BLYTHEWOOD – The traffic pattern on Blythewood Road will change starting the morning of Friday, Sept. 12. According to Assistant Program Manager for SCDOT Brooks Bickley, one half of the traffic circle is nearing completion and crews will begin construction of the final half after the lane shifts. “We’ll be shifting the traffic temporarily towards […]
Blythewood PC votes against site plan for 104 townhomes
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The third time was not the charm for the 104 townhomes Great Southern Homes proposes to build along Langford Road. The Blythewood Planning Commission voted 3-2 against approval of the development’s site plan Tuesday night. The site plan is not required to go before council since the project is a permitted use in […]
The Big Grab returns this weekend
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s time to clear your calendar for the return of the annual 50-mile Big Grab community yard sale. Vendors will line the streets in Blythewood, Ridgeway, and Winnsboro and along 50 miles of roadsides this weekend, Friday, Sept. 5 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. […]
Fairfield Planning Commission approves Lake Wateree site plan
September 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – During a public hearing held by the Fairfield County Planning Commission on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Commission voted 5-2 to approve a site plan for a proposed housing development known as ‘Arrowhead Cove’ on Lake Wateree. The tax map number for the property is 077-00-00-022-000 in Winnsboro. Former Commission Chair William Grey and […]
Winnsboro rehab projects are turning the corner
September 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As part of its burgeoning downtown redevelopment efforts that began in 2022, the Winnsboro town council voted to place an option on the property located at 201 N. Congress Street in downtown Winnsboro – a neglected building that previously housed a dry cleaning business that has not been in operation for 30 years, […]
Community helps paint the way for KJ’s Market
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Artists, wanna-be artists, and members of the community who just wanted to join in the fun, showed up at the IGA at 135 Blythewood Road Saturday morning to help paint a giant mural on the wall outside the front door of the IGA. The occasion was the kickoff of the transition of the […]
Attorney for Town of Ridgeway: Church never filed FOI requests
September 4, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – After the Neighborly Church of Peace in Ridgeway filed a lawsuit in July against the Town of Ridgeway, asserting that the Town’s non-responsiveness to a series of Freedom of Information requests violates state law, the Town has now filed for dismissal of the Complaint. The Town’s attorney, Tommy Morgan, filed a Notice of […]
Scout Motors launches ‘Have a Great Day’ national commercial featuring Blythewood
September 4, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The emerging American automaker joined forces with advertising agency Venables Bell + Partners and acclaimed directing duo The Malloys and Alpen/Superprime to create “Have […]
“Paws for a Cause” fundraiser set for Sept. 13
September 4, 2025 By
WINNSBORO — On Friday, Sept. 13th, something really good is going to happen – the Fairfield County Animal Control & Adoption Center will host a community fundraiser called Paws for a Cause. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter located at 1678 US Hwy 321 Business N, Winnsboro. […]
R2 announces Teacher of the Year finalists
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four teachers in Blythewood-area schools have been named as Richland School District Two Teacher 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year finalists. Meredith Blocker, Elisabeth Luck, Abigail Taylor, and Joy Walker are four of the five finalists for the district award. Meredith Blocker teaches Spanish and is Chair of the World Language Department at Blythewood […]
