WINNSBORO – In a Facebook post, Rep. Annie McDaniel put the following questions to County government officials regarding the proposed penny tax/wastewater treatment plant. The Voice reached out to County Council Chairman Neil Robinson for answers. Those answers follow McDaniels’ questions. McDaniel: Can this not wait until after the election? Robinson: No, the penny sales […]
Fatal accident on Highway 321
October 7, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A single car fatal accident occurred on Highway 321 Bypass about 3:10 p.m., Wednesday according to Highway Patrol officer Matt Southern. The driver was wearing a seat belt. According to the report, the vehicle was southbound on Highway 321 when it left the right side of the road, the driver over-corrected and […]
Attempted murder suspect sought
October 6, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Joshua L Williamson. He is wanted for Attempted Murder. On Oct. 3, Williamson shot his father with a rifle and choked his mother until she became unconscious, according to the Sheriff’s office. Williamson left the scene driving a black […]
Proposed wastewater treatment plant site includes sports complex, water recreation, shopping and more
October 1, 2020 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – With a $1.8 million land deal being proposed by Fairfield County, a partnership between the county and the Town of Blythewood is on track to check two big items off of local wish lists: a much-needed wastewater treatment plant and a ballfield complex for youth sports teams. Fairfield County Council Chair Neil […]
BTC gives Red Gate reprieve on zoning
October 1, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The rezoning of the Red Gate Farms property, a large undeveloped parcel near the heart of town, will go back to the planning commission Monday night after a convoluted vote by the Blythewood Town Council. The reason was to allow time for the new owners of the property, who purchased it in June, […]
Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy 213
September 27, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – A person walking on S.C. Highway 213, was killed when hit by a pickup truck early Sunday morning, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. Jaylan Hamilton, 20, of Mt. Holly, N.C. is the name of the pedestrian who was struck. The crash happened at about 2 a.m., near Fairview Church Road, Master Trooper […]
Stuart indicted on meth, corruption, misconduct charges
September 25, 2020 By
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster suspends Stuart and appoints a former Chester County Magistrate as interim county supervisor. CHESTER – Chester County Supervisor Shane Stuart has been indicted on multiple charges by the State Grand Jury related to criminal conspiracy, drugs and misconduct in office. Specifically, Stuart stands charged with two counts of manufacturing methamphetamines, one […]
Mackey wins RC Council Dist. 9 seat
September 24, 2020 By
COLUMBIA – By 46 votes, Jesica Mackey won a special Democratic primary runoff in Richland County Council’s District 9 on Tuesday, and has most likely secured the seat in the upcoming November election. There is no Republican challenger. Mackey, a public relations executive, with 631 votes (52 percent) bested Jonnieka Farr, a business analyst, with […]
New charges against Underwood
September 24, 2020 By
Wire Fraud, Additional Corruption Charge Filed Against Former Chester Sheriff CHESTER – A superseding indictment has been filed in federal court against suspended Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood and two former deputies that adds additional charges onto those previously filed. Underwood and former deputy Johnny Neal now face additional corruption and wire fraud charges in […]
A Winnsboro man was killed in a crash early Saturday morning.
September 21, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Willie Mobley, Jr. was the driver in a single vehicle that crashed on Highway 213 in Fairfield County, according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill. Mobley’s vehicle veered off the right side of the road, over corrected, then struck a fence and a tree. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected […]
