Free graduates Mary Baldwin

STAUNTON, VA – Nykia Artremease Free of Blythewood earned a Bachelor of Arts from Mary Baldwin University on May 24. The Mary Baldwin family drew upon a “sense of community reaching beyond time and space,” as MBU Chaplain Katherine Low said in her invocation, to celebrate graduates during the university’s virtual Commencement ceremony. The traditional […]

Lander announces Dean’s List for Spring 2020

GREENWOOD – Lander University has announced the names of undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of the 2019-20 school year.  To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.9. Students from Blythewood who earned recognition […]

Dillensnyder graduates from Troy University

TROY, AL – Jonathan Dillensnyder of Blythewood graduated from Troy University during the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Dillensnyder graduated with a Graduate degree from the College of Education while taking classes at Troy Online.

The College of Charleston awards Spring 2020 degrees

CHARLESTON – The College of Charleston awarded over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate degrees in May 2020. The graduates will be recognized by the College during a special ceremony tentatively planned for October 11, 2020. The following Blythewood students earned degrees: Nancy Beckham, Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management Sarah Feuerstein, Bachelor of Science in Exercise […]

Branham graduates Bob Jones

GREENVILLE – John Branham, a resident of Blythewood, was among nearly 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 8. Branham, who graduated with a BS in Music, was among over 850 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point […]

Wofford gives locals merit scholarships

SPARTANBURG – Blythewood resident Jake Lalumondier and Fairfield County resident Kaitlyn Thoma were among 149 incoming students awarded a merit scholarships to Wofford College.

Clemson University awards Spring 2020 degrees

CLEMSON – Clemson University awarded more than 4,007 degrees in May 2020. Blythewood residents receiving degrees were: Mackenzie L. Brewer, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Audrey L. Cutlip, Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education. Taylor B. Farmer, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Emma Blair Faulkenberry, Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and […]

A Long Goodbye

BLYTHEWOOD – It was a long, emotional goodbye as the hundred or so vehicles slowly moved through the balloon lined driveway where teachers waved and shouted goodbyes and ‘happy summer’ in front of Round Top Elementary school on Rimer Pond Road. “They’re still coming!” one teacher exclaimed in awe after 45 minutes. The drive-thru was […]

R2’s Shadd racks up $57K in tax liens

COLUMBIA – A Richland Two school board member has racked up more than $57,000 in county and state tax liens since 2012.  Documents reviewed by The Voice show that James Shadd has been slapped with nine tax liens totaling $57,173.87, including one as recently as May 8 of this year. The liens were filed in response […]

A New Beginning

WINNSBORO – The 2019-2020 school year at Fairfield Central High School and Richard Winn Academy was different as were this year’s graduation ceremonies redesigned by social distancing. It was also wonderful in new and meaningful ways. It will be remembered as the year when everyone – teachers and students alike – tried harder to make […]

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