Internationally known artist and Fairfield County native Dru Blair with two examples of work taught in his classes at the Blair School of Art in Blair. At left, a portrait of a model named Tica. At right, a tiger from Blair’s wildlife class. Blair will be speaking at Blythewood Artists Guild at 100 McNulty St. […]
Griffins Hold Off Shamrocks
January 28, 2013 By
The Fairfield Central Griffins boys’ basketball squad outlasted Eau Claire Friday night in a fast-paced, neck-and-neck region battle, 59-55. Keith Workman banged out a spectacular 31 points against the Shamrocks on their home court to lead all scorers en route to the win. The Griffins opened up a 10-6 lead early, but by the 3:12 […]
Fourth Quarter Charge Lifts Lady Griffins
January 28, 2013 By
The Lady Shamrocks of Eau Claire High School jumped out to an early 5-0 lead at home Friday night, holding the Lady Griffins scoreless for the first 3 minutes and 15 seconds of the game, but an explosive fourth quarter and a defense that racked up 21 steals lifted Fairfield Central to a 48-27 victory. […]
True Believers in Kindness, Service to Humanity
January 27, 2013 By
The little yard sign outside the yellow house at 110 McNulty St. says it all—Believers Fellowship. Come Join Us. At 10:30 every Thursday morning, a handful of folks from the community arrive at the historic home in downtown Blythewood for an informal Bible study. As the Believers arrive with their Bibles and study guides in […]
Lower Richland Outlasts Lady ‘Hawks; WHS Falls to Chapin
January 24, 2013 By
The Lady Diamond Hornets of Lower Richland fought off a late run by Westwood Friday night, eking out a 36-29 region win in the ‘Hawks’ Nest. The game was something of a reunion for the girls’ coaching staffs. Westwood head coach Christine Hagood is a former Diamond Hornet herself. Even more ironic is the fact […]
‘Hawks Pin Bengals, BHS Wins 3 at Heathwood Hall
January 24, 2013 By
The Blythewood High School wrestling team competed in their first ever match against their cross-town rivals, Westwood High School, on Jan 17. The Bengals dropped the inaugural matchup, 52-30. Mario Celso, Ben Ruiz, Julien Lara, Ronald Parker and Randy Davis all earned wins for Blythewood via pin. The Bengals shook off the loss quickly as […]
RWA Doubles Down on Hakws
January 24, 2013 By
The Richard Winn Eagles proved themselves the mightier “birds” as both varsity basketball teams soared to big victories over the Greenwood Christian Hawks at the Eagle Nest Friday. The win was especially sweet for the boys’ squad – putting them back into the win column after a long drought and earning them their first victory […]
Diamond Hornets Top Westwood in Region Battle
January 24, 2013 By
The Redhawks gave Lower Richland a run Friday night, but ball-handling errors eventually doomed Westwood as they fell at home, 45-35. Westwood head coach Terry Dozier had good words to say about his opposition. “They are very athletic, and getting better as season goes along, as you would expect,” Dozier said. “They like to turn […]
Second Half Charge Lifts Ridge View Over Lady Bengals
January 24, 2013 By
The Lady Bengals basketball team (13-6, 3-2) lost to Ridge View (12-7, 4-1) Friday night, 50-41. Blythewood started the game on an 8-2 run and led 14-6 after the first 8 minutes. Ridge View senior Alexus Jackson hit a 3-pointer just before the buzzer at the end of the half to cut Blythewood’s lead to […]
Bengals Burn Blazers in Hard-Court Thriller
January 24, 2013 By
Friday night the Blythewood boys’ basketball team (9-10, 2-3) outlasted Ridge View (9-9, 1-4) in a game that saw more twists and turns than a Coney Island roller coaster. The Bengals won the see-saw affair 67-65. It was a game that had ups and downs, including 22 lead changes and 13 ties. Blythewood scored the […]
