BLYTHEWOOD – Following published reports that Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh hosted a birthday party for his mother-in-law at The Manor without a security deposit and without paying the required $4,500 rate as required by Town policy, town officials informed The Voice that Pugh also has another family event scheduled for Friday Aug. 1, and […]
County officials visit Mega Metal HQ in Istanbul
July 31, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – In an effort to build on the new relationship between Fairfield County and its newest industry, Mega Metal, a Fairfield contingency has been invited to visit the headquarters of Mega Metal in Istanbul, Turkey. Last May, Mega Metal opened its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Fairfield County, where the company will be […]
FCSD Superintendent takes medical leave
July 31, 2025 By
Swilley Named Acting Superintendent FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Superintendent Alvin Pressley has informed the Fairfield County School Board of his need to take medical leave. During its meeting on July 22, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Tracie Swilley as Acting Superintendent of the District during Pressley’s absence. “It is our hope that Mr. Pressley will […]
Blythewood couple brings event venue and gym to town
July 31, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood couple, Kimberly and John Fields, opened his and hers storefronts last month at Blythewood’s newest retail building located at 11031 Wilson Boulevard. Kimberly operates Fit Event Showroom and Rentals, and John operates FIT 365, a fitness lounge next door. “We call this the fit complex,” Kim said with a smile. “You […]
MLily assists Fairfield Sheriff’s K9 officers
July 31, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – HealthcareSC presented K9 Pawprint Oxygen kits and water showers to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 Unit during an informal ceremony Wed, July 23 at the MlilyUSA’s manufacturing facility in Winnsboro. MlilyUSA is the parent company of HealthcareSC. The presentations were made by Megan George, vice president of Fairfield County K-9 Friends, to […]
Blythewood represents SC at DYB World Series
July 31, 2025 By
After a perfect 6-0 sweep of the South Carolina Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) Championship tournament, Blythewood Youth Baseball League’s youngest all-stars, from its Rookie Ball division, officially became Team South Carolina. The 6U Blythewood team joined nine other teams to battle for the World Series title last weekend in Dunn, NC. Blythewood battled through the […]
Ozone All-Stars battle at state
July 31, 2025 By
FLORENCE – Claiming the District 4 title with a 2-0 sweep of Dentsville, Blythewood’s Ozone All-Stars competed for the SC Diamond Youth Baseball title in Florence in mid-July. Blythewood fell to Lake Marion 5-6 in their opening game, then took down Greenwood 6-5 before a 10-0 loss to Hilton Head eliminated them from play. Blythewood […]
BW business gives back
July 31, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Brothers of the Smoke and Blythewood Cigar and Wine hosted their annual Back to School supply giveaway on Saturday. The three-hour event included food, music, games and prizes.
Minors All-Stars fall short of state title
July 31, 2025 By
GEORGETOWN – Following a 2-0 sweep of Dentsville in the South Carolina District 4 Dixie Youth Baseball tournament, Blythewood’s Minors All-Star Team advanced to the state tournament in Georgetown in mid-July. Blythewood opened play with an 11-5 loss to Lancaster, despite out-hitting them nine to eight. Carlisle Blackwelder and Sully Swearingen each collected two hits […]
Salkehatchie makes home improvements
July 31, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield Salkehatchie volunteers worked on four homes in the county from July 13-20. Two of the homes were near Ridgeway, one near Blackstock, and one in the Blair area. Thirty-five teens and adults volunteered to endure the heat and humidity to repair these homes of citizens in need of a helping hand. […]
