Town Hall announces two new marketing hires

BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has hired two people to handle marketing duties for the Town. Kristi Coggins will take over as the new Doko Manor and Doko Meadows Park Director, succeeding Steve Hasterok, who will retire on April 30. Coggins, who will be paid $66,000 annually, will begin work on March 28, and […]

Candidate debate set for Oct. 26

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce is organizing a debate for the three candidates running for a seat on Blythewood town council in the Nov. 2 election. According to email from the chamber, the debate will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Doko Manor. No time was designated. Richland School District Two […]

Time change for May 24 Blythewood town council meeting

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood town council meeting that was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 24, at the Manor, has been rescheduled to meet at 6 p.m. at the same location. Contact town hall at 803-754-0501 for information or with questions.

Free PPE to be distributed at The Manor

BLYTHEWOOD – Free personal protection equipment (PPE) will be distribute at the Manor from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day from June 4 through June 12 or while supply lasts. Residents of Blythewood will receive a bag with 2 surgical masks, 2 pair of gloves and hand sanitizer refill for one personal bottle, 8oz […]

Blythewood Council closes Manor, park, playground indefinitely

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Blythewood town council held an emergency council meeting at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at Town Hall and voted to:  1) close all town government facilities to the public indefinitely, 2)- lock the doors on town hall to the public (staff may work in office or telework, but will return phone calls and […]

Blythewood town council retreat set for Feb. 8

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council will hold its annual retreat Saturday, Feb. 8, at Doko Manor.  Both council members and administrative staff will attend the meeting, and the public is invited. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. – about 3 p.m. with a community lunch, provided by Blythewood restaurants and open to the public, […]

The Manor: Blythewood’s Crown Jewel

BLYTHEWOOD – The Manor at Doko Meadows, once referred to as Blythewood’s “Undiscovered Jewel,” is indeed a jewel, but it’s been discovered.   Completed in 2013, construction of the Manor had been opposed by many who felt it was an extravagant expense at that time. Nestled in the 22-acre Doko Meadows Park, it is today a […]

Caregivers conference set for Oct. 23

BLYTHEWOOD – The Second Annual Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Conference will be held at Doko Manor in Blythewood on Oct. 23 from 9-3. Keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Macie Smith, Licensed Social Worker, notable gerontologist and author. She and other speakers will offer critical and life-changing information about the various forms of […]

Dementia Speaks – Oct. 23

Doko film festival seeking volunteers

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood filmmaker Ray Smith is conducting an informational meeting at the Blythewood Library for those interested in the upcoming Doko Film Festival. Smith will talk about the festival and volunteer opportunities. The meeting is set for March 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The Festival is set for April 26 and 27 and is […]

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