RVHS student fight leads to stabbing
April 26, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After a fight outside a Ridge View High School classroom late Tuesday morning, two 16-year–old male students were injured and a 17-year-old male student was later arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. It was reported late Tuesday that 17-year-old will be tried as an adult. The […]
Developers request rezoning for 1400 houses, apts in BW 29016
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Two developers will go before Richland County Council on April 25 to request rezoning for two residential developments totaling 1,400 homes, town homes and apartments in Blythewood 29016. 198 Homes on Kelly Mill Applicant Kevin Steelman, president of Land Tech, a residential land developer in Columbia, is requesting council to rezone 90.79 acres […]
Residents ask Fairfield County Council to do more
April 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council is looking into making a change to its animal control ordinance, though some residents are asking leaders to do more. On April 10, council members unanimously passed first reading of a vaguely phrased ordinance to “amend and restate” the existing animal control ordinance last adopted nearly five years ago. The […]
Puttin’ on picnics is their business
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It’s spring in South Carolina, and for a lot of people that means it’s time to have a picnic. That’s the focus right now for a pair of Blythewood High School alums and local event planners who’ve teamed up to offer themed picnics, to help make seasonal celebrations special. “About six or seven […]
Vernetti wins $200 with bracket picks
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A handful of people across the United States may have correctly chosen the final four of the 2022 Men’s NCAA basketball tournament, but none of the ones who participated in The Voice’s Bracket Challenge did. Jim Vernetti claimed this year’s $200 from The Voice for his bracket choices. Vernetti is a retired executive […]
To Doko and Beyond
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Saturday night was the perfect night for the kick off of the annual Movies in the Park series at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood – great weather, free balloons, shaved ice deserts, a fun movie and lots of families enjoying it all. Four members of the Blythewood High School lacrosse team practiced on […]
Sweet Sisters
April 20, 2023 By
Caroline Turkett Townsend, left, turned 104 on April 11. Her sister, Frances Turkett Riley is almost 98. Both grew up in the area and both were teachers. The bench that Caroline and Frances are seated on was given to the Presbyterian Home in Caroline’s honor by all her friends in Woodruff where she taught school […]
