WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Parks and Recreation in Winnsboro hosted their first annual Got Heart 5K this past Saturday, Feb. 5. February is designated as American Heart Month in an effort to raise awareness concerning cardiovascular health and heart disease. Fairfield County Parks and Recreation Interim Director and Athletic Coordinator Lucas Vance emphasized the importance […]
FCCOA celebrates expansion of facility
February 3, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – A ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off what will be a year of celebrating 50 years the Fairfield County Council on Aging has served the county’s seniors of Fairfield County. “This is a very special year for us,” Angie Connor, Director of the center told The Voice. “Our 50th anniversary marks over 5,000,000 meals […]
Celebrating Black History: Deep South – Deep North
February 3, 2022 By
In this first 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. Red Dust Mama’s parents, Solomon Stone and […]
Kennedy named interim Super for Charleston
February 3, 2022 By
CHARLESTON – Winnsboro native Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. has been named interim Superintendent of Charleston Schools. Kennedy has served as the district’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer on two separate occasions, first from July, 2004 to September, 2007, and second from January, 2018 to December, 2021. Throughout his career in public service, Kennedy has supported […]
Fairfield County bids farewell to community leader
February 3, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – It was in January, 1996, that both the South Carolina Senate and the House recognized Josie Gaston for her distinguished career in public office and for her loyal and unflagging service to the Fairfield County School Board of Trustees as well as her service as an officer, director and 1995 President of the […]
Find nearby locations to get the Covid-19 vaccine
January 27, 2022 By
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County encourages residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Safe, effective and free vaccines are available at a variety of locations. Some of these locations allow walk-ins, but others require an appointment. To find updated information for locations near you, visit the DHEC website. For other County-specific COVID-19 resources, visit Richland County’s […]
‘81-’90 BHE alums set to say good-bye Jan. 27
January 20, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As the time approaches to say a final farewell to the current Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school building, the district is inviting all former students and employees back to walk the halls and visit old classrooms one last time prior to the school’s demolition. Alums from the years 1981 through 1990 are invited to walk […]
FC Council on Aging to re-open Jan. 27
January 20, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Council on Aging (FCCOA) is holding a grand re-opening of its newly renovated senior center on Thursday Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. The event will kick off what will be a year of celebrating 50 years serving the seniors of Fairfield County. “This is a very special year for us,” […]
FF Chamber declares February Restaurant Month
January 20, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has declared February restaurant month in Fairfield County. “We want the citizens of Fairfield County to support our local restaurants by participating in Fairfield County Restaurant Month for the whole month of February,” Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Gene Stephens said. “Here’s how it works – we […]
