Measure Fails in Tie Vote WINNSBORO – At its regular fourth-Monday night meeting on June 23, County Council failed to address the growing public concerns over algae blooms in Lake Wateree despite a warning from John H. Rodgers, Jr., an Emeritus Professor in Environmental Toxicology at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental […]
New pickleball courts open at Blythewood Park
June 26, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Six new pickle ball courts opened at the Richland County Recreation’s Blythewood Park Rec Center Thursday, June 26 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The colorful blue and green courts and shiny new black fencing bring a great new look to the rec center and much needed additional space for Blythewood area […]
Mini Park Ribbon Cutting
June 26, 2025 By
JENKINSVILLE – The Town of Jenkinsville cut the ribbon for its new mini park, where families and can gather to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The new park, which features a paved walking trail with exercise equipment, is located at 7769 State Hwy 215 South in Jenkinsville.
Local filmmaker empowers BW youth at library film camp
June 19, 2025 By
Students’ films headed to international film festival BLYTHEWOOD — Every summer, a unique opportunity lights up the imagination of local children in Blythewood, thanks to the passion of accredited film producer Andrew Gajadhar. In partnership with the Richland County Public Library, Gajadhar hosts a free, three-day film camp designed to introduce young minds to the […]
Ecuminical Univ. confers Doctor of Humanities on Prioleau
June 19, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Former Ridgeway Mayor Pro Tem Don Prioleau was recognized last week for his service to his community and county and to his fellow man over his lifetime. Ecumenical University honored Prioleau by conferring upon him the Doctor of Humanities. In honoring Prioleau, it was noted that he has been a devoted public servant, […]
$10 microchips, more available to Richland Co. pet owners
June 19, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Columbia Animal Services has chosen to commemorate this year’s National Pet Preparedness Month by educating the pet owners of Columbia about the dangers of hot weather for pets, information on how to keep pets and their families together in emergency situations, as well as educating about disaster preparedness amidst the start of the […]
1920’s windmill relocated to Nord house
June 12, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The last windmill in downtown Blythewood was erected circa 1920 in the backyard of Durham Boney’s home on Oakhurst Road. Last Saturday, the now inoperable 70-foot tall, 105-or-so-year-old windmill was moved to the back yard of the Langford-Nord house, the home of the Blythewood Historical Society & Museum, where it is scheduled to […]
Get Outdoors
June 12, 2025 By
PEAKE – Saturday, June 7 was National Trails Day, and the Palmetto Trail celebrated by offering a guided hikes on three different portions of the trail, including the Peak to Prosperity passage in Fairfield County. 82 hikers participated in the guided hikes. Pictured are hikers who participated in the two-hour hike on the Peak to […]
Lake Wateree Association seeks funding for annual July 4th fireworks show
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – The Lake Wateree Association is preparing to host it’s more than 60-year-old annual fireworks show on July 4th. But as the show and the attendance has grown over the years, costs have escalated, and organizers say more funding is needed. “The 20 – 25 minute show costs about $1,000 a minute,” said […]
Lake Wateree residents celebrate renovation of helipad
June 5, 2025 By
LAKE WATEREE – Several years ago, Fairfield County ceased maintaining the EMS Helipad located at 5856 River Road on property owned by Lake Wateree Baptist Church at Dutchman Creek. Over time, the lights were removed, grass grew in the slab cracks and encroached on the edges of the slab. Even though it was no longer […]
