Two All-Star teams from the Blythewood Youth Baseball and Softball League represented District 4 at their respective Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournaments over the weekend. 10U Minors All-Stars The Blythewood Minors All-Star Team took to Clemson for the AAA Division 1 State Tournament, looking for a bid to the DYB World Series. The boys from […]
Gov. McMaster launches CONNEX SC in Ridgeway
July 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, center, was on hand at BOMAG America on Tuesday for the launching of CONNEX South Carolina, a manufacturing supply chain solution connecting manufacturers, like BOMAG, to component suppliers across the state. The online platform will be made available to manufacturers through the South Carolina Department of Commerce, South […]
In Good Company
July 20, 2023 By
These members of the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair, from left: Norman Thompson, Betty M. Trapp, Wilhemina Willingham, Pastor Julian Thompson, Nancy Coleman, Theresa Cannon, Sherri Meeks, Beverly Feaster were among thousands who attended the 116th annual session of the South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education at Brookland Baptist Church, July 9-14. The Congress […]
Exchange Students Visit Fairfield
July 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Lions Paul and Bobbie Dove and Bill and Linda Haslett hosted three Lions International Youth Exchange students in July. Shown above are Lorenzo (Italy), left, and Markus (Sweden) with Lion Bobbie Dove when they visited a Salkehatchie site. Below, Anna (France), learned how to cook grits with the Lions, who served breakfasts […]
Pickleball Club Gives Back
July 20, 2023 By
Members of the Fairfield Pickleball Club don’t just meet for exercise – they also join up to give back to the community. The club has adopted a stretch of Highway 321 between Highway 34 and north to the Rec center. Pictured above are a group from the club who picked up litter along Hwy 321 […]
Shady Grove Church celebrates 200th Anniversary July 26-30
July 20, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Shady Grove Church will celebrate its 200th church anniversary July 26 through July 30 with the theme of, “We’ve come this far by faith.” Featured speakers will be: Rev. Terry Corbin of St. Paul Baptist in Winnsboro (Wed. night); Rev. Bennie Colley, Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro (Thurs. night); Rev. […]
Annie Jr. Shows in Winnsboro
July 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. Annie Jr. will show at the Pine Tree Playhouse the […]
On Patrol
July 20, 2023 By
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department recognized Deputy David Manaiza, pictured front center, for his graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on July 14. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Department, Manaiza will be assigned to the Patrol Division. “We are proud of Dep. Manaiza and his accomplishments,” the post stated. Pictured with […]
Letter: Which Would You Rather Have?
July 20, 2023 By
I agree 100% with Randy Bright’s letter to the editor that appeared in the June 29 edition of The Voice. A qualified administrator needs to be hired ASAP. Notice the word used was ‘qualified,’ someone interested in and capable of turning things around for progress. The wastewater / water / natural gas utilities should be […]
Letter: Council Must be More Open, Informative to Citizens
July 20, 2023 By
A citizen-centric county council looks for ways to expand opportunities to communicate with and listen to the people. At last Monday’s meeting, Fairfield’s County Council seemingly lacked the characteristics of council working for its citizens. The last council meeting was a very important meeting, including the vote on the wastewater treatment plant location, yet this […]
