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$2.7B offer to revive VC Summer nuclear project
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A sales agreement approved Monday by Santee Cooper would remove $2.7 billion worth of debt from customers’ power bills as part of a major nuclear restart in South Carolina. More than eight years after abandoning the project, the state-owned utility’s governing board unanimously passed an agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, […]
RCPC recommends Wilson Blvd properties to council; denies BW Road property
County Council to Hold Public Hearing Tuesday, Dec. 16 BLYTHEWOOD – Two Blythewood area rezoning requests will go before Richland County Council for a public hearing and first vote on Tuesday, Dec. 16 – one with a recommendation for approval from the Richland County Planning Commission and one with a recommendation of denial. On Dec. […]
After likely impermissible meeting, Fairfield County Council gives $500 stipends to all full-time employees
WINNSBORO – After an almost two-hour executive session Monday night, Fairfield County Council voted unanimously and without discussion to authorize County Administrator Vic Carpenter to pay out a one-time, year-end $500 stipend to all full-time county employees and a $250 stipend to part-time county employees. Elected officials and the county administrator were excluded from receiving […]
Portion of Wilson Blvd to close on Dec. 14
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood drivers can expect delays on Wilson Boulevard (Hwy 21) during a temporary road closure while Norfolk Southern installs a new rail crossing. According to a notice issued by Norfolk Southern, the Wilson Boulevard will be closed in an area just south of where Rimer Pond Road intersects with Wilson Boulevard, for approximately […]
Win $200 from Reese’s Plants in The Voice’s U Pick ‘Em Bracket Contest
BLYTHEWOOD & FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Capitalize on your chance for some extra cash by entering in The Voice’s College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge, which can be found on page 4B in the Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 issues of The Voice. The winner of the contest will be presented two $100 bills from Reese’s Plants […]
Decked Halls
WINNSBORO -The halls, windows, doors, mirrors and everything else in the Fairfield County Museum were decorated with holly Sunday afternoon for the museum’s annual holiday open house. The trimmings were the handiwork of the three Winnsboro garden clubs. The dining table was piled with homemade holiday delicacies, and Southern Soul music was provided by hometown […]
Bengal girls rain 3’s in win over Irmo, boys fall
IRMO – The Blythewood girls basketball team won its first state championship in March with a 62-56 victory over Summerville in the 5A Division 1 final. The 2024-2025 run of 28-2 was a testament to the players’ and coaches’ hard work. This season, the work continues as the Bengals look to continue the momentum into […]
Bengals open seasons with wins
BLYTHEWOOD – After strong 24-25 runs, Blythewood Wrestling is back on the mats to take on the new season. Entering the season with a #5 pre-season ranking, the Bengal girls immediately proved they belong in the elite tier during their Dec. 3 season opener. In a tri-match, Blythewood dominated #17 Clover 54-18 and took down […]
Westwood boys best Lancaster; girls shut down Griffins
BLYTHEWOOD – With its most recent victory, a 57-43 win over defending 4A state champion Lancaster Saturday, the Westwood boys basketball team is off to a 6-0 start. Senior Jayden Crews and Junior Cylen McLeod led the way with 15 points apiece. Senior Daytron Cockfield had 10 points and 10 rebounds against the Bruins. McLeod […]
Eagles and Mavericks face off to open basketball season
WINNSBORO – As December arrived, so did high school basketball season. Midlands STEM Charter School’s basketball teams traveled across town to Richard Winn Academy on Dec. 1 to open the regular season. The Eagle girls, who saw preseason action against Lewisville before the Thanksgiving holiday, took down the Mavericks 75-2. The boys’ game was more […]
