BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 26 & 27 with an event beginning in the historic gymnasium at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school and culminating with a community program at Doko Meadows. Sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society, this year’s theme will be ‘Honoring the Legacy & Heritage of Bethel-Hanberry High School 1946-1970 […]
Public Works begins resurfacing in Blythewood area neighborhoods
February 24, 2022 By
COLUMBIA – Richland County’s Public Works department is advising residents and commuters of several road resurfacing projects scheduled now through mid-March. Two of these projects are focused on the following roads in Blythewood area neighborhoods: Phase 1 – Feb. 24-28: Bowhunter Road, Hunters Run Drive, Coyote Lane, Labrador Drive, Ranger Lane, Bear Rock Drive, Grouse […]
Geneva Bell celebrates 105 years
February 24, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Mrs. Geneva Bell celebrated her 105th Birthday on February 21, 2022 at home with her family and friends. Mrs. Bell is a native of Fairfield County, who faithfully attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Longtown, SC. before the pandemic. Mrs. Bell often talks about her love for God, according to her family […]
Run for Rotary fundraiser draws big crowd in Blythewood
February 17, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was a mild, no-wind, 43 degree sort of morning – perfect for the Blythewood Rotary Club’s first annual Run for Rotary half marathon/5-K run. The runners and spectators gathered first for the singing of the national anthem by Freeway Music student Christina Bohle. With a field of 140 runners, there were about […]
Rotary 5K set for Sat. at Doko Meadows Park
February 10, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Run with Rotary, a 5K and half marathon, is set to start this Saturday, Feb. 12 in Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood. The event is being held to raise funds for the club’s scholarship program to fund scholarships for area high school seniors. It is the third attempt the club has made this […]
Deep South – Deep North: The Bicycle- 1949
February 10, 2022 By
In this second of four excerpts from her book, Deep South – Deep North: A Family’s Journey, published in 2018, Ridgeway native Lottie B. Scott tells both the heartbreaking and triumphant tale of her maturation into adulthood against a racially-charged, impoverished, yet fiercely loving backdrop in Longtown, S.C. The Bicycle – 1949 At the time […]
Fairfield County advertising multiple jobs
February 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – With multiple job openings in the county government offices, Fairfield County’s Human Resources Director Brad Caulder says he’s putting out the welcome mat to attract good employees to the county. He says he wants to get the word out about the exceptional benefits the county offers. “We offer good competitive salaries, as well […]
Hoof & Paw make three donations to Fairfield shelter
February 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society made three donations to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter on Tuesday. The first donation was made to help the shelter provide spay/neuter service for the shelter animals. “This will help facilitate rescue commitments to get as many of these animals as possible out of the shelter and […]
Brault takes 1st at Heirloom Fine Art show
February 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Growing up in Lower Richland, Noelle Brault says she was ‘somewhat’ artistic, but didn’t necessarily pursue her talent. “I enjoyed art, but I didn’t really take any lessons,” she told The Voice recently. That’s ok, she’s doing fine. Today, her work hangs in the governor’s mansion in Columbia and in the small drawing […]
Chamber holds Gala at The Farm
February 10, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Gala Banquet Saturday at the Farm at Ridgeway. The event was emceed by Janet Moak. Debra Dollarhide served as Gala Committee Chair. There was music by Midlands Jazztet, dancing, photo ops, dinner provided by Little Pigs Barbecue and the presentation of the chamber’s annual […]
