JENKINSVILLE – The recent placement of a tiny house in the middle of a double lot on the shoreline of the Lake Monticello Reservoir in Jenkinsville in Fairfield County was described in the headlines of a media outlet as an ‘escalating crisis’ threatening public safety access to homes as well as to a water main […]
County fined $3M for environmental violations on Scout property
May 7, 2025 By
County Taxpayer Funds Not Expected to Foot the Bill BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County has been assessed a $3M fine for failing to contain sediment and other pollutants on the 1,100 Scout construction site in Blythewood, according to an announcement by the SC Department of Environmental Services. The order was executed on May 5. Two million […]
BW Council holds press conference, first vote on referendum to change form of government
May 1, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During a press conference held by four members of Blythewood Town Council Monday afternoon in front of Doko Manor, Town Councilwoman Andrea Fripp announced that the Town would be introducing an ordinance calling for a different form of government for the Town. The ordinance was initiated by Fripp, Mayor Pro Tem Donald Brock, […]
Closures, changes on I-77, Blythewood Rd, Community Rd begin next week
May 1, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood drivers can expect roadway changes next week. Temporary closures on Northbound I-77 and Community Rd., as well as traffic pattern changes on Blythewood Rd. are coming next week. I-77 Closures In order to allow crews to construct part of the new Scout railroad overpass on I-77, SCDOT (South Carolina Department of Transportation) will […]
Town Council votes to close nighttime park events in 2025 due to teen disruptions
May 1, 2025 By
Town doesn’t act on paying mayor’s legal fees BLYTHEWOOD – Following a special called meeting Wednesday night to work on the upcoming budget, Blythewood Town Council voted to cancel several Town-sponsored park events for the remainder of the calendar year – Movies in the Park, Juneteenth, and the July 4 Red, White, and Blue fireworks […]
Four teens charged in latest movie night incident
May 1, 2025 By
Teens Released to Custody of their Parents BLYTHEWOOD – When fights broke out among a large group of teens at the Town’s Movies in the Park event last Saturday night, April 26, four juveniles – at least two of whom were females, according to town hall sources – were charged with Breach of Peace and […]
I-77 Northbound scheduled for nighttime closures between Exits 24 and 27
April 29, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – In order to allow crews to construct part of the new SCOUT railroad overpass on I-77, SCDOT will conduct temporary nighttime closures of I-77 Northbound from mile marker 24 to 27 in Richland County. The first closure will occur Monday, May 5 from 9 p.m. through Tuesday, May 6 at 6 a.m. Northbound lanes […]
Fairfield Central High School band director arrested and charged with sexual battery of student
April 25, 2025 By
COLUMBIA – The Fairfield Central High School band director, Timothy R. Bryant, 28, has been arrested and charged with 3463-Sex / Sexual battery with a student 16 or 17 years of age, no aggravated force or coercion. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Unit on Friday, April 25, […]
Section of Community Rd to close for 11 months
April 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As part of the construction of the new Exit 26 interchange on I-77 and connecting roads project in Blythewood, SCDOT (South Carolina Department of Transportation) will be closing and detouring a portion of Community Road beginning the morning of May 5, 2025. The closure will remain in place until March 31, 2026. The […]
Fairfield County announces FAYAT Group expansion
April 24, 2025 By
WINNSBORO — FAYAT Group, a producer of road equipment, moved its BOMAG North American headquarters to Ridgeway just over 10 years ago, and last month announced that it’s expanding those operations with a $13.7 million investment that’s expected to create 75 new jobs. The company will be expanding the Fairfield County operations for its Road […]
