BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood softball team got back into the swing of things with a 12-6 win at Irmo Tuesday. Azaria Belton went 3-for-6 with a grand slam home run and 5 RBI on the night to lead the Redhawks (8-5-1). Marguerite Ridgeway and Parker Horton had two hits apiece. Makayla Drakeford had two RBI. […]
Blythewood softball falls at Clover
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood softball team’s late rally could not overcome Clover’s 3-0 lead Tuesday night, as the Bengals fell 3-2 on the road. The Blue Eagles scored a run in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to go into the seventh with a 3-0 lead. Blythewood’s Neilah Browne, Keeley Hughes, and Makalah […]
Redhawks down RV, Swansea
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Over spring break, the Westwood baseball team got back-to-back victories over Ridge View and Swansea. On April 12 at Ridge View, The Redhawks (6-8) broke a 3-3 tie with the Blazers with the game winning run in the top of the seventh inning. Austin Jeffcoat reached on an error that brought him to […]
Eagles notch number 17
April 20, 2023 By
NEWBERRY – Richard Winn returned from Spring Break to put another notch in their belt with a 18-0 shutout of Newberry Academy on Tuesday. Junior Miller Stuck threw all four innings of the game and allowed only one hit in 15 batters faced. He walked one and struck out seven. Stuck walked to lead off […]
Letter: The Time is Now!
April 20, 2023 By
Our high hopes for our new council are beginning to tarnish due to inaction. We need experienced, professional help to address an extensive list of pressing issues. After almost four months, we have still not posted for the position of a county administrator. We must, MUST take action on building a wastewater treatment plant that […]
Ridgeway’s Danika Miles finishes second in national competition
April 13, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Teen dragster Danika Miles placed second last month in her first national competition at GALOT Motorsports in Benson, N.C. “She was in the lead when her motor locked up just short of the finish line, throwing her into second place,” said her father and crew chief Gabe Miles. The race was the first […]
BW Farmer’s Market to open April 19
April 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Opening day of the 10th season of the Blythewood Farmers Market in Doko Park will be Wednesday, April 19. Thirty-eight local farmers, producers, and vendors under colorful tents will be offering fruits, vegetables, plants, eggs, meats, breads, baked deserts, honey, jellies, pimiento cheese, pickles, and more. Market Manager Michaela Barno calls it a […]
Ruble unfolds more about what Scout will bring to BW
April 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Speaking to members of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning, Richland County Economic Development Director Jeff Ruble revealed more information about what Scout Motors EV will be bringing to Blythewood and the state. The Good Stuff The state’s investment in the Scout venture is closer to $2.4 billion, and the jobs Scout […]
City razing derelict homes, enforcing codes, fully staffing Town boards
April 13, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Code enforcement and redevelopment were ready topics during the April 4 Town of Winnsboro council meeting. Still basking in the community interest shown during a Town Hall meeting attended by more than 80 residents two weeks ago, Town officials talked about having more open discussions with the community in the near future. “I […]
JWC lawsuit tossed against Robinson, County
April 13, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Two days after a judge dismissed the Jenkinsville Water Company’s libel lawsuit against a former Fairfield County councilwoman, a similar suit filed against a second council member has been thrown out too. On March 31, Circuit Judge Brian Gibbons signed an order dismissing litigation filed against Neil Robinson and Fairfield County as a […]
