BLYTHEWOOD – The Town is hiring for a municipal and business license clerk. Email resumes to [email protected]. There are also three vacancies for volunteers on the Town’s Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews land use issues, including proposed variations from the Towns zoning ordinances, special uses that require review to determine […]
Council Appoints McKenrich, Pickle to Town Boards
February 18, 2021 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Town Council made two appointments to town boards during the Feb. 1 Joint town council/planning commission meeting. Rich McKenrick, chairman of the Blythewood Planning Commission, was appointed to a five-year term on the Richland County TPAC (Transportation Penny Advisory Committee). He replaces planning commissioner Malcolm Gordge who recently finished a five-year […]
Council reverses vote to fund chamber
August 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Under pressure from former mayor Mike Ross, the Blythewood Town Council voted in a contentious 3-2 decision to approve funding to help pay for the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce’s rent and utilities for the current fiscal year. Voting Monday night to award the Chamber $4,000 from the Town’s accommodation tax (A-Tax) fund […]
Celebrating the Purple Heart
August 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Displaying the sign that designates Blythewood as a Purple Heart Town are, from left: Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Baughman; Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr., Commander, Fort Jackson; Purple Heart recipient First Sergeant (Ret.) Brian Nolan; Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Carl Lopez; Mayor Bryan Franklin and LTC (Ret.) Cary Bond, Commander of the S.C. […]
BW business license renewals due now
January 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – All town of Blythewood business licenses expired on December 31, according to Blythewood Town Clerk Melissa Cowan. The deadline for applying for a renewal of those licenses, without incurring penalties, is April 15. Business owners who renew their licenses during the month of January will receive a ten percent discount. Those renewing in […]
Blythewood readies to celebrate black history
February 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s annual Black History celebration is almost ready for its close-up on Feb. 23 at Doko Manor. The program includes guest speaker Dr. Joe Kelly, performances by singer-songwriter EboniRamm, dance, choral and dramatic performances and a special display of African-American accomplishments. Bobby Cunningham will emcee the event. This year’s celebration will also […]
Mayor announces town’s Christmas festivities
November 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The town’s upcoming holiday events include the annual Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall and the Christmas parade. The tree lighting is set for Sunday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. “We hope everyone in the community will take an hour to come over to Town Hall for this wonderful event […]
Town Hall takes reins of Big Grab
August 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Switzer: Town Agrees To Partner With Chamber BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross announced via email on Wednesday, July 25 that the 2018 Big Grab is on for Sept. 7 and 8, and that the Town would be organizing and funding the event this year since two vendors, the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce […]
