The Winnsboro Women Club hosted a paint and pour event at their July 2025 meeting. Paint and pour artist Samantha Blair helped member and friends paint their own sunflower paintings.
Guest Editorial: Free public charter and private schools on the rise
July 31, 2025 By
The rapidly rising number of proposed charter and private schools in Blythewood and Fairfield County is a clear sign of our community’s desire for more educational choices, safer learning environments, and a renewed focus on student success. As a Trustee of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, I am encouraged by the growing demand […]
Martha Elizabeth (Bette) Dixon
July 31, 2025 By
Martha Elizabeth (Bette) Dixon passed away July 28, 2025. She was born in Winnsboro on September 24, 1933. She was 91. She loved the Lord and was very knowledgeable in the teachings of the Bible. Her services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, August 1, 2025, at Sion Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro where she was […]
Blythewood voters said “YES” to call for change of form of government
July 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – With a turnout of 700 voters, the answer to what kind of government Blythewood residents will have going forward is settled. In a vote of 381 – 319, with 50 early votes and two provisional votes, electors chose to change Blythewood’s form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a council-manager […]
Referendum to change form of government in Blythewood set for July 29
July 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A special election for the Town of Blythewood will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, so that residents of the Town can vote as to whether or not they want the Town of Blythewood to change the form of its government from a mayor-council form to the council-manager form. Voting Information Only […]
Town investigating comping for Doko Manor events
July 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After a story was published in the July 17 edition of The Voice regarding the comping (partially or completely) of events scheduled at the Manor, an investigation is unfolding in town hall as Blythewood town officials try to determine who is authorizing certain events at the Manor to be comped, which events are […]
Fairfield clinics to close Aug 22
July 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Two clinics in Fairfield County are scheduled to close this summer. The John Spratt Primary Care Center in Ridgeway and the Lake Monticello Family Practice in Jenkinsville will close effective Friday, Aug. 22, according to Dr. Jaeson Fournier, president and CEO of the non-profit Cooperative Health Care, one of the larger health care […]
Fairfield Chamber gives annual awards to best of its best
July 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 80th anniversary with a Gala on July 16, presenting awards to the best of its best. With 164 in attendance, Chamber President Dillon Pullen welcomed members and friends to the dinner/dance at The Barn at South Winns that featured music by Sherri Caffaro and catering […]
Charter school to open in Ridgeway in fall 2027
July 24, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – A new charter high school focused on trade skills will be opening in Ridgeway in the fall of 2027, according to the school’s Development Director Phil Frye. The Academy for Skill Technologies will offer all the academics that are required for a traditional high school diploma – math, science, English, social studies – […]
It’s Time to Vote!
July 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – About 50 people attended a Q & A forum Monday at Blythewood Park where Mayor Pro Tem Donald Brock and Council Members Rich McKenrick and Andrea Fripp answered questions as to why they called for a referendum to change the form of the town’s government. Councilwoman Erica Page was out of town and […]
