A video from the Town’s surveillance cameras in Doko Park shows the moment this morning (Thursday, March 12) when the tin roofing and black paper on the Palmetto Federal Citizens Amphitheater were lifted straight up off the roof and sent flying 200 to 300 feet across the lawn and street. Crosby Roofing was on site […]
BAR files injunction, writes new rules to halt demolition
March 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — A request to demolish one of Blythewood’s oldest remaining commercial buildings drew strong opposition during a Feb. 19 meeting of the town’s BAR (Board of Architectural Review), where residents urged the board to preserve the historic building, known as Wilson’s Store, located at 300 Main Street. Because the building sits within the town’s […]
Village Church opens new worship center
March 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Village Church will hold its first Sunday services in a new 1,200 seat worship center on Sunday, March 15. “This new facility will be a blessing to not only our existing members, but for Blythewood and the surrounding communities as well,” said Senior Pastor Erik Estep. “We will be having two grand opening […]
Richland Two to host Superintendent Town Hall at Blythewood High School March 14
March 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Richland School District Two Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore is inviting the community to pull up a chair and talk about the future of local education. The district will host a Superintendent’s Town Hall on Saturday, March 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Blythewood High School. The event is open to parents, students, […]
Scots-Irish Day in Ridgeway
March 12, 2026 By
RIDGEWAY – Mayor Johnson read a proclamation designating March 6 as Scots-Irish Day for Ridgeway and celebrating March 10, 1875 as the day Ridgeway became a municipality. Historical preservationist David Leuwer spoke on the significant influence of the Scots-Irish during the American Revolution.
BW’s Ryan Hunter earns FMU championship ring
March 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Frances Marion University grad and MBA candidate Ryan Hunter of Blythewood, received a championship ring from FMU during a ceremony in recognition of his success in both athletics and academics. The honor reflects Hunter’s years of dedication, discipline and perseverance as he established himself as one of Francis Marion’s standout athletes, particularly in […]
Voice publisher named president of SCPA
March 12, 2026 By
COLUMBIA — Barbara Ball, owner and publisher of The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County, has been elected president of the S.C. Press Association after a vote of the Press Association’s membership during its annual meeting March 5-6, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The meeting was attended by more than 200 journalists from across the […]
Celebrating 45 Years of Winnsboro Smiles
March 12, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – Dr. Phil Wilkins, pictured front center, celebrated 45 years of practice with his wife Donna, standing on his right, and his dental office community on Tuesday, March 10. Wilkins earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina after first receiving a degree in Microbiology from Clemson University. He is a […]
Civic Minds
March 12, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Mayor Demetrius Chatman recently welcomed fifth and sixth-grade students from McCrorey-Liston School of Technology to the Mayor’s Office. The visit, held in honor of Black History Month, provided students the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of local government. Mayor Chatman shared his personal journey from serving on the Town Council […]
25-Foot Buffer Bill for Police, First Responders
March 12, 2026 By
COLUMBIA – South Carolina House lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would make it a crime for someone, after being warned, to come within 25 feet of on-duty law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs or certain medical personnel while they are carrying out their duties. The HALO bill (Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction) was sent Tuesday from […]
