WINNSBORO – A high-speed chase that started in Fairfield County ended in Blythewood where the driver was eventually arrested. While conducting routine patrol in Fairfield County, a Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputy reported observing a silver Honda Civic that matched the description of a silver Honda Civic that had been reported as stolen. As the deputy […]
Thigpen, Walker in runoff for SC Senate Dist. 22 seat
June 12, 2024 By
Runoff Winner will face Gary Votour in General Election COLUMBIA – In a tight race to replace state Sen. Mia Mcleod in Northeast Richland County’s Dist. 22, which includes Blythewood, two of the three contenders for the seat will be in a runoff. McLeod did not seek re-election. House Rep. for Dist. 79 Ivory Thigpen, […]
Montgomery, Belton, Stubbs win their primaries
June 12, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – In two closely watched local campaigns in the Fairfield County Democratic primary, Sheriff Will Montgomery was re-elected to a fourth term as Fairfield County Sheriff, and Dorothy Boyd Belton was elected Fairfield County Clerk of Court. Neither Montgomery nor Belton have opponents in the November election. On the state level, Chester Attorney […]
Community mourns drowning of Blair teen
June 10, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A swim party held at Lake Monticello on Saturday, June 8, to celebrate two individuals planning to leave soon for the U. S. Navy ended in tragedy when one of the individuals drowned. Joel Joseph Martin, age 18, of Blair, SC, was swimming at Lake Monticello with other individuals when he went […]
New super says he’s prepared and eager to take the reins at FCSD
June 6, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Tony Hemingway, says he believes in and is passionate about outcomes for students. His record of success in producing high-performing outcomes for students during his 25-year career in the Clover school district is a testament to that belief. After 10 years of teaching at the elementary […]
Blythewood farms on Ag + Art Tour June 8-9
June 6, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Farmers, painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County – and Blythewood – June 8-9. Farms will be open for visitors from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Now in its 13th year, the […]
Justin Bethel returns to host youth football camp June 21
June 6, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Miami Dolphins cornerback Justin Bethel returns to Blythewood to host his annual Beating All Odds youth football camp on Friday, June 21. The camp, for ages 8-14, is free for the first 100 campers that register. The camp is a part of Bethel’s community outreach. Bethel’s website, justbethel.com, says goals for the camp […]
Gibson, Coleman misstep in filing candidacy reports
May 31, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Discrepancies in two political candidates’ ethics and/or campaign filings are raising questions about campaign compliance in the race for Fairfield County Sheriff. Prior to being contacted by The Voice on Thursday, May 30, Rick E. Gibson, one of two challengers in the sheriff’s race, had irregularities in his ethics report filings, according […]
Dinkins arrested for trafficking meth
May 31, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – According to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department, William “Will” C. Dinkins, 33, was arrested by the following a drug search warrant conducted at a residence on Wood Duck Road in the Centerville area of Fairfield County on Wednesday, May 29. The search warrant yielded over 10 grams of methamphetamine […]
SCCJA: Coleman not qualified to run for sheriff in Fairfield
May 30, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Wallace Coleman, a candidate for Fairfield County Sheriff, is not qualified to run for the office, according to a spokesperson for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Nevertheless, Coleman will still be on the ballot in the June 11 primary. According to South Carolina law, Sec. 23-11-110 (A)(5)(a), a candidate for sheriff must […]
