WINNSBORO – In late December, County Administrator Vic Carpenter announced that the county had been verbally notified it would be fined $55,000 by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy for staffing violations at the Fairfield County Detention Center. During Monday night’s county council meeting, Carpenter announced other consequences for the violations, including the termination of key […]
Fairfield juvenile charged as adult in New Year’s Day shooting
January 15, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – On Jan. 1, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., Winnsboro Department of Public Safety officers responded to reports of gunshots and a possible victim in the 700 block of Hudson Street in the Town of Winnsboro. Upon arrival, officers located four victims, ages 14 to 16. One victim sustained a minor injury to the […]
Ridgeway, Fairfield welcomed Monks and Aloka
January 15, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY – A group of Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog Aloka wrapped up their Columbia appearance and prepared to head north up Highway 21 through Blythewood and then to Ridgeway, where they would overnight before trekking on to Great Falls, following Hwy 21 out of the state to Charlotte. “We only had about 36 […]
Elected officials talk accomplishments, future plans
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Chamber of Commerce members heard updates from town, county, and state leaders during a recent panel discussion featuring SC House Rep. Kambrell Garvin, Blythewood Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Fripp, and Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh. Each official talked about some of the accomplishments made by their respective governments and outlined priorities moving […]
Volunteers sought for Town of Blythewood’s boards
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood is now accepting applications for several vacant or expiring seats on the Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Those interested in applying, are asked to fill out an application and email it to Sharon Durst, town clerk, at [email protected]. The application is on […]
‘Walk for Peace’ travels through Blythewood
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Friday, Jan. 9, it was announced that a group of Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog Aloka would be traveling through Blythewood the following Sunday. Their first stop in 29016 was at the Transfiguration Catholic Church on Highway 21 southeast of town. It was a rest/lunch stop that lasted from 10:30 a.m. […]
Buddhist Monks and Aloka to travel thru Blythewood; overnight in Ridgeway
January 10, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – The Voice was notified Friday afternoon that the Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog, Aloka, will travel through downtown Blythewood on Sunday and overnight in Ridgeway. Their arrival in Blythewood was first estimated between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. However, the arrival time in Blythewood is now estimated to be closer to 1- […]
Boutique owner arrested for fraud
January 8, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – After a woman in Fairfield County reported on Dec. 26, 2025, that she had been scammed on a purchase of more than $1,000 from Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the complaint. On Dec. 31, 2025, Fairfield County investigators met […]
Holidays bring hope for Fairfield’s shelter animals
January 8, 2026 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Christmas season closed out 2025 on a hopeful note at the Fairfield County Animal Control & Adoption Center, where rescues, volunteers, fosters, and community partners came together to create life-changing outcomes for dozens of shelter animals. In a single month, six animals found forever homes, while an extraordinary 82 dogs and […]
Hovis, Brock question auditor about Manor financials
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s 2024-25 audit, performed by Love Bailey CPA firm, was presented by Foster Hemond during the Dec. 15 Town Council meeting. Hemond said the audit was unmodified. “There are three options: adverse, modified, and unmodified,” Hemond said. “You’ve got the best of the three. “[Unmodified] just basically means that the numbers on […]
