Our leaders in the sheriff’s, EMS and fire departments need financial help from council. Salaries for the talented professionals needed to provide emergency services have fallen behind other county and state departments. Many of our emergency vehicles are old with high mileage and we haven’t invested enough over the years to upgrade or replace them. […]
Letter: Overture Walker will be good for Blythewood
June 6, 2024 By
On Tuesday, June 11th, Blythewood heads to the polls for various primaries. This distinctly American privilege is not one we should take lightly, and everyone in Blythewood should be voting on Tuesday. But let’s face it, there are some primaries that carry more weight than others, and one such primary is the Democratic primary for […]
Letter: Public’s Concern Disregarded
June 6, 2024 By
Your county council chairman has repeatedly voted for council meeting agendas that violate county bylaws, starting from 9/11/23. According to the chairman, the council decided to eliminate the second public comment session without a public vote, contravening the SC Freedom of Information Act, as well as the county’s on bylaws. This disregard for the public’s concern […]
Letter: Experience Counts, Elect Gaddy
June 6, 2024 By
There are several very significant elections coming up, not the least of which is the election for a new Clerk of Court. Our Esteemed current clerk, Judy Bonds, is retiring after a successful run. Christon Gaddy, an established member of the office, is running for the seat. As a retired attorney, I have a perspective […]
Letter: Fairfield’s Obstacles Rooted in Leadership Shortcomings
May 16, 2024 By
The Fairfield County Comprehensive Plan depicts the county as having a prime location, rail access, and an abundance of natural resources and beauty. It also enjoys a $72 million legal settlement, high per capita revenue and a high per capita GDP… thanks to nearby VC Summer Nuclear Plant. So why does it grapple with a […]
Guest Editorial: Is Main Purpose of Ethics Complaint to Publicly Smear Scout?
May 9, 2024 By
After considering more than 70 other sites across the country, in March 2023, Scout Motors Inc. (Scout) chose to make its home in Blythewood, South Carolina to build all-new Scout vehicles that will be all-purpose, all-electric, and all-American. Today, the 1,600-acre Richland County site is buzzing with activity associated with the construction of a state-of-the-art […]
Letter: Let’s Not Oppose Change
May 9, 2024 By
I would like to tip my hat to the opinion in the May 2, 2024 issue of The Voice. It hit the nail on the head. Fairfield County for some strange reason has opposed change for most of my life and I’m no spring chicken. It has always been an ‘Oh, I don’t want to […]
Editorial: Fairfield County is at a Critical Crossroad
May 2, 2024 By
Most rural community leaders across the state would love to have the amenities and advantages that Fairfield County enjoys. Bisected by I-77, its proximity to Columbia, USC, Charlotte International Airport, two beautiful lakes, a bucolic countryside of rolling hills and farms, and stable revenue from VC Summer, Fairfield County should be one of South Carolina’s […]
Guest Editorial: Fairfield Animal Shelter Needs County’s Help
April 25, 2024 By
In consideration of the unacceptable overcrowding of the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, let’s look at how many animals the shelter brings in every year and how many go home or find placement: 2021 848 cats in 477 cats out 2021 636 dogs in 521 dogs out 2023 610 cats in 395 cats out 2023 646 […]
Letter: Fairfield’s Urgent Budget Needs
April 25, 2024 By
Time certainly flies and here we are again at budget season. Just like last year, and probably every year before that, the county has several urgent needs. First, there are emergency services. I believe the top priority for Fairfield County Council is the safety and health of its citizens, and many citizens and employees have […]
