FAIRFIELD COUNTY – In two closely watched local campaigns in the Fairfield County Democratic primary, Sheriff Will Montgomery was re-elected to a fourth term as Fairfield County Sheriff, and Dorothy Boyd Belton was elected Fairfield County Clerk of Court. Neither Montgomery nor Belton have opponents in the November election. On the state level, Chester Attorney […]
Community mourns drowning of Blair teen
June 10, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A swim party held at Lake Monticello on Saturday, June 8, to celebrate two individuals planning to leave soon for the U. S. Navy ended in tragedy when one of the individuals drowned. Joel Joseph Martin, age 18, of Blair, SC, was swimming at Lake Monticello with other individuals when he went […]
One dead in motorcycle/truck crash
June 2, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A coroner’s report has released the name of the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Friday, May 31 in Fairfield County. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said Mickey Hill, age 67, of Winnsboro, was riding his motorcycle on U.S. Hwy 321 when he was struck by a vehicle. Hill […]
Gibson, Coleman misstep in filing candidacy reports
May 31, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Discrepancies in two political candidates’ ethics and/or campaign filings are raising questions about campaign compliance in the race for Fairfield County Sheriff. Prior to being contacted by The Voice on Thursday, May 30, Rick E. Gibson, one of two challengers in the sheriff’s race, had irregularities in his ethics report filings, according […]
Dinkins arrested for trafficking meth
May 31, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – According to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department, William “Will” C. Dinkins, 33, was arrested by the following a drug search warrant conducted at a residence on Wood Duck Road in the Centerville area of Fairfield County on Wednesday, May 29. The search warrant yielded over 10 grams of methamphetamine […]
SCCJA: Coleman not qualified to run for sheriff in Fairfield
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Wallace Coleman, a candidate for Fairfield County Sheriff, is not qualified to run for the office, according to a spokesperson for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Nevertheless, Coleman will still be on the ballot in the June 11 primary. According to South Carolina law, Sec. 23-11-110 (A)(5)(a), a candidate for sheriff must […]
TruVista to build Tech Center for teachers at Village of Winnsboro
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – TruVista Communications is helping create teacher housing in Fairfield County. The company has announced that it will fund the construction of a central collaboration space that’s considered a key component of the project. “We were so thrilled to be able to contribute to the village as a meaningful part of the effort to […]
Clauson named Winnsboro’s interim town manager
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Following an executive session on May 21, the Winnsboro Town Council members voted unanimously to name the Town’s assistant manager, Chris Clauson, as interim town manager. Clauson accepted the position almost a month after former Town Manager Jason Taylor announced he would be leaving the Town of Winnsboro to take the position of […]
Bengals continue to rack up honors following 5A track and field title
May 30, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Eleven Bengals received All State honors following their performances at the 5A Track and Field State Championship meet on May 17. Receiving All State honors are Olivia Taylor, Anna Kelly, Peyton Hightower, Alexandra Franciquie, Patience Lisbon, D’ara Bolt, Hayley Hightower, Jurnee Warren, Aminah Rhone, Mallorie Hogue, and Madison Ross. Taylor finished second in […]
Fairfield Sheriff seeks assistance in murder investigation
May 24, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A Winnsboro man, Eric Mayben, 23, was found shot to death on the morning of May 24, after Fairfield County Deputies were called in reference to a shooting on Comet Drive in the Jackson Creek Road area. En route to the address, deputies learned that a female was in the home hiding in […]
