BLYTHEWOOD – Josie Jennings Atkinson, the daughter of the late Jimmy and Sybil Jennings, owners of the JJ Ranch in Blythewood in the late 1950’s and early 60’s, will be in town Friday, Sept. 6 for a special event – Remembering JJ Ranch. The program, hosted by the Historical Society at the Langford Nord House, […]
Community mourns the loss of Troy Moore
September 5, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – One day after the Blythewood football team won its second game of the season Friday night, the team, school, and community fell into despair at the shock of losing a valued player and friend. Defensive lineman Troy Moore, a 6-5, 315-pound junior who took part in his team’s 34-7 victory over Midland Valley, […]
News Analysis: Fairfield County Council defers seating SAT committee
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO- During the Aug. 26 Fairfield County council meeting, council voted unanimously to postpone the finalization of appointments for the County’s Accommodations Tax [Advisory] Committee after District 1 Councilman Dan Ruff asked then-Deputy County Administrator Synthia Williams to provide more details on how selections for the advisory committee are made. The details Williams provided were […]
Christyfest 2024: fine art, folk art, fun art … with a touch of whimsy
September 5, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro folk artist Christy Buchanan, who teaches architecture at Midlands Technical College, is fond of advising her students, “You must have a passion for something – not just your kids or your job – but something that will always sustain you.” Buchanan practices what she teaches and for her, that passion is painting. […]
Community stunned by death of Blythewood High School student
August 31, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood High School student passed away Saturday morning, according to BHS Principal Matt Sherman. According to Sherman, the male student died of natural causes. “We are devastated,” Sherman said. ”We’ve been in touch with the family, and we have informed the Blythewood High School family. “He was a junior, a very good […]
Geiger charged with murder of Tyon Byrd
August 30, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY –Sheriff Will Montgomery announces the arrest of a suspect for a murder that occurred in July 2023. Marshawn Devon Geiger, who is currently incarcerated in the SC Department of Corrections for unrelated charges, was formally arrested on August 19, 2024 for the murder of Tyon D. Byrd. On July 1, 2023, Byrd was […]
Town of Winnsboro’s audit reveals significant deficiency in financial control
August 29, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – When an auditor with Mauldin & Jenkins Auditing firm informed Winnsboro Town Council last week that the firm had found a significant deficiency and four material weaknesses in its audit of the Town’s 2023 finances, it didn’t come as a surprise to Town officials. The findings were the result of a four-month examination […]
Over The Top boutique re-opens Sept. 6 in Ridgeway
August 29, 2024 By
RIDGEWAY – On Sept. 6, past and future boutique owner Tina Johnson will be back in business – literally. Johnson is re-opening her popular Over The Top boutique in downtown Ridgeway after closing it five years ago. “I ran the shop for 14 years, and loved every minute of it,” Johnson said. “And I’m so […]
Julian Phillips planning for long pro career
August 29, 2024 By
CHICAGO, IL – The last three years of Julian Phillips’ young life and academic and basketball career have been a whirlwind of location changes, team changes, and ultimately a spot on the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. I’m super happy where I’m at now,” said Phillips, who turns 21 Nov. 3. “I love Chicago. There are a […]
Two Blythewood teachers named R2 TOY finalists
August 29, 2024 By
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. Among those five finalists are teachers from Blythewood schools – Hannah Cummings (Round Top Elementary) and Julie Russell (Blythewood High School). Finalists received surprise visits from the superintendent, their principals and other administrators who announced they are […]
