BLYTHEWOOD – The Battle for the Axe Friday night was more of a fight between crosstown rivals Westwood and Blythewood to give the axe to each other. The Bengals’ turnovers and turnovers on downs gave the Redhawks ample opportunities to make a run. Likewise, Westwood’s stalled drives and poor field position always put Blythewood within […]
Letter: I Apologize to the Community
September 7, 2023 By
During the last county council meeting, as many of you know, I was escorted out of the meeting. The reason for that was my excessively strong reaction to a council member continually talking and laughing while I was addressing council during public comment time. As frequently happens now to me and other speakers, when we […]
Scout construction halted, mitigation increased as county awaits wetlands permit
September 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Monday, Aug. 28, construction was suspended on the Scout Motors site in the Blythewood Industrial Park. Richland County Economic Development officials told The Voice that the work stoppage is only temporary as the company awaits the issuance of a wetlands permit, and it is not known how long the work stoppage will […]
Fairfield County Council to raise taxes, borrow $3.5M, spend $100K more on RW rec center
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council is one vote away from enacting a tax increase – two months after approving the county’s annual budget. In a 5-2 vote, council members voted to approve an eight-mill increase, increasing the tax rate from 182.3 to 190.3 mills. Council members Shirley Greene and Tim Roseborough voted in opposition. The […]
Filing period for 2 council seats, mayor now open
August 31, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Anyone wishing to run for a council seat or the mayor’s seat in the Nov. 7 general election to be held in the Town of Blythewood must file before 12 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Candidate filing opened on Aug. 25 and will close at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. […]
Black gives partial legal update
August 31, 2023 By
Judge Allows MPA to Depose Burnett and Franklin BLYTHEWOOD – During Monday night’s town council meeting, the Town’s outside attorney David Black, with Maynard Nexsen law firm, came before council to give an update on a motions hearing that occurred on Aug 9, concerning the 2-1/2 year legal wrangling between the Town and MPA Strategies. […]
Operation Christmas Child needs volunteers
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Just as young children in Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro look forward to opening Christmas presents and finding a soccer ball, a cuddly stuffed animal, or game, children in developing countries around the world have the same dreams. For many of those children, however there will be no Christmas joy, no soccer ball or […]
Blair Highway dedicated in memory of Johnny Peoples
August 31, 2023 By
BLAIR – The many friends and family members of the late Deacon Johnny Peoples gathered near the intersection of Highway 34 West and Pearson Rd. on Saturday to dedicate a section of Highway 34 as the Johnny Peoples Memorial Highway. It was a special way that the Blair community and beyond continue to remember and […]
Stephens resigns as Chamber president
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce President Gene Stephens submitted a letter of resignation to the Chamber Board on Aug. 27, 2023. The effective date of his resignation is Nov. 29, 2023, the five year anniversary of when he was hired by the Chamber. The letter stated, “It has been an honor and a […]
Big Grab is Sept. 8-9
August 31, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Find a spot and bring your stuff. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to mark your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Winnsboro and Ridgeway and along 50 miles of roadways between the towns Fri., Sept 8 from […]
