Powell, Kelly finish in top 3 of 5A D1 race

AIKEN – Blythewood senior Jacob Powell took second place Saturday in the boys 5A Division 1 Cross Country run at the Aiken Steeplechase course with a time of 15 minutes, 25.13 seconds.  Senior Anna Kelly led all Bengals runners in the girls race, finishing third with a time of 18:34.44. Powell’s time was less than […]

Fairfield Central, Richard Winn, Midlands STEM prep for tip off

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Basketball season is just around the corner, and Fairfield County teams are ready. Richard Winn girls will get their first taste of action on Saturday, Nov. 22 against Lewisville at 1 p.m. Both teams will host cross-town foe Midlands STEM Charter School on Monday, Dec. 1. The girls’ game is set for […]

CFKN, RTE celebrate Veterans

BLYTHEWOOD – Center for Knowledge North held a Veterans Day celebration (pictured above) on Tuesday, Nov. 11 to show gratitude for veterans connected to the school. The event featured special song and poetry performances, a speech from School Resource Officer and former Marine Michael Larabee, and a parade through the school hallway. “Thank you for […]

Bengals, Redhawks close out playoffs with losses

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood and Westwood football teams both fell on the road in the 5A playoffs Friday night. The Bengals (4-8), a No.10 seed in the 5A Division 1 upper-state bracket, fell 44-13 at No.2 Dorman. James Veasey passed for 92 yards and a 35-yard touchdown pass to Chance Johnson. Caedmon Watson had a touchdown […]

Fairfield students medal in Clemson’s Declamation Contest

CLEMSON – Students from Fairfield Middle School and Fairfield Central High School were recognized for recent outstanding performances at the Clemson Declamation Contest 2025, bringing home a total of three medals. In the Latin III category, Fairfield Central’s Zedrik Curabo earned 1st place, and Ryan Hinrichs, also a Fairfield Central Student, secured 2nd place. Curabo […]

Richland Two’s School Choice period is open

BLYTHEWOOD – Richland School District Two’s annual Choice program application window for the 2026-2027 school year has officially opened. Families looking to explore educational options beyond their assigned neighborhood schools can fill out the choice application now through Friday, Dec. 19. For the upcoming academic year, the district says that every school in the district […]

Bengals ink college commitments

BLYTHEWOOD –  Blythewood High School recognized four members of the Class of 2026 that have announced their intention to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level.  The school held a ceremony to celebrate this accomplishment with family members and teammates. Johnny Collins, son of Shawn and Cindy Collins, has accepted an offer to play […]

Ashley represents WHS in 5A D2 girls race

AIKEN – In the 5A Division 2 races Saturday at Aiken Steeplechase, Westwood sophomore Rebecca Ashley was the school’s only representative. Ashley finished 56th in the girls race out of 109 runners. Ashley had a time of 21:34.73. Fort Mill won both the girls and boys races. The girls placed all five runners among the […]

Redhawks, Bengals set to tip off season

BLYTHEWOOD – Following their 2024-2025 campaign when their seasons ended in the 5A Division 1 title game, Blythewood High School basketball teams are ready to tip off the new season. Blythewood’s boys start their state championship loss revenge tour with a holiday tournament hosted by the Bethel Hanberry Alumni Association during Thanksgiving week. They will […]

Fairfield Central shuts out AJ, prepares for rematch at Clinton

LANCASTER – If they hadn’t already, Fairfield Central Griffins made a name for themselves on the road last week against Andrew Jackson, shutting out the Volunteers 36-0 in the second round of the SC High School League’s 2A playoffs. The result was nothing new for the Griffins, who, now 9-3, have won eight games by […]

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