WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Library hosted Kelly Miller Elementary students on Friday, Sept. 19 for their second annual Lunch on the Lawn. School faculty and staff collaborated with library staff to a day of fun, games, education, and book check outs. The students enjoyed playing games inside and outside of the library, touring the library, […]
ALA Blythewood to host welcome event on new campus
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s newest school, for grades pre-k through 12, is a tuition-free public charter school. Set to open in fall 2026, American Leadership Academy (ALA) is ramping up preparations. The school says it will offer a comprehensive K-12 education guided by the R.A.I.S.E. values – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Located at 10301 […]
Bengals celebrate 20th Anniversary Homecoming
September 25, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School hosted a tailgate ahead of their Homecoming game against Westwood last week. The event, filled with food and fun, was a celebration of the school’s 20th Anniversary. Paris Javis and Ashton Adeyemi were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the game. The school welcomed back former principals Ralph […]
Blythewood to host 20th Anniversary Homecoming Tailgate
September 11, 2025 By
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 […]
