Pelham Lyles, Director of the Fairfield County Museum, introduces County Administrator Jason Taylor to the County’s 900-year-old Indian granary urn that was recently professionally restored and will now be on permanent display in its new secure, lighted glass cabinet. The urn was found in the 1970’s in a sandbar now under Lake Wateree where an […]
Hot Wheels –
November 10, 2016 By
Kenny McLean of Blythewood shows off his baby blue and white 1965 Ford Mustang convertible GT last Saturday at the Pig on the Ridge barbecue festival in Ridgeway. Almost 100 classic cars and trucks were on display before forming a parade down Dogwood Avenue.
Incumbents Out in County Council Races
November 9, 2016 By
Fanning Wins State Senate, Trapp Retakes District 3 BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – Two long-standing Fairfield County Council members were bumped out Tuesday night, while a former Councilman who was ousted in 2013 reclaimed his seat in local election results. Fairfield County voters also gave their approval to Sunday alcohol sales. District 4 Councilman Kamau Marcharia and […]
Lady Bengals Advance to Semifinals
November 7, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Nov. 7, 2016) — The Lady Bengals volleyball squad swept James Island Thursday, 25-19, 25-15, 25-14, to sweep into the Class 5A state semifinals. Blythewood will travel to Mt. Pleasant Tuesday to take on Wando for a chance at the state title match.
Ruff Night for Bulldogs
November 5, 2016 By
Tony Ruff Gashes Camden for 400+ Yards CAMDEN (Nov. 5, 2016) – Devin Beckley shredded the Fairfield Central secondary for 336 yards and seven touchdowns Friday night at Zemp Stadium, but it wasn’t enough to compensate for Tony Ruff and Rodriguez Edmonds. Ruff destroyed the Camden defense, rushing for 403 yards and three TDs, while […]
The Dead Speak During Cemetery Tour
November 3, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Nov. 3, 2016) – A tour through Blythewood history was conducted Sunday afternoon in the cemetery of Sandy Level Baptist Church. Sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society and Shives Funeral Home, the tour began inside the circa 1856 church, then moved outside into the cemetery where guides waited at the gravestones of some of Blythewood’s […]
Fellowship Fun –
November 3, 2016 By
Adrian Pilot serves free popcorn and pizza to Zachery Combs, 7; NyDarius Boulware, 8; and NyQuan Robinson, 3, during a Friday evening Kids Fun Day sponsored by Christ Central Church in downtown Winnsboro. Wesley Welch, who conducted the program, said 60 children attended the event, which included games and prizes. The next Kids Day is scheduled […]
Mixed Result on Local Test Scores
November 3, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD/WINNSBORO – Data released last month by the State Department of Education show mixed results in national standardized test scores for local schools in 2016. Of the four local schools, Blythewood High School out-performed statewide results in the SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exam. SAT SCORES Three of the four local schools – Blythewood […]
Lady Bengals Advance –
November 2, 2016 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Nov. 2, 2016) — Adele’ Bradley digs one out Tuesday against Summerville in round two of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament. The Lady Bengals won out in straight sets, 25-8, 25-22, 25-16, to move on to round three. BHS swept Stratford in round one Thursday, 25-11, 25-7, 25-14. The Lady Bengals will either travel […]
Redhawks Drop Heartbreaker to RNE
November 1, 2016 By
COLUMBIA (Nov. 1, 2016) – In what promised to be a close matchup, the Cavaliers of Richland Northeast High School took on the Westwood Redhawks Friday night. Both teams were hungry, coming off of losing streaks. RNE had been winless in their last three games, and Westwood in their last five games. The Cavaliers pulled out […]
