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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Thomasson Price FAIRFIELD COUNTY – On the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
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Fairfield County shuts down shelter volunteers after volunteer exposes safety concerns

Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Mayor Sloan Griffin Councilwoman Andrea Fripp BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp initiated a public confrontation with Mayor...
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Mayor refuses to answer Fripp’s questions about the $20,000

Community Road to reopen March 31

BLYTHEWOOD - After almost 11 months, Community Road will be open again, according to officials at the South Carolina Department...
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Community Road to reopen March 31

Graber named Detention Center Director

WINNSBORO  - Fairfield County Council has named a new director for its detention center. Graber At the March 22, Monday...
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Graber named Detention Center Director

Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

BLYTHEWOOD - The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Beacon Coffee & Café...
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Beacon Coffee & Cafe celebrates ribbon cutting

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Business

BAR requests revisions for proposed buildings near Food Lion

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Board of Architectural Review on Tuesday deferred action on a certificate of appropriateness for proposed designs for two new commercial buildings planned at 702 University Village Drive. The board asked developers to revise the architecture to better reflect the town’s existing character before returning for approval. The project, presented by representatives of The […]

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Town charges Voice $500 for FOI’d documents

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Attorney Pete Balthazar notified The Voice on Friday, Jan. 16, that the newspaper will have to pay $500 to receive documents it requested from the Town through the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act.) There was no determination included in the email of how the costs were calculated, as required by law,

Government

Fairfield County seeks input for strategic plan

WINNSBORO – Fairfield County is creating a strategic plan to guide county government’s efforts and investments over the next five to ten years. “Our plan is to set clear priorities, align resources and create a shared vision for growth, economic development and quality of life,” said County Administrator Vic Carpenter. “By engaging community members, local

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Fairfield Coop offering students trip, scholarships

BLYTHEWOOD – Fairfield Electric Cooperative has opened applications for three major opportunities offering local high school students the chance to win all-expenses-paid trips or a share of $10,000 in scholarship funding. The flagship program, the Washington Youth Tour, is designed for rising high school seniors. Scheduled for June 14 through June 21, 2026, this eight-day

Community

Oyster Roast postponed to Feb. 7

WINNSBORO – Due to forecasted snow this coming weekend, the Fairfield County Council on Aging has rescheduled its annual Oyster Roast. Originally set for late January, the event will now take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Alltemp Comfort Services, located at 500 ½ Peays Ferry Road in Winnsboro. This popular event serves as a

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