LAKE CAROLINA — Braving the frigid waters of Lake Carolina on a cold January afternoon, the ChippenWhale Polar Plunge Team held its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 17. Organizers say the event raised more than $134,000 for local families. The proceeds will benefit Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides support […]
Library’s sled dog program canceled
January 22, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Library announced that its co-sponsored program with Kelly Miller Elementary School, featuring Iditarod musher Karen Land, has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29. According to the library’s Facebook post, the decision was made due to travel and weather concerns affecting the presenter. While the event […]
Oyster Roast postponed to Feb. 7
January 22, 2026 By
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 […]
SC braces for potential winter storm; power outages possible
January 22, 2026 By
CAYCE – As a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow threatens to blanket South Carolina this week, Dominion Energy has officially activated its Emergency Operations Center and is urging residents to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages. Meteorologists are predicting a complex winter weather system that could linger across the state for […]
Martin Luther King Jr. events planned for Fairfield
January 15, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – A number of events are planned around the county to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Darreyl Davis and the Prime Tyme Riders 1st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King Day Parade will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 in downtown Winnsboro. The parade line-up will begin at […]
Polar Plunge returns to Lake Carolina on Jan. 17
January 15, 2026 By
LAKE CAROLINA — If you’re looking for a reason to jump into a freezing lake in the middle of January, the ChippenWhale Polar Plunge Team has the best one possible: the children of the Midlands. On Saturday, Jan. 17, the community is invited to participate in a day of “fun-raising” to benefit Children’s Charities of […]
Buddhist Monks and Aloka to travel thru Blythewood; overnight in Ridgeway
January 10, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – The Voice was notified Friday afternoon that the Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog, Aloka, will travel through downtown Blythewood on Sunday and overnight in Ridgeway. Their arrival in Blythewood was first estimated between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. However, the arrival time in Blythewood is now estimated to be closer to 1- […]
Holidays bring hope for Fairfield’s shelter animals
January 8, 2026 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Christmas season closed out 2025 on a hopeful note at the Fairfield County Animal Control & Adoption Center, where rescues, volunteers, fosters, and community partners came together to create life-changing outcomes for dozens of shelter animals. In a single month, six animals found forever homes, while an extraordinary 82 dogs and […]
Over 600 dogs compete in FastCAT event in Blythewood
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – More than 600 dogs participated in two competitions: a FastCAT 100-yard dash and a timed lure-coursing event Jan. 2–4 at Mickle Farm, located on Mickle Road in Blythewood. The farm was previously known as Three Fox Farm. The weekend event was sponsored by Time to Fly Performance Dog Sports and the Greater Columbia […]
SGM Sammie Robertson retires after 38 years in National Guard
January 8, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY – Sergeant Major Sammie A. Robertson has retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard after a distinguished 38-year military career that took him from the woods of Fairfield County to the front lines of global conflicts. A native of Ridgeway and a graduate of Fairfield Central High School, Robertson enlisted as an infantryman […]
