Chania Rispress (10) sets things up for Isabella Bell (14) Tuesday. The Lady Bengals beat Irmo in straight sets, 25-7, 25-10 and 25-12.
Happy Birthday!
September 1, 2016 By
Caroline Stevens celebrated her 98th birthday Aug. 19 with her family at her home in Blythewood with great granddaughters Olivia Stevens and Anna Crossland at her side. Caroline is active in her community and still drives herself to church services. She is also a published author of poems.
Ninety-Six Years Young –
August 25, 2016 By
Margaret Gardner, a lifelong resident of Cedar Creek, turned 96 on Sunday. A number of friends stopped by the home of Margaret’s sister, Julie Hendrix, to help her celebrate, including longtime friend Robert Moak, who turned 89 on Aug. 1.
Community Honors –
August 25, 2016 By
Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross (right) presents Ken Baldwin with a plaque of recognition during Monday’s Town Council meeting for Baldwin’s work in the community. Baldwin, a retired journalist, has been active in leading the charge for local street improvements while also serving on the Doko Meadows Foundation Committee. “Mr. Baldwin has always been an […]
Just Reward –
August 25, 2016 By
Kathy Faulk, a member of the Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society, accepts a check from Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. The $500 check was donated to the $1,500 reward fund raised by Hoof & Paw to bring to justice the man who dragged a dog behind his vehicle last […]
Tough Start –
August 25, 2016 By
Lydia Wilder delivers the smash for the Lady Eagles Monday against Wardlaw. The Lady Eagles fell in straight sets, 13-25, 11-25 and 22-25.
Jamboree –
August 18, 2016 By
Blythewood’s Kenny Benton (4) protects the ball as he digs for extra yardage against Lower Richland in last Friday’s Jamboree in Irmo. For more on the Jamboree, which also included Westwood and Fairfield Central, see page 7. All three open their regular seasons this Friday. Richard Winn Academy opens play next Friday. For a complete […]
Junior Champ –
August 17, 2016 By
Sharnae Alston, a rising senior at Blythewood High School, brought home the gold last month, taking first place in the 200-meters in the USATF National Junior Olympics with a time of 24.21.
International Arts –
August 11, 2016 By
Bulgarian artists Vania Lavasheva and her daughter Nastasia displayed their work last week at The Gallery in Over The Top Boutique during Ridgeway’s First Friday event. Musician Frederick Ingram entertained while shoppers enjoyed wine and sweet treats.
Senior Members –
August 11, 2016 By
Maxine Canzater, Francis Mitchell and Naomi Waden line up at the dessert table during the Blythewood Ladies’ Club annual summer picnic last week. At 94 years old, the women proudly share the distinction of being the oldest members of the group. Waden, who baked two coconut custard pies for the occasion, even boasts of not […]
