BLYTHEWOOD – Newcomer to Blythewood politics Trish Hovis was the top vote-getter with 421 votes, and incumbent Rich McKenrick wasn’t far behind with 378 votes to take the two open town council seats in Tuesday’s Blythewood general election. Candidate Ja’maal Mosely received 337 votes, Corey Mitchell received 326, and Marcus Taylor, 165. Roberta Young, who […]
Some Blythewood voters learned late Monday that their polling places have changed
November 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – An election-eve change in polling places for some voters in Blythewood’s general election left a number of voters and three candidates wondering if all voters in the affected precincts would be notified of the change before going to the polls. The change affected both Blythewood’s precinct 3 and the LongCreek precinct. Richland County […]
Polling place changed for Blythewood Precinct 3
November 3, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – An election-eve change in polling places for some voters in Blythewood’s general election left a number of voters and at least two candidates wondering if all the voters in the affected precincts would be notified of the change less than 24 hours before voting is to begin at 7 a.m., Tuesday morning. The […]
Homicide being investigated on Camp Ground Road in Blythewood
November 1, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Camp Ground Road, in Blythewood On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to the 600 block of Camp Ground Rd in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived on scene, citizens were attempting to render aid to a victim with a […]
Three minors shot during Halloween bonfire in Blythewood
November 1, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During a press conference Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott confirmed that a third teen, a girl, was shot during a bonfire party in Blythewood on Oct. 31. The incident occurred in the 11,000 block of Wilson Blvd. (Hwy. 21) near Gunter Circle on Halloween night. He said there were an estimated 500 […]
Michelle Layman sues Town for false imprisonment, Mayor Griffin for defamation
October 31, 2025 By
COLUMBIA—A Richland County woman who suffered a heart attack after she says town officials improperly detained her inside Doko Manor has filed suit against the town and its mayor. On Oct. 30, 2025, town residents Michelle and Fred Layman sued the Town of Blythewood for gross negligence, negligence, defamation, false imprisonment, and abuse of process. […]
Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 30, 2025 By
Letter of Intent Authorizes Next Steps for Construction Feasibility MONCKS CORNER – After a review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”) to guide final, exclusive negotiations with Brookfield concerning the two partially built AP1000 nuclear […]
Candidates for BW town council share views, plans
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Five candidates for Blythewood town council shared their views Monday night in a public forum moderated by the town’s first and longtime town attorney, Ted Von Keller with Columbia law firm Crawford and von Keller. More than 60 people attended the forum which was sponsored by The Voice and held at Trinity United […]
Blythewood Town Council election set for Nov. 4
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHWOOD – Two of five town council candidates will be elected to fill two open council sets on Tuesday, Nov. 4. According to state law, any person wishing to vote in this election must be a registered voter and reside in the incorporated town of Blythewood. Residents who live in the unincorporated area of 29016 […]
Blythewood Christmas Parade applications due Nov. 1
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – There’s still time to be part of one of Blythewood’s most cherished holiday traditions – the annual Christmas Parade. Set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, applications for float entries and sponsorships are due by Saturday, Nov. 1. The parade’s theme this year, “Storybook Christmas,” invites participants to bring favorite holiday tales […]
