WINNSBORO – A month after Fairfield County Council Chairman Clarence Gilbert refused to appoint council’s only female member, Peggy Swearingen (Dist. 3), to any of the five council standing committees, there are still community criticisms and questions about his failure to do so. At Monday night’s council meeting, three members of District 3 came forward […]
Rezoning requests for commercial, homes, and apartments in 29016 deferred
March 27, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Three rezoning requests for parcels located in 29016 that were set to be heard by Richland Council on Tuesday, March 25, were deferred by Gretchen Barron, one of Blythewood’s county representatives, until later dates and another one was withdrawn. 14.03-Acre Commercial Rezoning Requested A request by applicant Brad Shell to rezone 14.03 acres […]
Village Church in BW to build 1,200 seat worship center
March 27, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Village Church in Blythewood will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 1,200-seat Worship Center on Sunday, March 30, at approximately 12:15 p.m. “This significant event marks a milestone in the church’s journey to accommodate the growing population and number of new families in surrounding communities,” says the church’s Pastor Eric Estep. The […]
Sheriff to hold community conversation about park disruption
March 27, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Sheriff Leon Lott has been invited to conduct a conversation with the community regarding ways to stem the disturbances teens have recently been involved in at Doko Park, specifically, the July 4 and Movies in the Park events. The community conversation will be held at Doko Manor, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. It’s […]
Teens turn Doko Meadows movie night fun into mayhem
March 20, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Saturday night’s Movies in the Park event in Blythewood’s Doko Park started like prior Movies in the Park events – with parents sitting on blankets with their children, laughing and talking, playing games, playing with their dogs, and munching on snacks as they wait for the movie to start at sundown. In the […]
Commercial rezoning hearing set for March 25
March 20, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Rezoning requests for three large-acre Blythewood 29016 properties will come before the Richland County Council for a public hearing on Tuesday, March 25. The first of three required votes on the rezoning will be taken at that meeting. Of the three required meetings, this March 25 meeting is the only one where the […]
Cooks indicted for public corruption
March 20, 2025 By
Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Griffin in BW Council Lawsuit BLYTHEWOOD – A woman who was hired by Blythewood Mayor Sloan Griffin last Nov. 7 as the Town’s Deputy Administrator, has been indicted for allegations of public corruption. After being hired by Griffin, Tiffany Cooks resigned before ever reporting for work after The Voice published […]
Ad hoc committee applicants not required to submit qualifications
March 20, 2025 By
Goldbach: I Don’t Know If Any Represent Animal Welfare Organizations WINNSBORO – The seven members of the newly formed animal control advisory ad hoc committee were not required to submit applications or their qualifications for the positions before being appointed by county council. Only one application was submitted, according to the county’s Public Information Officer […]
FCTC barbering teacher opens door for state-wide student licensing program
March 20, 2025 By
Fairfield County and South Carolina students can now earn barbering licenses while still in high school. This opportunity opens many doors for students, giving them a head start on their careers and allowing them to begin their professional journey early. WINNSBORO – Fairfield Career and Technology Center’s longtime barbering instructor, Marwin McKnight, not only started […]
Winnsboro vet clinic to cut the ribbon March 28
March 20, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Affordable vet services for pets in Fairfield County will be available soon – as soon, in fact, as the ribbon is cut on the town’s newly refurbished vet clinic on Friday, March 28. It’s long been the dream of former Director of the Fairfield Animal Shelter, Bob Innes – now associated with PETSInc. […]
