Rising Fairfield Central junior Jerrell Suber-Oneal takes a pass during last Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament at Irmo and considers two Ridge View defenders closing in. The Griffins were eventually knocked out of play by Irmo, who went on to take the trophy. “We got some good work in,” Griffin head coach Demetrius Davis said. “We’re young, […]
All-Stars Shine –
June 25, 2015 By
The Blythewood girls’ 10U softball all-star team: Josie Smythe, Ashlyn Blackburn, CeCe Trower, Saniya Boney, Savannah Coyne, Hannah Black, Ellie Hair, Lauren Hardy, Macey Conrad, Ainsley Helms, McKenna Brown and Anna Blackburn. After dropping game one Saturday to Lancaster, the girls got their first tourney win ever, eliminating Chester 21-11. Although ultimately eliminated by Dentsville […]
Bengal Barbecue –
June 18, 2015 By
Conducting a mini barbecue fundraiser for the Blythewood High School Bengals football team last weekend at Larry Sharpe’s BP Station on Blythewood Road are Touchdown Booster Club member Vinita Brown and two Bengal players: wide receiver Kameron Riley Jr., left, and linebacker Micah Brown. Making a purchase of three barbecue meals is Bengal supporter Leanne […]
Working Lunch –
June 18, 2015 By
Blythewood’s Salkehatchie is in full swing, and the first work-day meal was served at noon on Monday at Fair Lawn Methodist Church on Fairfield Road. More than 100 students converged on the town last weekend prepared to make repairs to six homes in the community. The annual good work will end on Sunday. Lining up […]
Wish Come True –
June 4, 2015 By
Trey Lewis, 8, and his family spend a little time at their favorite park, Doko Meadows in Blythewood, before an upcoming trip to Hawaii for a family vacation with all the trimmings. The trip is courtesy of the Make A Wish Foundation, which took a special interest in Trey after he was diagnosed with Acute […]
Poetry in Motion –
May 21, 2015 By
Blythewood poet Kelley Lannigan (far right) with U.S. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco at a recent poetry workshop in North Carolina. Blanco composed the poem, “One Today,” that was read at President Barak Obama’s second inaugural ceremony in 2013. Lannigan was one of 12 poets selected to participate in the advanced poetry workshop in conjunction with […]
Two and Out –
May 13, 2015 By
RWA shortstop Alyssa Atkerson puts the tag on a St. John’s runner as Laken Tanner backs up in game 1 of the SCISA state tourney. The Lady Eagles were bounced in two games, falling to St. John’s 8-2 Friday and to Holly Hill, 18-6, Saturday.
Tourney Bound –
May 6, 2015 By
Alyssa Atkerson slides in safely in Monday’s 9-6 win over Wardlaw. The win gives the Lady Eagles a 4-0 region record (11-3 overall) and sets them up for a potential bye in the first round of this weekend’s state tournament. Bailey Taylor earned the win Monday, striking out seven. Anna Connor went 2-for-4 with a […]
Safe at Home –
April 22, 2015 By
RWA’s Emily Brigman slides safely into home on a passed ball in Tuesday’s 18-3 win over Laurens Academy.
An Industrious Group –
April 2, 2015 By
S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt addressed Blythewood’s first Industry Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday at The Manor. About 40 invited guests from area industries heard Hitt warn that when industry comes knocking, towns and counties must be ready if they are to attract the jobs. He also said companies locate in communities and look first […]
