BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society is celebrating Black History Month this year with a Saturday children’s series about African American inventors and writers, plus the Historical Society’s staff will be assisting with on-the-spot recordings of oral histories between a child, parents and/or grandparents. The series kicked off on Saturday with a presentation and exhibit […]
McKenrick calls for attorneys to continue pursuit of MPA cases
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Returning from an executive session during Monday night’s special called town council meeting, Councilman Rich McKenrick took the lead for the second time in less than a year in calling for council to reaffirm the contracts of the town’s outside attorneys, who are defending the lawsuits filed by MPA Strategies and Ashley Hunter, […]
Restraining order ruled for Philpott
February 9, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – An ongoing dispute over Richland Two ethics filings has escalated with Amelia McKie, the district’s former school board chair, obtaining a restraining order against Columbia blogger Gus Philpott, who’s written several articles about her. Filed Jan. 19, the order prohibits Philpott from having any contact with McKie for one year from the date […]
Ridgeway man charged with Grand Larceny
February 9, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Jason Edwards and Terry James Huling Jr, were arrested by Fairfield County Deputies and each was charged with four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count Conspiracy. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating several cases of grand larceny that have occurred over the past few months. Through the […]
Chamber holds Gala at The Farm
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Gala Banquet Saturday at the Farm of Ridgeway. The event was emceed by Alan George of First Community Bank, and Debra Dollarhide served as Gala Committee Chair. The evening included music by Chris Reid, dancing, photo ops, dinner provided by Little Pigs Barbecue and […]
Chinese balloon drifts over SC
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The suspected Chinese spy balloon could be seen over Blythewood on Saturday, Feb. 4 after several days of drifting across the United States. Upon traveling to the coast of South Carolina, an F-22 from Langley Air Force Base took down the balloon with an air-to-air missile.
Fairfield Community Food Bank Kicks Off Souper Bowl of Caring
February 9, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – What if everyone watching the Big Game gave just one dollar or one can of food to help feed our neighbors in need this year? Take the Tackle Hunger Challenge and find out. Tackle Hunger is the home of the Souper Bowl of Caring, a nation-wide movement that unites communities around the time […]
Celebrating 102
February 9, 2023 By
George Alexander celebrated his 102nd birthday at Lake Wateree. A veteran of three wars – World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War – Alexander enlisted in the United States Marine Corp at the age of 19 and is among an elite few of World War II surviving veterans of that war.
Redhawk girls secure region, boys fall to Irmo
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Going into Tuesday night’s game against Irmo at the Castle, the Westwood boys basketball team had lost the last three games by a total of 10 points. Three Redhawks’ last five Region 5-4A games went to overtime. The Yellow Jackets were in no mood to keep Westwood close. The duo of Madden Collins […]
Seven Bengal seniors ink collegiate plans
February 9, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School recognized seven members of the Class of 2023 Wednesday who have committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level. The seven student-athletes celebrated National Signing Day by announcing their college plans. The athletes represented the football, track, lacrosse, volleyball, and golf programs. Hailey Duncan, daughter of Rodney and […]
