Blythewood Chamber of Commerce executive director Mike Switzer and assistant Kitty Kelly show off the Chamber’s temporary office located in McNulty Plaza after recently closing the doors on the group’s Blythewood Road office. Switzer told The Voice that the Chamber has been offered the space by the owners of the Plaza until which time it […]
Let’s Get Physical –
February 24, 2016 By
SUMTER (Feb. 24, 2016) — Richard Winn Academy’s Bailey Taylor (22) and Alyssa Atkerson (11) get a little tough with Northside’s guard during Monday night’s quarterfinal in the SCISA Class A state playoffs at Wilson Hall. The Lady Eagles made short work of Northside, 58-27, to advance to the semifinals Feb. 25 against Holly Hill. The […]
Vital Grant –
February 19, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) — The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation was recently awarded a $3,000 grant from SCE&G to purchase a Wall Transformer Set with Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope for the hospital Emergency Department. This unit allows for digital monitoring of vital signs, such as blood pressure and assessment of and eyes, nose and ears. Pictured […]
Crock Pot Ministry –
February 19, 2016 By
WINNSBORO (Feb. 19, 2016) — Joining their efforts in a Crock Pot Ministry, a team of about 16 members of The Church of the Nazarene and Shady Grove Independent Church prepare and serve about 180 meals to seniors and shut-ins the first Saturday of each month. Coordinated by Tommy Wright, left, the Ministry began seven […]
Arrow of Light –
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) — Cub Scout Pack 224 of Trinity United Methodist Church recently celebrated the achievements of David Fair, Chandler Mount, Caleb Ely (as the Indian Guide Akela in the ceremony), Jacob Sagona, Laurence Johnson and Ryan Leadbitter. On Feb. 9 they received Cub Scouting’s highest rank – the Arrow of Light. The […]
Marco! Rubio.
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) — Mayor J. Michael Ross welcomed GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio to Blythewood Monday when Rubio’s campaign bus stopped briefly at Lizard’s Thicket. While most in the crowd waited eagerly to speak with and pose for photos with Rubio, many waited in line for photos and a word with TV star […]
Welcome A-Board –
February 18, 2016 By
RIDGEWAY (Feb. 18, 2016) — Newly elected to the District 1 seat on the Fairfield County School Board, Sylvia Harrison, third from left, held a Meet & Greet for her constituents recently at Purity Lodge in Ridgeway. Harrison’s daughter, Monique McDaniels, left, and her husband Walter McDaniels assisted with the reception as Harrison greeted constituents […]
Roaring Winners –
February 18, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Feb. 18, 2016) — ‘Welcome to The Roaring Twenties’ was the theme for the 2016 Miss Blythewood High School pageant held in the school’s auditorium on Saturday night. Of the 15 contestants, crowns were won by Meredith Covert, left, Miss Freshman and Miss Grand Talent; Mollie Hanna, Miss Sophomore; Zaylee Butler, Miss Blythewood High […]
Conference Champs –
February 17, 2016 By
Kimmy Albert looks to dish off to Caleigh Caldwell in RWA’s 63-26 conference tournament win over Cambridge. The Lady Eagles wrapped up the title Saturday with a 44-39 win over Laurens. The Lady Eagles open state tournament play Friday vs. Mead Hall at Heathwood Hall at 8 p.m. The boys start their run Saturday at […]
Holy Team Spirit –
February 12, 2016 By
The Brotherhood Ministry of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Ridgeway sponsored their third annual NFL (National Family League) Day on Saturday. Members of the church, friends and relatives wore their favorite teams’ colors and enjoyed lots of food, fun and fellowship. Cheering on their teams, only one of which made it to the Super Bowl […]
