COLUMBIA – Richland County is forging ahead to amend the county’s Dirt Road Paving ordinance by removing the section in Chapter 21 that has allowed 25 percent of property owners on the road to effectively decline a road paving project. The county’s Interim Transportation Director Michael Maloney recently advised the County’s Transportation Ad Hoc committee […]
‘Hey, You Guys!’ Catch The Goonies at Doko Park on Saturday
July 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The hunt for the lost treasure is on at Doko Park on Saturday, July 15, during a twilight showing of 80’s classic, The Goonies. The movie will start at sunset, so bring lawn chairs and blankets and plan to picnic before or during the movie. The event will include food trucks on site. […]
Landlords of single rentals must now register with Richland County
July 13, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Landlords who have a single residential rental in the unincorporated areas of Richland County will now have to register that rental with the county, according to Zachary Cavanaugh, director of Richland County Business Services. In addition, landlords who own and rent two or more residential units, including duplexes, are now required to both […]
R2i2 gets first patent
July 13, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – The Richland School District Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center was created to give students a place to explore and enhance their critical thinking, problem solving and innovation skills. A product of their creativity and collaboration is not only having a global impact, but it is worthy of a patent. This […]
Jeep Rogers YMCA hosts day of family fun
July 13, 2023 By
LAKE CAROLINA – The Jeep Rogers YMCA held a Family Day festival on July 9, where neighbors of the Y, both members and non-members, visited and participated in an assortment of activities. Local vendors showcased their wares, from bakeries and food trucks, to jewelry makers and crafters. For the kids, there were field games, a […]
Ridgeway town council corrects water fee error
July 13, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Only two council members and the mayor were on hand for the Ridgeway Town Council Special Called Meeting on June 30 for the final reading of the 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget and a vote to increase in the cost of Service to All Classes of Customers for water and sewer service. While a […]
Editorial: After the CBS Sunday Morning show…
July 13, 2023 By
The days since July 2 have been a whirlwind of fun-filled attention enjoyed by The Voice’s staff after the newspaper was featured on a segment of CBS Sunday Morning. Venerable journalist Ted Koppel interviewed – on national television – The Voice, The Chester News and Reporter and talked about their partnership with The Charleston Post […]
Register now for fall sports in Fairfield
July 13, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Registration is now open for Fairfield County Recreation Department’s fall sports programs. The Rec offers soccer, flag football, and tackle football for county residents ages 4 – 12. The co-ed soccer league is divided in two age groups: 4 – 7 and 8 – 12. Football is divided in three groups. Ages […]
Letter: Save the Farmers Market!
July 13, 2023 By
I am asking County Council to please support the Fairfield Farmers & Artisans Market by removing the rental fee recently implemented for the use of the building on market days. The market is an asset to citizens, farmers, and county businesses. Fairfield County is a designated food desert, and the market is a way for […]
Ruby Hurst Teal
July 13, 2023 By
Ruby Hurst Teal, 87, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Chesterfield, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Finley Thomas and Novella Campbell Hurst. Mrs. Teal grew up on a farm in Chesterfield County and loved the outdoors. She graduated from Chesterfield High School (CHS) where she made memories […]
