WINNSBORO – Fairfield County taxpayers are getting lumps of coal this holiday season, owing to a series of financial missteps generating nearly $1.4 million in IRS penalties and interest stemming from late and unfiled health care tax forms dating from the 2017 through the 2022 filing seasons. In addition, the county has not yet received […]
Brothers of the Smoke give back
December 21, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Brothers of the Smoke (BOTS) is more than a group of cigar fanatics. While their mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of cigar enthusiasts bound by the shared passion for the art of cigar appreciation, the BOTS also work to impact the community. “We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment […]
The First Noel
December 21, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Members of First Baptist of Winnsboro participated in the church’s annual Live Nativity on Monday. The church hosted a night of staggered drive-up performances, complete with shepherds, wise men and live animals. The two-night event was reduced to one because of Sunday’s weather conditions, but the church made the most of Monday’s event […]
Winnsboro man dies in Tuesday fire
December 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – On Tuesday, December 19, Fairfield County Fire Service was dispatched to a residence on Keyhole Dr. in Winnsboro for a structure fire with an individual inside. Firefighters located the victim and Fairfield County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the scene. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the individual as Mr. Wardell Jeter, […]
Black calls for court to side-step Town’s decisions
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As Blythewood’s new mayor, Sloan Griffin, began firing the Town’s outside legal team handling the MPA Strategies Freedom of Information (FOI) lawsuit and the Town’s countersuit on Dec. 6, lead attorney for the team, David Black, filed a motion that same day asking for a special master (a judge not involved with the […]
Stained glass window walking tour set for Dec. 17
December 14, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce and several churches in the community are sponsoring a walking tour of the stained glass windows of five churches in downtown Winnsboro. There will be five staggered 30-45 minute tours of the windows on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and […]
Enter The Voice’s U Pick ‘Em contest for a chance at $200
December 14, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Need a little extra cash to pay off some of those Christmas bills that are adding up? You might want to enter The Voice’s annual College Bowl U Pick ‘Em contest that can be found on the back page of The Voice’s Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 issues. Two-time winner […]
Dr. Swilley named SCASA Principal of the Year
December 13, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Tracie Swilley the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year. Dr. Swilley is principal of Fairfield Central High School in the Fairfield County School District. “We are excited to announce that Dr. Tracie Swilley has been named the SCASA Secondary Principal […]
Griffin fires Black, Burnett, releases MPA legal expenses
December 11, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – At a noon press conference on Monday at Doko Manor, newly elected Blythewood Mayor Sloan Griffin announced that the town of Blythewood has incurred almost $700,000 in fees with two law firms since April of 2021 for its legal entanglement with MPA Strategies, the Town’s former marketing firm. Griffin also announced that the […]
Blythewood parade postponed
December 9, 2023 By
Mayor Sloan Jarvis has issued a statement that the 2023 Blythewood Christmas Parade WILL NOT BE HELD as scheduled for 2-4 pm on Sunday, Dec.10 in the interest of safety for all concerned. “We are making every effort to reschedule the parade for next Saturday morning, Dec. 16, if possible,” Griffin said. The Voice will post any further […]
