BLYTHEWOOD — Football player Aaron Peak, son of Darrell and Peggy Peak, has committed to play for James Madison University next fall. Peak, a two-year starter for Blythewood under head coach Dan Morgan, played defensive back for the Bengals. He earned All-Region honors and was selected to the North-South All-Star football game in 2013. Peak […]
Voodoo Jugs & Turkey Art
February 13, 2014 By
Less than two hours away, about 92 miles to the southwest, you’ll find a rich history. A town that can boast it’s the home to 10 governors, an historic pottery tradition and strange-but-colorful turkey art. We’re talking Edgefield where the statue of Strom Thurmond overlooks the town square. You’ll see classic antebellum homes, antique shops, […]
Eagles Close Out With Wins, Ready for Region Tourney
February 11, 2014 By
WINNSBORO – All four Richard Winn Eagle basketball teams closed out the regular season at their home nest with victories over the Greenwood Christian Hawks Feb. 7. The Lady Eagles varsity team chalked up win number 23 and remains undefeated as the top seeded region team with an 8-0 record going into region tournament action […]
Griffins Fall to Keenan
February 11, 2014 By
WINNSBORO – The Griffins of Fairfield Central were the most recent victim of another outstanding performance by Keenan guard Marcus Stroman, whose 36 points carried the Raiders to an 82-77 victory over Fairfield Saturday night. After a chance to win the region title with a victory, the Griffins drop to 7-2 in the region, firmly […]
Lady Griffins Secure Region Crown
February 11, 2014 By
WINNSBORO – Saturday night was a huge night for Lady Griffins basketball as the team took full control of first place in the Region III 2A division with a 52-42 victory over the Keenan High School Lady Raiders. The win marks the fourth straight for the Lady Griffins, as the team tightens down for the […]
A Truly Sculpted Garden
February 6, 2014 By
Head east-southeast for 175 miles and set your coordinates on Brookgreen Gardens. There you’ll find the world’s largest collection of outdoor sculpture (1,444 statues) in one of the Southeast’s more beautiful public gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is a major destination close by Murrells Inlet where you can find plenty of fine seafood restaurants when your statue […]
Write-In Candidate Files for Council Race
February 6, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – James Arnold, 73, of Ashley Oaks has filed as a write-in candidate for the Town Council seat vacated in December by Roger Hovis. Arnold filed on Jan. 24 directly with the Richland County Election Commission. When filing for the seat closed at noon at Town Hall on Jan. 23, Eddie Baughman was the […]
Camden Clips Redhawks’ Wings
February 5, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood boys’ basketball team faced off against a streaky Camden Bulldog team Tuesday night. Failing to convert on open looks at the basket, the Redhawks fell 47-34 to the Bulldogs. Westwood looked poised for victory to begin the game, as they scored on a quick pass play after the opening tip. The […]
Lady Dogs Maul ‘Hawks
February 5, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Lady Redhawks hosted the Lady Bulldogs of Camden, but fell to the visitors 60-47 in a hard-fought, high scoring game. The loss drops the Lady Redhawks to 2-7 in the region, and 5-15 overall, while the Lady Bulldogs improve to 4-5 in region play and an even 9-9 for the season […]
Lady Vikings Plunder Blythewood
February 5, 2014 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Lady Bengals basketball team (9-10, 3-4) fell to Spring Valley (18-2, 6-1) Tuesday night by a score of 51-36. Akia Dunlap’s 19-point effort fueled the scoring for the Lady Vikings’ victory. Dunlap knocked down eight of her 13 shots from the floor. As a team, Spring Valley hit 49 percent of their […]
