FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A single-engine Cessna 172 from S & S Flight School in Fairfield County made an emergency landing on I-77 Thursday about 6:45 p.m. Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery said the plane set down in the median near mile marker 37, just north of Exit 34 to Winnsboro. On board were a flight […]
Man found dead in vehicle at Blythewood hotel
June 21, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A man was found dead in a vehicle parked at the Days Inn motel in Blythewood shortly before noon on Thursday, June 20. According to a Richland County Sheriff’s incident report, the man had fallen asleep in his car the night before after going out with friends. The report said the doors were […]
Work begins on Highway 21 construction of rail spur
June 20, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Norfolk Southern Railroad has begun work on the U.S. Highway 21 rail spur that will cross over Highway 21, just below where the road intersects with Boomer Road. The spur will run west and travel over a proposed bridge over I-77 and on to the Scout plant. The work currently consists of clearing […]
Blythewood man dies in I-26 crash
June 20, 2024 By
LEXINGTON – A Blythewood man died in a multi-vehicle crash in the Swansea area of Lexington County at approximately 7:06 p.m. on Monday, June 18. Ulysses Donell Green, 36, of Blythewood was traveling eastbound on I-26 near the 130-mile marker when he struck the rear of a tractor-trailer, according to Lexington County Corner Margaret Fisher. […]
Pedestrian killed on Hwy 321
June 20, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A pedestrian was struck and killed on U.S. Highway 321 near Holly Grove Road in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 18. According to a report by the S.C. Highway Patrol, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck pulling a boat was traveling north on Hwy. 321 at about 5 a.m., when it […]
State Senate Dist. 22 Dem. runoff set for June 25
June 20, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – The results of the June 11 statewide primaries have been certified, and the Democratic runoff for the State Senate Representative for Blythewood is set for Tuesday, June 25. Sample ballots can be found online at scVOTES.gov. Voters should also check the site to see what precinct they vote in and the offices in […]
White sentenced to 30 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct
June 13, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Ivan B. White, 47, pled guilty to three charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor on Tuesday, June 11, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the release, these offenses, which occurred from 2020 to 2022, involved a child victim who was 14-16 years of age. White was 43-45 years […]
Construction to resume on Blythewood Road following work on fiber optic cable
June 13, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County’s Penny Tax funded road construction along Blythewood Road has been paused for some time to allow AT&T time to move phone pedestals (4” x 4” grey or green metal posts) sticking up along the roadside to locations beyond the planned wider pavement, according to Michael Maloney, interim director for the Richland […]
Woman wins $250,000 lottery prize in Winnsboro
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A woman who bought a Giant Jumbo Bucks lottery ticket at a Winnsboro convenience store after work said she was feeling lucky, and that feeling soon turned into reality. She won $250,000. “I wish it would have been more, so I could quit my job,” she joked with South Carolina Education Lottery officials […]
High speed chase begins in Fairfield, ends in Blythewood
June 13, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – A high-speed chase that started in Fairfield County ended in Blythewood where the driver was eventually arrested. While conducting routine patrol in Fairfield County, a Fairfield County Sheriff’s deputy reported observing a silver Honda Civic that matched the description of a silver Honda Civic that had been reported as stolen. As the deputy […]
