BLYTHEWOOD – Matt Benton says he’s always dreamed of being a contestant on a TV game show – preferably The Price is Right or Wheel of Fortune. That dream came true recently when he was selected to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. “I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been a contestant on […]
40-foot high railroad bridge over I-77 to be completed by end of year
January 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As the buildings in the massive Scout project are going vertical on the west side of I-77, a giant bridge is being constructed over I-77 and Community Road, just north of Exit 24. The bridge, which will rise approximately 40 feet above the roadway, will accommodate a rail spur that will reach from […]
Woman charged for arson, animal cruelty
January 16, 2025 By
JENKINSVILLE – Alexia Miquesha Robinson, of Gaston, has been arrested in connection with an arson incident that occurred in Jenkinsville on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Deputies responded to the scene of a fire involving an RV at the Broad River Campground on SC 215 South because of suspicious circumstances, according to a release from the […]
Stines: Soccer field construction going well
January 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Construction that began in Doko Park on the soccer field on Dec. 2, 2024, to build a pavilion and restroom facilities, is going well and may be ahead of schedule, according to Town Manager Daniel Stines. “All the initial grading is finished, and the initial irrigation lines are in place. The storm system […]
Richland Two not impacted by PowerSchool breach
January 16, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – Richland School District Two is among only four school districts that were not included on a list of South Carolina districts affected by the PowerSchool data breach, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The SCDE announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8 that it had been informed by […]
Fairfield’s Sharmelle Holmes Named SEC Women’s Freshman of the Week
January 16, 2025 By
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former Fairfield Central High School standout turned University of Kentucky Track & Field athlete Sharmelle Holmes earned the Southeastern Conference Women’s Freshman of the Week award of the 2025 season, the league office announced Tuesday. Holmes earned the honor after her performance at Kentucky’s Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational last weekend where she […]
Blythewood woman wanted for credit card fraud
January 9, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Paige Crippen, of Blythewood is currently wanted by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office for charges including Financial Transaction Card Fraud and Financial Transaction Card Theft, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the fraudulent use of a […]
Winnsboro man charged with Attempted Murder
January 9, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Eddie Lamont Smalls, 48, of Winnsboro, was arrested in connection to a shooting incident that took place in South Winnsboro on Monday, Jan. 6, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. In a media release, the Sheriff’s office says the shooting incident took place on Fagan Rd. near the intersection of Doty Rd. […]
Could Blythewood & Fairfield see snow this weekend?
January 9, 2025 By
Everyone is talking about Friday and Saturday. Social media is calling for a “big winter storm” with “a lot of snow”. The potential of seeing any winter weather is gradually diminishing, but it all depends on the exact track the low pressure system takes. This system working in is a typical winter low pressure system. […]
Will’s Weather’s 7-Day Forecast
January 9, 2025 By
A shallow area of high pressure at the surface is setting up just to our north/northwest Thursday morning. For winter weather fans, that is good news. This will promote a northerly flow, bringing in colder air. That’s why I am forecasting slightly cooler temperatures for Thursday afternoon, compared to yesterday. As far as winter weather […]
