RICHLAND COUNTY – A Winnsboro woman died early this morning after being involved in a house fire on Lilton Road in Winnsboro. The address is in the Richland County service area and was covered by the Richland County Fire Service. Shari Austin, 65, died at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. An […]
Council leases former fire station for Ridgeway retail
July 18, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – Continuing concerns about how Ridgeway’s new water tower turned out, prompted an executive session at the beginning of the Town Council meeting Thursday evening. ‘Contractual Matter regarding Civil Engineering of Columbia (CEC),’ was the stated reason on the agenda for the executive session. Following the session, Councilman Rufus Jones made a motion to […]
Doko Depot almost there
July 18, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four years and many meetings later, Doko Depot is on the cusp of being finished, purchased and open for business by sometime in September or October, according to Chris Hill of Hill Construction LLC. Representing Don and Sarah Russo of Freeway Music who are purchasing the building, Hill appeared before the Board of […]
Hartman’s questions unanswered by Frick, Green
July 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – After praising the Fairfield School District Honors Chorus’ recent trip to Italy, school officials couldn’t answer questions about how much the trip cost, how many people actually went or questions about funding. At Tuesday night’s board meeting, when pressed by board trustee Paula Hartman for participation and cost figures, Superintendent Dr. J.R. Green […]
Credit history put new judge’s bond at risk
July 18, 2019 By
Court Replaces Swearingen with Feaster as Chief Magistrate WINNSBORO – A recently appointed Fairfield County magistrate’s credit problems placed her in jeopardy of having her appointment invalidated. On July 11, the county’s Columbia-based bond insurer denied Danielle Miller’s application seeking to be bonded, citing Miller’s credit, according to documents The Voice obtained through the S.C. […]
School board votes to approve the Promise
July 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Board of Trustees voted 6-0 Tuesday night to approve a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging the district’s participation and $75,000 in taxpayer money to launch the program in Fairfield County. Trustee Paula Hartman abstained. Fairfield County Council has budgeted, but not yet awarded, an additional $75,000 for the Promise […]
Goats could soon be living in Ridgeway
July 18, 2019 By
RIDGEWAY – At last week’s town council meeting, council proposed an amendment to Ordinance 6-1001 which prohibits [live]stock and cattle from running loose on the streets of Ridgeway. While the amendment is not aimed at reversing the ordinance to allow farm animals to run loose in town, it will, if passed, allow them to live […]
MSI names new principal
July 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Cynthia Prince has been named the new Executive Director/Principal of Midlands STEM Institute, a tuition-free public charter school. “Ms. Prince has led successful outcomes in education for over 20 years as a clinical counselor, special education teacher and program director. She has also served as professional development speaker with the National Business Institute,” […]
In the Middle of a Moment
July 18, 2019 By
NEW ORLEANS – When Michelle Obama took to the stage as the keynote speaker of the Essence Festival in New Orleans last weekend, she was wearing a navy jumpsuit by Sergio Hudson, the Ridgeway designer who is currently in the middle of a moment. The Los Angeles-based designer’s clothes are becoming a constant within the […]
New is Better!
July 18, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce and Mayor J. Michael Ross cut the ribbon Wednesday morning for Food Lion’s grand re-opening. Store manager Stephanie Hartford welcomed the community and handed out $10 gift cards to customers. The store boasts new checkout stands, more fresh produce, a wing bar and hand battered chicken in the […]
