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 […]
Seven Blythewood farms featured on Ag + Art tour June 7-8
June 5, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Seven Blythewood farms and numerous artisans will be showcased Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 during Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour. The tour is a free, self-guided tour of local farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand where their […]
Celebrate National Trail Day with a hike or camping class
June 5, 2025 By
JENKINSVILLE – Looking to do get outside this summer? Look no further than the Palmetto Trail. Saturday, June 7 is National Trails Day, and the Palmetto Trail is celebrating by offering a guided hike and a Camping 101 class. Camping 101 REI instructor Jerry Caldwell will teach a hands on camping session from 10:30 – […]
Ms. Palmetto Pride
June 5, 2025 By
Courtney McDaniel, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Blythewood, was named first runner up for the Ms. South Carolina Plus America. As the ‘people’s choice,’ McDaniel was crowned Ms. Palmetto Pride 2025.
With more than 1,500 clients to serve, CAB needs more partners, volunteers
May 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB) offers many kinds of emergency help year ‘round to families and the elderly who are temporarily struggling. That help can take the form of assistance with emergency car repairs so the client can get to work; help in resolving an issue with a landlord, fixing a leak that’s […]
Six local farms on Richland’s Ag + Art tour June 7 – 8
May 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Farmers, painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County – and Blythewood – June 7-8. The Ag + Art Tour, a free, self-guided tour of farms, seeks to educate people about where their food […]
Winnsboro Lions Celebrate 90 Years
May 29, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – The Winnsboro Lions Club celebrated its 90th anniversary on Tuesday evening, May 20, at the Farm at Ridgeway. Lions from across the state and the members of the Winnsboro club heard remarks from Past International Director Dianne Pitts who presented several awards and fellowships to Winnsboro Lions. Lion Secretary Rev. Richard Hodges and […]
