Blythewood Royalty

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School held their Mr. Blythewood and Miss Blythewood pageants on Jan. 27. Elizabeth Hunter, above center, was crowned Miss Blythewood. From left, she is surrounded by Miss Sophomore, Kristian Hardy, Miss Fundraiser, Clara Campagna, Miss Senior, Jaelyn Ellis, Miss Congeniality, Mollie Hanna, Miss Junior, Lauren Moak and Miss Grand Talent, Samantha […]

Sylvia Foundation Gala

WINNSBORO – The 9th Annual Sylvia Foundation Scholarship Gala was Saturday, Feb. 10. The Foundation funds college scholarships for seniors from Fairfield Central High School and Richard Winn Academy.

Clemson honors students

CLEMSON – Clemson University has named local students to President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0. From Blythewood: Emily E. Brinson Jacob H. Cooney Rebecca Carolyn Fantone David G. Houston Grantland J. Kilgore Amanda B. Norcia Justin Maurice Pondexter […]

USC Upstate issues academic honors

SPARTANBURG – Two students from Blythewood were named to the Fall 2017 Chancellor’s List at USC Upstate. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, students must earn a 4.0. Laura Gilstrap Icie Mullis To be eligible for the Dean’s List, freshmen students must earn a 3.25 or higher and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 or […]

Davis sworn in

WINNSBORO – Newly elected Fairfield School District school board member Darreyl Davis is sworn into office by Fairfield County Clerk of Court Judy Bonds during ceremonies at the Court House last week. Holding the Bible is Davis’ wife, Tamika.

FCSD announces Hall of Fame class

WINNSBORO – The 5th annual Fairfield County School District Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be Saturday, May 5 at Fairfield Central High School.  Five new members will be inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame, established in 2013 to recognize graduates and others who have made a significant contribution to their community and professions.  […]

BHS student makes NHHB Championships

TIGERVILLE –Blythewood High sophomore Abhimanyu Sailesh finished as runner-up in the 2017 SC State History Bee and Bowl Championships at North Greenville University on Feb. 10. Also representing BHS as a one-man team, he reached the finals of the Bowl Championship, a team competition, as well, after five rounds of preliminaries and a round of semi-finals.  Salilesh also finished as […]

FIT and FUN

WINNSBORO – Kimberly Seibles, center, walks with students Curtis Martin, Jr., left, and Le’Aundre Martin during the annual FIT Family Event sponsored by the Elite Ladies of Fairfield County School District.

Redhawks seniors honored

BLYTHEWOOD – Redhawk senior basketball players and cheerleaders were honored at their home game against Lancaster on Friday. From left, Cheerleaders: Jessica Dyarmett, Delilah Jacobs, Mattie Meiklejohn, Ma’Kayla Tompkins, Arianna Wilson; Boys Basketball: Brian Horn, Mr. and Mrs Hawkins (parents of the late Ellis Hawkins), Sam Stroman, Jalen Peachers; Girls’ Basketball: Mya Belton, Ave’ Parker […]

RCSD still investigating BHS threats

BLYTHEWOOD – Several students have been suspended but no criminal charges have been filed after threatening comments were reported at Blythewood High School last week. A student’s email to administrators reported “overhearing threatening comments by several students.” While Richland County sheriff’s deputies have determined that there is “no credible threat to the school building, students, […]

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