BLYTHEWOOD – With no discussion, council passed first reading of a budget amendment Monday night that increases the budgeted amount for the Town’s outside legal expenses from $200,000 to $500,000 for the current fiscal year 2023-24. According to budget information on the Town’s website, it spent approximately $152,500 on outside legal expenses in FY 2021-22 […]
Subdivision of more than 1,000 homes proposed for Fairfield County
September 14, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — As many as 1,000 to 1,600 residential units could be coming to Fairfield County if Fairfield County Council approves a request from Haven Homes to rezone 392 acres from Industrial (I-1) zoning to Residential 2 (R2) zoning. The property, bordered by Gum Springs Road, Devil’s Race Track and Highway 34, was rezoned […]
Harris sentenced to 30 years
September 14, 2023 By
CHESTER – Circuit court Judge Brian Gibbons sentenced Amber Harris to 30 years in prison, the maximum for carjacking resulting in great bodily injury. He also sentenced her to an additional consecutive 30 years, also the maximum sentence for a charge of voluntary manslaughter, in the beating death of Linda Robinson of Fairfield County, in […]
Columbia man arrested in PA for Winnsboro shooting
September 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Columbia man wanted for a shooting that occurred at a Winnsboro service station on June 18, has been arrested in Blair County, Pennsylvania during a traffic stop by the Freedom Township Police and is being returned to Fairfield County. Dontae Shakur Moore, 25, has been charged with four counts of Attempted Murder; […]
The Big Grab: A Shopper’s Paradise
September 14, 2023 By
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 […]
