WINNSBORO – More than 80 residents attended what Winnsboro town government officials say is the first of several town hall type meetings to be held to talk with citizens about ways to revitalize the town by harnessing new opportunities and new funding coming Winnsboro’s way. Mayor John McMeekin, Mayor Pro Tem Demetrius Chatman, Town Manager […]
Did town receive valid ethics opinion concerning Councilman Donald Brock?
April 6, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Councilman Rich McKenrick stated during the March 27 town council meeting that, “we received some legal advice in the executive session that was an ethics opinion.” Mayor Bryan Franklin added, “We were advised that Councilman Donald Brock apparently has breached his ethical duty to the Town.” And the Country Chronicle put it in […]
Martin named head of Bengal football
April 5, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – James Martin was officially named the next Blythewood High School head football coach on Tuesday night during the Richland Two School Board meeting. Martin currently teaches social studies at Blythewood High School and served as Defensive Coordinator for the Bengals in the 2022 season. “We are excited to be able to keep Coach […]
Two men arrested in connection with Waffle House robbery
March 30, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Jyekwuan D. Brown, 19, of Columbia, and Jalon D. Bradley, also 19, of Elgin, were arrested in connection with the Feb. 24, 2023, robbery of the Waffle House restaurant located at the intersection of SC 34East and Interstate 77 in Fairfield County. Bradley was arrested on March 16, 2023. Brown was arrested on […]
Judge dismissed JWC’s defamation lawsuit against former Fairfield councilwoman Bertha Goins
March 30, 2023 By
WINNSBORO — A circuit judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit the Jenkinsville Water Company filed against former Fairfield County Councilwoman Bertha Goins. Meantime, some elements of a countersuit Goins filed are being allowed to move forward. On March 29, Circuit Judge Brian Gibbons approved a motion for summary judgment filed by Goins’ lawyer seeking dismissal […]
Details for widening Blythewood Road to be released today, March 30
March 30, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Richland County will announce details of its plan to upgrade and widen Blythewood Road during a news conference at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 30 at the Richland County Public Works entrance at 437 Blythewood Road, in Blythewood. The road widening is part of a $15.6 million Penny Tax project and will extend west […]
CBS’s Ted Koppel visits The Voice & Blythewood
March 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Ted Koppel and a television crew of five were in Blythewood last week filming at The Voice’s office and around town as part of an upcoming CBS Sunday Morning show. The two days of filming began at 7:30 Thursday morning when Koppel, two film crews and the show’s producer arrived at The Voice’s […]
With no evidence, council goes after Brock for ethics violation
March 30, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Mayor Bryan Franklin wants Donald Brock, a town councilman and potential political rival, held accountable for unspecified “ethics violations.” Franklin did not explain what he meant by “ethics violations.” Brock told The Voice following the meeting that he has not been notified by the SC Ethics Commission of any pending or current investigations […]
Student brings gun to Kelly Miller Elementary
March 30, 2023 By
GREENBRIER – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident where a student at Kelly Miller Elementary School was found with a firearm. A school staff member discovered the weapon and notified an SRO (School Resource Officer) who initiated an investigation. This incident is still being investigated and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office […]
Scout, state, county celebrate industry coming to Blythewood
March 23, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – During a press conference on Monday, Scout Motors Inc hosted an official signing ceremony of the Project Development Agreement with Scout President and CEO Scott Keogh, Governor Henry McMaster and Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey. Earlier, McMaster signed House Bill 3604, the joint resolution to approve the largest economic investment in the state’s […]
