COLUMBIA – SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) has charged Matthew Daniel McCoy, 18, of Blythewood, in connection with one of two shootings that killed a woman and injured a man at South Carolina State University Saturday night. McCoy was charged with Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person, and Carrying a Weapon on […]
FOI’d documents link mayor to comped, reduced Manor fees
October 2, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Manor, Blythewood’s event venue, hasn’t made a profit or broke even since it opened in 2015. Its net loss for fiscal year 2024-25 was the highest loss yet – a staggering $175,375.56, up $34,177.50 over the previous year’s net loss. Documents received in Blythewood town hall’s Sept. 8 response to a Freedom […]
Blythewood beset with investigations
October 2, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Over the weekend, The Voice emailed questions to RCSD about the use of several words that appeared in a report issued last week regarding the incident at the Manor on Sept. 11 when Michelle Layman went to deliver a check for her husband. Deputy Chief Maria Yturria, Office of Professional Development at RCSD […]
SCDOT seeks input on Peach Rd. bridge replacement
October 2, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requests comments from the public on a proposed project to replace the bridge on S-20-30 (West Peach Road) over Little Cedar Creek in Fairfield County. The project includes replacing the existing bridge, realigning the roadway approaches as necessary and improving the roadway approaches to meet […]
Rock Around the Clock is Oct.10 & 11
October 2, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s almost time to Rock Around the Clock in downtown Winnsboro. Two days of fun and entertainment kick off on Friday, Oct. 10 with a concert and street dance featuring the ACE Party Band. Saturday’s fun will start at 9 a.m. as Congress St. will fill with vendors, games, […]
A Smile-Worthy Grocery Store
October 2, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – IGA was first opened in Blythewood on McNulty St in 1985 by Nick Thomas, according to Blythewood Historical Society and Museum records. After 41 years and two locations, IGA officially re-opened as Kj’s Market on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. Wednesday’s shoppers enjoyed coupons for freebies, a fresh new store look, lots […]
Lebanon PCA celebrates 250 years of faith and fellowship
October 2, 2025 By
LEBANON — Lebanon Presbyterian Church marked a remarkable milestone this past weekend, celebrating its 250th anniversary with a three-day series of events filled with worship, music, fellowship, and gratitude for generations of faith. The festivities began Friday evening with a family game and recreation night followed by a meal, drawing current members, visitors, and former […]
Brown wins Dist. 3 Winnsboro town council seat
September 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Russell (Russ) Brown, 44, received 97 votes (54.49 percent) Tuesday night to handily win the District 3 Winnsboro town council seat in a special election. Brown, who previously served two terms on the Ridgeway town council before moving to Winnsboro 11 years ago, bested two other candidates – lifelong Fairfield County resident Trista […]
Kershaw fugative sentenced for murder of former FCHS student
September 25, 2025 By
KERSHAW COUNTY – A Kershaw County jury convicted Alexander Francis Harmon of murder on Sept. 17, 2025. The Honorable Heath P. Taylor sentenced Harmon to life in the SC Department of Corrections. On June 2, 2018, Harmon’s father alerted Kershaw County dispatch that Harmon confessed to shooting his girlfriend, Katelin Crocker, after an argument. Crocker […]
ALA Blythewood to host welcome event on new campus
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest school, for grades pre-k through 12, is a tuition-free public charter school. Set to open in fall 2026, American Leadership Academy (ALA) is ramping up preparations. The school says it will offer a comprehensive K-12 education guided by the R.A.I.S.E. values – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Located at 10301 […]
