BLYTHEWOOD – The hair salon, Honor Hair Co., is the newest business to find its home in Blythewood, according to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group in Columbia. In August, owner and hairstylist Ashley Wright leased one of six bays in the new retail building in the Food Lion shopping center. She says […]
UPDATE: The juveniles have been located and are safe
October 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that the juveniles have been located; they are safe and in good health. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Anastasia Bradley, 9, Naomi Bradley, 12, and Lacee Johnson, 10. Anastasia, Naomi, and Lacee were last seen on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, around 8 p.m. in the […]
More than $40K in comped Manor reservation fees linked to mayor
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Since it opened in 2015, the Manor’s bottom line has suffered s from mismanagement in one form or another. For years Richland School District 2 was allowed to use the Manor at no charge and did so frequently. The Blythewood Chamber has a history of receiving free and reduce rates for their […]
Pig on the Ridge kicks off Oct. 31
October 23, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – The Pig is [almost] back! Ridgeway’s most popular event, Pig on the Ridge, returns next weekend with a new twist – an evening of Halloween fun. Traditionally the ‘No Pigs Allowed’ portion of the festival, Friday night will offer that and more from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Spooky delights include trick-or-treating and a […]
Fall into Fun: A weekend of excitement awaits
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — A weekend full of family-friendly fall events is on deck as organizations in Blythewood and Fairfield County have a variety of festivals, activities, and community gatherings planned from Friday through Sunday. Festivities begin Friday, Oct. 24, with Fabulous Fall Friday in downtown Ridgeway. From 6 to 8 p.m., shops will stay open […]
Midlands STEM rallies behind one of its own
October 23, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – As the saying goes, “the heart of a small town beats in its people.” And right now, the heart of Midlands STEM Charter School is beating fiercely as it rallies for one of its own: Damien Wilkes. Damien, a senior at Midlands STEM, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just over four […]
Fairfield County tax notices going out at end of week
October 16, 2025 By
Residents Encouraged to Review Taxable Value, Check for Tax Relief Eligibility FAIRFIELD COUNTY – As Fairfield County residents receive this year’s property tax and reassessment notices, many are asking why their property taxes have changed. Some increases come from new millage rates while others are linked to reassessed property values. County Auditor Anne Bass and […]
Who’s giving Manor reservations away?
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Manor, Blythewood’s event venue, hasn’t made a profit or broke even since it opened in 2015. Its net loss for fiscal year 2024-25 was the highest loss yet – a staggering $175,375.56, up $34,177.50 over the previous year’s net loss. Documents received in Blythewood town hall’s Sept. 8 response to a Freedom […]
Blythewood Town Council candidate forum set for Oct. 23
October 16, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A candidate forum featuring candidates running for two seats on Blythewood Town Council, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church’s Youth Building which is located behind the church facing McNulty Road. Councilman Rich McKenrick is running for re-election, and the other seat is vacant after Councilwoman Erica Page […]
James arrested in connection with shooting incident
October 16, 2025 By
LAKE MONTICELLO – Desmond James, 24, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Monday, Oct. 13 in the Lake Monticello area of Fairfield County. After deputies responded to reports of shots fired near a residence in the Lake Monticello community, victims reported that James stopped in front of the victim’s driveway […]
