FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A crash at Carolina Adventure World on Saturday resulted in the death of a Charlotte man, according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill. Hill identified the man as Jorge Bienavides, 35, who died at the scene from injuries he suffered when the ATV he was riding flipped over and landed on top […]
Early morning crash in Blythewood leaves one dead
July 15, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A single vehicle crash that occurred at about 4:30 a.m., Friday, July 15, has taken the life of the driver, according to Master Trooper Brandon J. Bolt of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Mullis Road at Claude Bundrick Road, about two miles north of the Town of Blythewood. A 2008 […]
Fairfield County Detention Center Director resigns abruptly
July 14, 2022 By
Says administration is ineffective, unprofessional, uncaring and unreachable. WINNSBORO – Longtime Fairfield County Detention Center Director Teresa Lawson resigned abruptly today (Thursday, July 14), telling The Voice that she feels undermined by the county administration to the point that she can no longer effectively do her job. In an exclusive interview with The Voice after […]
Fatal 3-vehicle crash released flammable chemicals, closing I-77 between exits 27 & 34
July 14, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – An early morning three-vehicle fatal crash including a truck carrying ammonium sulfate occurred Thursday near exit 32 on I-77, sending plumes of chemical smoke and flames into the air. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area that, at one point during the morning, included the Town of Ridgeway. The crash occurred […]
Former Chester Co. Sheriff Underwood sentenced
July 14, 2022 By
COLUMBIA – Alex Underwood has been sentenced to 46 months in prison. Underwood was found guilty on seven federal counts last year, but former Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood conceded little at his sentencing on Monday. “I didn’t do anything wrong,” Underwood said. The former sheriff, removed from office by order of Gov. Henry McMaster […]
Commerce awards Winnsboro $640K grant
July 14, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has awarded the Town of Winnsboro a grant for $640,300 to upgrade its Jackson Creek wastewater treatment plant with a backup generator. The generator will bring the plant in compliance with SC DHEC guidelines, and ensure the wastewater plant will continue […]
Council OKs industrial zoning on Gum Springs Road
July 14, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – “Compassion and rationale should be at the core of all your thinking,” Randy Bright said in his plea to county council Monday night to table the Gum Springs LLC rezoning request until there is further review. “You say you don’t have anyone [wanting to buy] this property, so what is your hurry to […]
Final vote to rezone Gum Springs property for industry set for July 11
July 7, 2022 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – “It’s been about 20 years since my dad gave an easement across our property for access to a neighboring property. “My father, Jessie Douglas, didn’t charge for the easement, and he had to do some talking to get all the family members to sign the paperwork,” said Margaret Branham. “But he said […]
Councilman Robinson answers JWC lawsuit
July 7, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County wants a judge to toss a Jenkinsville Water Company lawsuit filed against the county and Councilman Neil Robinson because the litigation was improperly filed, according to court documents. But an attorney for the water company contests the county’s request to dismiss the case, saying a witness stated that Robinson conspired with […]
Summer Work
July 7, 2022 By
HOPKINS – Westwood and Blythewood competed in Lower Richland’s second annual Diamond Hornet 7-on-7 Shootout on Thursday, June 30. Westwood is set to open their 2022 football season at Spring Valley on August 19. Blythewood will play at Ridge View on Aug. 19.
