FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society will make its annual matching funds donation to the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, earmarked for emergency medical expenses of the animals the shelter cares for. “For every dollar donated for emergency medical expenses beginning this Friday, Dec. 10, through Dec. 24, we will match those donations […]
Fairfield County Council public forum for redistricting
December 6, 2021 By
Forum will be held tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council has invited the public to speak out at a public forum concerning the redistricting plan for Fairfield County. The meeting is set for 6 – 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, at Council Chambers at the Fairfield County government offices, 350 […]
Crash on Smallstown Road takes life of Winnsboro man
December 4, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A pedestrian was killed Friday night as he attempted to cross Smallstown Road in Winnsboro after checking his mailbox. The crash occurred at about 6 p.m., Friday evening, about a mile from Richard Winn Academy, according to officials. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the deceased as Mark Small, Sr., 72. According […]
One person killed in Blythewood crash
December 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A single vehicle crash has taken the life of a motorcyclist in Blythewood. The crash happened about 6:45 p.m., Thursday night on Branham Road at the intersection with Sandfield Road. According to S.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper David Jones, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling East on Sandfield Road when it came […]
One fatality in Winnboro crash
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – A two vehicle collision in Winnsboro on Thursday has resulted in one fatality. The crash occurred at about 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 2, at the intersection of High Street and Park Lane. Chief John Seibles of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved a small city mail truck and […]
Editorial Analysis: Records refute Franklin’s claims against Voice publisher
December 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin is either misinformed by Town Administrator Carroll Williamson or is not telling the truth concerning his allegations that The Voice intimidated and bullied Williamson with “numerous inquiries” regarding town attorney Shannon Burnett’s resignation. In the Sept. 23, 2021 issue of the Country Chronicle, Franklin was quoted as saying he had […]
Pushback over redistricting secrecy prompts public comment meeting
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – County council pushed through first and second readings (5-2) on a redistricting plan for Fairfield County in less than a week and without public discussion or a public forum on the plan. At the Nov. 22 council meeting, Councilman Douglas Pauley accused Chairman Moses Bell of unilaterally submitting a draft plan without informing […]
Christmas arrives in Ridgeway this weekend
December 2, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – The Ridgeway Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 with the theme of ‘A Season of Hope.’ It will be the third straight day of Christmas festivities for the town with the tree lighting, Santa, carriage rides and caroling at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 and a day […]
Martin’s stores looking for Blue Christmas
December 2, 2021 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – For Robbie Martin, running several shops in Ridgeway and Winnsboro – with more planned – has a lot to do with building the kind of small-town atmosphere that creates a destination. “A lot of travelers come through town. Ridgeway is a cut-through to the coast, and in the summertime we get a […]
Jase William Wise
November 30, 2021 By
Jase William Wise, 6, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Barron Funeral Home with full Scout Honors. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Barron Funeral Home. Jase was born […]
