BLYTHEWOOD – It’s an event 20 years in the making – figuratively, at least. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Blythewood High School will host a Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 – 7 p.m., and all are welcome. The event is slated to be packed with fun – games, a DJ, face […]
R2 announces Teacher of the Year finalists
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four teachers in Blythewood-area schools have been named as Richland School District Two Teacher 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year finalists. Meredith Blocker, Elisabeth Luck, Abigail Taylor, and Joy Walker are four of the five finalists for the district award. Meredith Blocker teaches Spanish and is Chair of the World Language Department at Blythewood […]
US News & World Report ranks BHS #26 in SC
September 4, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the most outstanding high schools in the state of South Carolina. Blythewood was ranked as the top school in Richland School District Two and as #6 in the Columbia metro-area high schools, and #26 in the state. According […]
R2 proposes adjusting Round Top attendance lines
August 28, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland School District Two sent an email to parents of R2 students stating that due to increased growth, the school district is proposing an adjustment to attendance lines for 12 elementary schools, including Round Top Elementary in Blythewood. The email stated that, “In recent years, we’ve welcomed many new families, especially in our […]
St. John’s collecting coats for children of homeless families
August 28, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – St. John’s Episcopal Church is partnering with the Fairfield County School District to collect coats and other needed clothing for the children of homeless families in the school district. The endeavor is the latest of several outreach programs St. John’s offers the community. Janet Brakefield, who has been a member of St. […]
‘Battle for the Axe’ is more than just a game
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As Westwood and Blythewood get ready for another football season, the teams have the Battle for the Axe circled on their calendars. Since the schools named their rivalry the Battle for The Axe, the Bengals and Redhawks have won two games apiece—Westwood won 14-7 in 2019 and 7-0 last season. Blythewood won 53-8 […]
Westwood awarded $5K for Friday Night Lights
August 14, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The lights are shining even brighter at Westwood High School this season. The Westwood Redhawks have been awarded a $5,000 grant from T-Mobile as part of the company’s national Friday Night 5G Lights initiative — a $4 million effort aimed at uplifting small-town football programs and spotlighting the dedication of student-athletes and coaches […]
Richland Two kicks off the new school year
August 7, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – From orientations and meet and greets to the first day of the new school year, this week has been a busy one for Blythewood students and teachers. Richland Two schools officially opened the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Fairfield County is back to school
August 7, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District opened their 2025-2026 school year on Friday, Aug. 1. “Our schools are once again filled with energy, excitement, and endless potential,” the district wrote in a Facebook post with photos from the first day. “From bright smiles to eager minds, it’s clear that this year is going to […]
FCSD Superintendent takes medical leave
July 31, 2025 By
Swilley Named Acting Superintendent FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Superintendent Alvin Pressley has informed the Fairfield County School Board of his need to take medical leave. During its meeting on July 22, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Tracie Swilley as Acting Superintendent of the District during Pressley’s absence. “It is our hope that Mr. Pressley will […]
