Settlement Ends Approximately $1M in Payouts and Legal Fees BLYTHEWOOD – The last of two lawsuits filed by Ashley Hunter, CEO of MPA Strategies LLC, against the Town of Blythewood has been settled, all but closing the door on the Town’s almost four-year soap opera that one columnist described as the Town “making a mountain of public […]
Missing man found in ravine
January 2, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Just before 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a missing 83-year-old man with a heart condition in the Lake Monticello area. The man’s daughter reported that she had last seen her father around 9 p.m. the previous evening. When deputies arrived at the […]
Three tornadoes confirmed in Fairfield
January 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes swept through Fairfield County Sunday morning. The most significant of the three tornadoes was the last one to hit the county and was rated an EF-1 with peak winds of 95 mph. It began just south of Winnsboro near a manufacturing plant on Highway 321 […]
Caldwell named FCSO Officer of the Year
December 19, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Sheriff Office recognized Sergeant Brandy Caldwell as the 2024 Officer of the Year for Fairfield County. Caldwell serves as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Fairfield Middle School, where her leadership and commitment to the well-being of students have been transformative. “Sgt. Caldwell’s influence extends beyond Fairfield County.” Says Fairfield […]
U-Pick-Em is back as CFP Bracket Challenge
December 12, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – December marks changes in the college football world, and those have trickled down to The Voice… but the cash prize remains. Capitalize on your chance for some extra Christmas cash by entering in The Voice’s College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge, which can be found on page 4B in the Dec. 12 and […]
Ridgeway woman charged with murder
December 12, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – Tammi Neal, 54, of Ridgeway, was arrested by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 4 after deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Salutation Lane in Ridgeway, according to a report from the Sheriff’s office. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies discovered a male with a knife wound […]
Sherman named SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year
December 12, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School principal Matt Sherman is the 2025 South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Secondary Principal of the Year. SCASA Executive Director Dr. Quincie Moore and Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore surprised Sherman with the award on Tuesday. Richland Two announced the award to parents via ParentSquare on Wednesday. “Mr. […]
Phillips honored as distinguished USC alum
December 12, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Herman Phillips of Winnsboro, is one of six University of South Carolina graduates who were honored for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 South Carolina Honors College Homecoming Weekend Brunch. Phillips, who grew up in the White Oak community in Fairfield County, is the co-founder and CEO of Cinapse, a cloud-based scheduling software […]
Griffins fall to Clinton in Upper State championship
December 12, 2024 By
CLINTON–Fairfield Central’s drive to reach a state championship game for the first time in 27 years fell one game short. The Griffins, who won 12 straight games after a season-opening loss to 5A Ridge View, fell 32-21 to Clinton Friday night at the Red Devils’ Wilder Stadium. “If you would have told me back in […]
Richland PC recommends against 300 apartments in Blythewood
December 5, 2024 By
Blythewood Residents Speak Out Against Rezoning COLUMBIA – The Richland County Planning commission heard a request Monday night, Dec. 2, for a rezoning that would allow as many as 300 apartment units on almost 20 acres located on Wilson Boulevard immediately south of Turkey Farm Road. The address of the 19.8-acre property is 10141 Wilson […]
