COLUMBIA – With 15,000 followers on Facebook, Will Rowe – maybe better known as Will’s Weather – has made a name for himself in the weather world. And the budding meteorologist just announced another addition to his resume: Weekend Meteorologist. “The moment you have all been waiting for,” Will posted on Facebook on Sunday. “I […]
Town official: No records available for BW employee’s birthday party at Manor
August 7, 2025 By
Booking Lists Non-existent HOA, not Birthday Party BLYTHEWOOD – In The Voice’s ongoing investigation of events held at Doko Manor for which there are no records of payment, it appears there are also no records that some events even occurred. There is no reservation on the Manor Reservations List for a birthday party held at […]
New traffic pattern to temporarily increase Blythewood traffic woes
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – New traffic patterns will be put in place on Monday, Aug. 11 that town officials say will have a temporary but significant impact on Blythewood Road and Community Road traffic. “From an impact perspective, two things are going to be happening,” Interim Town Administrator Ed Driggers said during the July 28 town council […]
The Beacon Coffee and Café coming to Blythewood in October
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Beacon Coffee and Café shop is the latest new business coming to Blythewood. Locals Landon and Jordan Thompson have signed the first lease in a new six-space development in the Food Lion shopping complex on Blythewood Road, according to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group in Columbia. The café is […]
Mayor requests AG’s opinion after voters pass referendum
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Mayor Sloan Griffin has asked for an attorney general’s opinion as to whether it is permissible to implement a new government structure before his current term ends on November 22, 2027. Blythewood voters passed a referendum on July 29, calling for the town’s form of government to be changed from a mayor-council […]
Home from Istanbul with a message
August 7, 2025 By
On Monday, July 28, County Council Chairman Clarence Gilbert, Economic Development Director Ann Broadwater and myself were given the unique opportunity to deepen and strengthen the growing relationship between our newest Fairfield County industry, MegaMetal, and our county. Flying to their home country of Turkey as their guests, we were exposed to their work culture, […]
Driggers: It’s clear we’ve had events in the Manor that have not been paid for
July 31, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Following published reports that Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh hosted a birthday party for his mother-in-law at The Manor without a security deposit and without paying the required $4,500 rate as required by Town policy, town officials informed The Voice that Pugh also has another family event scheduled for Friday Aug. 1, and […]
County officials visit Mega Metal HQ in Istanbul
July 31, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – In an effort to build on the new relationship between Fairfield County and its newest industry, Mega Metal, a Fairfield contingency has been invited to visit the headquarters of Mega Metal in Istanbul, Turkey. Last May, Mega Metal opened its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Fairfield County, where the company will be […]
FCSD Superintendent takes medical leave
July 31, 2025 By
Swilley Named Acting Superintendent FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Superintendent Alvin Pressley has informed the Fairfield County School Board of his need to take medical leave. During its meeting on July 22, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Tracie Swilley as Acting Superintendent of the District during Pressley’s absence. “It is our hope that Mr. Pressley will […]
Blythewood couple brings event venue and gym to town
July 31, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood couple, Kimberly and John Fields, opened his and hers storefronts last month at Blythewood’s newest retail building located at 11031 Wilson Boulevard. Kimberly operates Fit Event Showroom and Rentals, and John operates FIT 365, a fitness lounge next door. “We call this the fit complex,” Kim said with a smile. “You […]
