RICHLAND COUNTY – A Winnsboro woman died early this morning after being involved in a house fire on Lilton Road in Winnsboro. The address is in the Richland County service area and was covered by the Richland County Fire Service. Shari Austin, 65, died at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. An […]
Doko Depot almost there
July 18, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four years and many meetings later, Doko Depot is on the cusp of being finished, purchased and open for business by sometime in September or October, according to Chris Hill of Hill Construction LLC. Representing Don and Sarah Russo of Freeway Music who are purchasing the building, Hill appeared before the Board of […]
Hartman’s questions unanswered by Frick, Green
July 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – After praising the Fairfield School District Honors Chorus’ recent trip to Italy, school officials couldn’t answer questions about how much the trip cost, how many people actually went or questions about funding. At Tuesday night’s board meeting, when pressed by board trustee Paula Hartman for participation and cost figures, Superintendent Dr. J.R. Green […]
Credit history put new judge’s bond at risk
July 18, 2019 By
Court Replaces Swearingen with Feaster as Chief Magistrate WINNSBORO – A recently appointed Fairfield County magistrate’s credit problems placed her in jeopardy of having her appointment invalidated. On July 11, the county’s Columbia-based bond insurer denied Danielle Miller’s application seeking to be bonded, citing Miller’s credit, according to documents The Voice obtained through the S.C. […]
School board votes to approve the Promise
July 18, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Board of Trustees voted 6-0 Tuesday night to approve a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging the district’s participation and $75,000 in taxpayer money to launch the program in Fairfield County. Trustee Paula Hartman abstained. Fairfield County Council has budgeted, but not yet awarded, an additional $75,000 for the Promise […]
County Council casts second vote approving rezoning of golf course
July 11, 2019 By
COLUMBIA – On Tuesday night, Richland County Council cast a second vote in as many weeks in favor of a rezoning that could turn a former golf course bordering Crickentree neighborhood into hundreds of homes. A third vote, to be taken Sept. 17, will be the final say on the issue. The 9-1-1 vote came […]
Council OKs zoning for land for incinerator despite heated opposition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – A Fairfield County incinerator proposal remains a hot topic between Winnsboro area residents and county leaders. Over the objections of residence in attendance, Fairfield County Council voted 5-2 Monday night to rezone 11 acres off Old Airport Road as part of a plan to replace a wood chipper with an incinerator. Council members […]
Mayor’s seat, 2 council seats open for November election
July 11, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Three seats on Blythewood Town Council will be on the town’s election ballot Nov. 5 – two council seats and the mayor’s seat. Because the mayor’s seat has term limits, Mayor J. Michael Ross will not seek re-election. Councilman Eddie Baughman told The Voice that he will be seeking re-election. Councilman Malcolm Gordge, […]
County, School District promise free MTC tuition
July 11, 2019 By
WINNSBORO – Providing free technical college tuition to financially struggling students is noble. Supporters say the Fairfield County taxpayer-funded Promise Program initiative will open college to more students and boost the local workforce. On Monday, representatives from Fairfield County, the Fairfield County School District and Midlands Technical College inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging […]
Blythewood rocked the stage and lit the sky
July 11, 2019 By
BLYTHEWOOD – No one ever really knows if there are 4,000, 5,000 or 6,000 people attending the Blythewood Fireworks bash, but the park is always full and overflowing, and everyone has a good time. Food trucks edged the rim of the park, LunaTrix from Winnsboro painted faces and other designs, kids played in the park […]
