Grant Could Bring Splash Pad, Other Recreation to Downtown Winnsboro WINNSBORO – Looking for more recreation opportunities in Winnsboro? Then, speak up at a community meeting planned for Tues., Oct. 14, at 12 noon at the town hall, located at 207 N. Congress St., in Winnsboro. The Town of Winnsboro council is seeking public input […]
TOW election set for Sept. 30
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A special election to fill Winnsboro Town Council’s district 3 seat will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30. The election is being held to fill the seat vacated last April when Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected Mayor. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, ending Friday, Sept. 26. At […]
TOW candidates field questions over downtown revival, youth programs, crime and growth
September 25, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Three candidates vying for Winnsboro Town Council laid out their priorities Sept. 18 at a community forum hosted at Christ Central, fielding questions on downtown revitalization, youth opportunities, crime, and how to manage growth tied to regional development ahead of the Sept. 30 special election. The forum, moderated by former Winnsboro Mayor Dr. […]
Video of Manor incident released to the public
September 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a lengthy, contentious executive session called Monday night, Sept. 22, in which Blythewood Town Council members received legal advice on “Manor operations and incidents,” council voted to release to the public a surveillance video of an incident that occurred in the Manor on Thursday, Sept. 11 involving Mayor Sloan Griffin and a […]
Coach says she lost thousands in fees after months of paying Manor rental fees
September 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A check that was presented to and rejected by the Blythewood mayor and Manor officials on Sept. 11 has helped fuel an investigation into missing Manor reservation payments by the Richland County Sheriff’s department. A story about the Sept. 11 incident appeared in the Sept. 18 edition of The Voice. The story began […]
BMS to host Reimagine Richland public forum Sept. 22
September 18, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood area residents are invited to give feedback to county officials concerning Richland County’s update of its Comprehensive Plan. The forum is set for Sept. 22 at Blythewood Middle School, 2351 Longtown Road E in Blythewood. The Comprehensive Plan process is divided into three phases: Discovery, Plan Development, and Plan Direction. Currently, the […]
Council grapples with Manor issues
September 11, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In a special called workshop Monday night that stretched well into the evening, town council members aired deep concerns over the operation and financial management of the town’s event facility, culminating in the formation of an ad hoc committee to overhaul the site’s fee structure, staffing, and policy inconsistencies. The meeting was driven by […]
Fairfield County Admin shares progress on wastewater plant
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – At Monday night’s County Council meeting, Fairfield County Administrator Vic Carpenter gave an in-depth update on the status of the county’s wastewater treatment project. He spoke about progress on critical approvals and next steps in construction and funding. “This was presented to the Commission last week,” Carpenter said, “and we’ll normally present reports to […]
Town of Winnsboro candidate forum set for Sept. 18
September 11, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for the Dist. 3 seat on the Town of Winnsboro Council will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at Christ Central Community Center in Winnsboro. The special called election will be held on Sept. 30, 2025. The open seat was vacated after Councilman Demetrius Chatman was elected […]
Blythewood PC votes against site plan for 104 townhomes
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The third time was not the charm for the 104 townhomes Great Southern Homes proposes to build along Langford Road. The Blythewood Planning Commission voted 3-2 against approval of the development’s site plan Tuesday night. The site plan is not required to go before council since the project is a permitted use in […]
