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Blythewood park plan presented to public
BLYTHEWOOD – The public got their first glimpse last week of a suggested master plan for the town’s park complex, consisting of: Doko Meadows Park and the town hall area; the McLean Road park property; and the newly acquired Sandfield Road property. The presentation was made Wednesday, May 8 at the Manor, with easels displaying […]
Fairfield County Council scraps with comp plan, budget
WINNSBORO – With limited discussion, Fairfield County Council adopted second reading of an ordinance establishing the 2024 comprehensive plan, and also deferred action on second reading of the 2024-25 budget which has still not been made available to the public. Following pleas from the public and a closed-door discussion, Midlands STEM Charter School is one […]
Clauson on track to be named interim town manager
WINNSBORO – During a special called meeting by the Winnsboro Town Council Thursday morning, May 9, council voted to go into an executive session, which was not on the agenda, and voted unanimously to hire the Town’s assistant manager, Chris Clauson, as interim manager after consulting with the town attorney. The only item on the […]
Richland County seeks public input on budget
COLUMBIA – Richland County seeks feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. An in-person public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 23 in council chambers at the Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia. The meeting will […]
Trees trimmed to improve Lake Wateree safety
LAKE WATEREE – The long-dead trees that sat dangerously just below the surface of Lake Wateree have been cut down to a safer level, says Rod Wilkes, the Lake Wateree homeowner who persisted though months of bureaucracy to get the project done. Wilkes, who’s since joined the board of the Lake Wateree Association, says roughly […]
BHS alums hoping AI study will predict short-term stock market fluctuations
COLUMBIA – Two Blythewood USC students began research in January at the University of South Carolina that found that artificial intelligence can be used to predict short-term stock market fluctuations. First-year USC business student Livingston Weisinger and first-year USC computer science student Tarun Ramkumar’s goal is to use AI and news sentiment to outperform the […]
Blown Away Salon celebrates 16 years
BLYTHEWOOD – Blown Away Salon, nestled in the heart of Blythewood, celebrated its 16th anniversary this past Friday, May 10, with sweet treats, product sales, giveaways, permanent bracelets, mini makeovers, and all things hair. Clients from all around the Midlands stopped by to celebrate and show their support for owner Missy Clementi and the Blown […]
Two tornadoes touch down in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A three-day severe weather event affected South Carolina this past week, with Thursday being the worst of the weather for Blythewood and Fairfield County. Temperatures reaching the 90s Wednesday afternoon and dew points in the upper-60s and low-70s created the perfect environment for storms to develop. Residents in Ridgeway, Blythewood, Winnsboro and […]
Farmers’ Market opens May 18
WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market will officially open its 2024 season on Saturday, May 18. The event will last from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Farmers Market host about 25 vendors inside the County Farmer’s Market at 117 E. Washington Street behind the town clock. New this year will be a […]
Say a prayer and tie a ribbon
WINNSBORO – ‘Prayer Changes Us’ is the theme of an outdoor Pentecost installation sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Winnsboro. The women are inviting all members of the community to take action by stopping by the wrought iron fence surrounding the church, say a prayer and tie a colorful […]
