BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the IGA parking lot in Blythewood on March 2, where a body was discovered about 10:30 that morning on the edge of the parking lot. The body, partially hidden by shrubbery, was discovered by residents of the apartment building who were walking to the IGA grocery […]
Arrest made in Fairfield double murder
March 2, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Caleb Beryl Davis, 20, has been arrested for the murders of Malik R. Butler and Theron G. Byrd, Jr. During the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, deputies were called to a residence on Marsh Lane in the Hwy 215 South area of Fairfield County. There, they found Malik Butler […]
Five nabbed on gun-related charges in Fairfield
March 2, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Five men have been arrested for gun-related charges, drugs, and other offenses. On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, deputies were investigating a suspicious vehicle on Old Chester Rd, an area where recent shooting incidents have been occurring. As deputies arrived at the scene, two individuals were observed with handguns and were detained. The […]
Davis receives $615K separation agreement
March 2, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – In a separation agreement with Richland School District Two, former Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis will receive $615,000, it was announced on Monday. On Jan. 17, the district accepted Dr. Baron Davis’ resignation after a six-hour meeting at which his contract was discussed. After Davis and the board mutually agreed to separate during the […]
Five arrested for grand larceny
March 2, 2023 By
LAKE WATEREE – Five men have been arrested in conjunction with a grand larceny investigation regarding thefts of multiple items from a commercial storage facility in the Lake Wateree area, according to Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery. During the course of this investigation, it was determined that these five individuals, Richard Adams (50), William Baker, […]
Blythewood’s Tiyanna Mack wins first girls wrestling State title
March 2, 2023 By
ANDERSON – Was Tiyanna Mack destined to make history? Whether it was fate or pure willpower, Mack, a sophomore at Blythewood High School, cemented her place in Bengal and South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) wrestling history on Feb. 26 as she claimed the 132lb state title in the first ever SCHSL sanctioned Girls’ State […]
Blythewood receives glowing audit report
March 2, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town received a glowing report from its annual audit. Gary Bailey of Love, Bailey & Associates, reported that general fund revenues from 2021 to 2022 climbed from about $2.2 million to $2.7 million. Revenues climbed $481,000 despite modest declines in business license and franchise fees. Expenses increased by about $100,000, mostly related […]
Jackson, Jones Jr. reunite to lead Catamounts into SoCon tourney
March 2, 2023 By
CULLOWHEE, NC – Ever since their second grade at Round Top Elementary school, Russell Jones Jr. and Tre’ Jackson have been balling. “I was a new student and was going out to play on the courts at recess,” Jackson said about the meeting. “Russell picked me up and we’ve been together ever since.” By third […]
Eagles pull 2nd place finish in SCISA Class A state finals
March 2, 2023 By
SUMTER – The stage was set in Sumter on Saturday, Feb. 25 for a noon tip off in the SCISA Class A State Championship boys’ basketball game. Richard Winn Academy’s varsity team went deep into the playoffs and advanced to the final round against the Faith Christian Knights of Summerville. Despite both teams entering the […]
High Honors
March 2, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Thirty-six Blythewood High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on Jan. 26. Membership is based on academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community. The mission of the NHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to encourage the development […]
