100th anniversary celebration of the Town’s Tin Man water tower on Saturday. Current Mayor Heath Cookendorfer introduced the two previous mayors who shared stories about the tower. Former Mayor Rufus Jones laughed as he told about how one morning during his youth, the town’s folk woke up […]
Winnsboro pedestrian dies in crash
September 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Department of Public Safety (WDPS) officers were flagged down by citizens on the Highway 321 bypass near the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital building where they found a man who had been struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross the road, according to the WDPS. The officers immediately began to render […]
Two file for mayor, four file for council seats
September 7, 2023 By
This is a revision of the candidate filings that appeared in The Voice’s Sept. 7 edition. BLYTHEWOOD – Six Blythewoodians had filed for political seats in Blythewood government when the filing closed at noon on Sept. 5. Two of the candidates live in Ashley Oaks, one in Oak Hurst, one in Holly Bluff, one in […]
Scout to hold public meeting on Sept. 19
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public meeting is set for Sept. 19 for members of the pubic to ask questions and learn more about the progress of the Scout Motors project in the Blythewood Industrial Park. A number of state and county agencies and other organizations with connections to the Scout Motors project will be on hand […]
Mitford man arrested for fentanyl and meth
September 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – David “Dusty” Yoder Jr., of Mitford, was arrested on Aug. 29 and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine 3rd Offense and Possession with intent to Distribute Fentanyl 3rd Offense. The arrest occurred after the execution of a drug search that same day at about 3 p.m. at Yoder’s residence on Heritage Road in the Mitford […]
Lions spaghetti dinner Sept. 14
September 7, 2023 By
WINNBORO – The Winnsboro Lions Club will hold its annual spaghetti fundraiser supper Thursday evening, Sept.14, at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. The meal will be dine-in or take-out, from 5- 7 p.m. The dinner will include homemade spaghetti sauce (with or without mushrooms), noodles, tossed salad, garlic bread, and iced tea and […]
Lemonade stand raises $300 for Christian Assistance Bridge
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four Blythewood girls and their moms report that their lemonade stand, which they operated on Aug. 6, brought in just over $300 to help CAB (Christian Assistance Bridge), a local food pantry in Blythewood that serves both Blythewood and Fairfield County. “I’m very grateful for the people that not only lived in the […]
First year celebration
September 7, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Shortly after Daniel and Lauren Stines moved to Fairfield in 2021, they said they realized there was a need for a Christian-based children and youth program in the community. “Fortunately, we found like-minded folks within our new church, First Baptist of Winnsboro, and two other churches in the community – Lebanon Presbyterian […]
Eagles defend home turf in second win
September 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy hosted the Wardlaw Patriots at Ruff Field on Friday, September 1, looking to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Eagles jumped ahead early, scoring in the first two minutes of play after receiving the opening kickoff. Richard Winn’s offense proved indefensible down the stretch as the Eagles averaged under […]
Griffins unable to survive Chester
September 7, 2023 By
CHESTER – The stakes were high in Chester on Friday night as Fairfield Central faced off with the Cyclones in their annual rivalry game. After a scoreless first half, Chester came on stronger in the third to eventually claim take a 24-0 shutout of the Griffins. Fairfield drove into Chester territory on its opening possession […]
