It was the Big Grab weekend, and once more it did not disappoint. Hundreds of people came to town and left thousands and thousands of dollars with businesses, churches, restaurants, hotels and individuals big grabbers. One Blythewood business reported bringing in over $10,000 more than usual during the weekend. A church in Winnsboro brought in […]
Don’t miss these community meetings about Scout
September 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Three upcoming meetings are ‘don’t miss’ for Blythewood residents wanting to know more about what’s happening next with Scout. Meetings Sept. 17 and 18 Join Scout Motors on Sept. 17 and 18 at Doko Manor in Blythewood to see a 3D model of Scout’s manufacturing site and learn more about the company’s plans […]
Winnsboro pedestrian dies in crash
September 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Department of Public Safety (WDPS) officers were flagged down by citizens on the Highway 321 bypass near the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital building where they found a man who had been struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross the road, according to the WDPS. The officers immediately began to render […]
Scout to hold public meeting on Sept. 19
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public meeting is set for Sept. 19 for members of the pubic to ask questions and learn more about the progress of the Scout Motors project in the Blythewood Industrial Park. A number of state and county agencies and other organizations with connections to the Scout Motors project will be on hand […]
Mitford man arrested for fentanyl and meth
September 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – David “Dusty” Yoder Jr., of Mitford, was arrested on Aug. 29 and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine 3rd Offense and Possession with intent to Distribute Fentanyl 3rd Offense. The arrest occurred after the execution of a drug search that same day at about 3 p.m. at Yoder’s residence on Heritage Road in the Mitford […]
Scout construction halted, mitigation increased as county awaits wetlands permit
September 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Monday, Aug. 28, construction was suspended on the Scout Motors site in the Blythewood Industrial Park. Richland County Economic Development officials told The Voice that the work stoppage is only temporary as the company awaits the issuance of a wetlands permit, and it is not known how long the work stoppage will […]
Stephens resigns as Chamber president
August 31, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce President Gene Stephens submitted a letter of resignation to the Chamber Board on Aug. 27, 2023. The effective date of his resignation is Nov. 29, 2023, the five year anniversary of when he was hired by the Chamber. The letter stated, “It has been an honor and a […]
Ridgeway public defender wins stand your ground case
August 30, 2023 By
Whitaker Fired After He Fired Chief Following Wrongful Murder Charge CHESTER – It’s been a tumultuous week in Fairfield County’s neighbor to the north, where a man wrongfully jailed for murder has been freed and two high-ranking city leaders have been dismissed from their posts. The city shakeup was set into motion at an August […]
City of Chester fires Whitaker, former Fairfield County Administrator
August 29, 2023 By
CHESTER – Following a lengthy executive session Monday night, Chester City council voted 5-4 to fire Administrator Malik Whitaker. The firing came five days after Whitaker fired Police Chief Curtis Singleton and only eight months after he (Whitaker) was hired as Chester City administrator. At the beginning of Monday night’s council meeting, Councilwoman Robbie King-Boyd […]
Watson gets 25 years for sex trafficking
August 24, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood man accused of sex trafficking and drug dealing will spend 25 years behind bars, according to federal court documents. Brian Leroy Watson, 51, formerly of Blythewood, was sentenced last week to 300 months in prison and ordered to repay $45,000 in restitution divided evenly among nine victims, documents state. Watson had […]
