WINNSBORO – The Town of Winnsboro is entitled to an order staying the requirement for payment of a monthly $63 per ton waste disposal fee to the Fairfield County government, Judge Brian Gibbons, Chief Administrative Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit ruled last week. The stay was ordered until a final order of the Court […]
Ridgeway man charged in shooting
April 18, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Keshawn Keanu Miller, 20, of Ridgeway, SC has been arrested for Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, and Malicious Injury to Personal Property, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office. These charges stem from a shooting incident that took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Pops […]
The mystery of the circle of pines
April 11, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As a thousand acres of land was scraped level and cleared of trees over the last six months on the Scout property, a small circle of pine trees – about the only significant vegetation as far as the eye can see on the vast expanse of yellow earth – has been left standing. […]
Fairfield County Council tables Comp Plan following criticism for inaccuracies
April 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council deferred second reading of its comprehensive plan – already four years overdue – after a private resident noted numerous significant errors in the draft document. On Monday night, the council voted unanimously to table second reading until the next meeting in two weeks. Interim administrator Clay Killian said tabled votes […]
Eagles are Cementing the Dynasty
April 11, 2024 By
RWA Shooting Program Claims Fourth SCISA Title in Four Years SOCIETY HILL – Richard Winn Academy’s boys sporting clay team brought home its fourth straight state championship Saturday at Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve in Chesterfield County’s Society Hill. The Eagles team of Charlie Bonds, Aaron Geddens, and J.T. Wilkes won with a total score of 256, […]
Former Redhawk Unique Drake named All-Star MVP
April 11, 2024 By
CLEVELAND, OH – Just after finishing her redshirt senior season at St. John’s University, former Westwood High School standout Unique Drake shined at the Senior All-Star Game and State Farm College 3-Point Championship this week. In Phoenix on Thursday, Drake participated in the Team Shootout competition at the site of the men’s NCAA Tournament Final […]
Spires named finalist for SC HOF Bridge Builder Award
April 11, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Drew Spires has been on the receiving end of a lot of blessings. Among these blessings are being on the precipice of graduating from Richard Winn Academy with a 4.00 grade-point average and continuing his football career in the fall with The Citadel. Knowing this, the 6-2, 180-pound wide receiver and free safety […]
Blythewood Town Administrator resigns
April 4, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD –Blythewood Town Administrator Carroll Williamson has submitted his resignation to Mayor Sloan Griffin, effective April 24, according to an email Griffin sent to The Voice on Tuesday. Williamson has been with the Town since January, 2021 after serving as the Planning and Development Director for the City of Cayce since 2017. Prior to working […]
Ridgeway elects mayor, two to council
April 4, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – With 49 ballots cast and a 21.89 percent turnout in Tuesday’s election, the residents of Ridgeway elected Rick Johnson as the town’s new mayor. Johnson, who was unopposed, garnered 39 votes (92% of the votes cast). There were three write-in votes for mayor. In the council race, incumbent Belva Bush-Belton and political newcomer […]
Council receives update on Doko Meadows Park expansion
April 4, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the March 25 town council meeting, Town Administrator Carroll Williamson updated council on projects to further expand and develop Doko Meadows Park. “We’re continuing to refine the design of the new restroom building plan to be constructed with the re-grading of the soccer field here at Doko Meadows Park,” Williams said. “The […]
