COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s county council representative Derrek Pugh, who represents the area and voted against the rezoning, and Jessica Mackey (Dist. 9) held a town hall meeting in February for residents to address their concerns about the rezoning with Steelman. Pugh said he wanted residents to know what is coming their way, to give them […]
Fairfield County Council blasts complaints
April 27, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council members are pushing back against criticisms that little progress is being made on routine fiscal, administrative and other county matters. Specifically, residents have railed against the council over thin agendas, tardy audits, lack of transparency, not working toward filling the vacant County Administrator post and failure to move forward in […]
Shooting suspects arrested; drugs, guns seized
April 27, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Three adults and one juvenile have been arrested for a shooting-related incident that occurred in the South Winnsboro area of Fairfield County. On Monday, April 24, 2023, Fairfield County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of Fagan and Doty Roads where a vehicle was struck by gunfire. […]
RVHS student fight leads to stabbing
April 26, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After a fight outside a Ridge View High School classroom late Tuesday morning, two 16-year–old male students were injured and a 17-year-old male student was later arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. It was reported late Tuesday that 17-year-old will be tried as an adult. The […]
Residents ask Fairfield County Council to do more
April 20, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council is looking into making a change to its animal control ordinance, though some residents are asking leaders to do more. On April 10, council members unanimously passed first reading of a vaguely phrased ordinance to “amend and restate” the existing animal control ordinance last adopted nearly five years ago. The […]
Puttin’ on picnics is their business
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It’s spring in South Carolina, and for a lot of people that means it’s time to have a picnic. That’s the focus right now for a pair of Blythewood High School alums and local event planners who’ve teamed up to offer themed picnics, to help make seasonal celebrations special. “About six or seven […]
To Doko and Beyond
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Saturday night was the perfect night for the kick off of the annual Movies in the Park series at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood – great weather, free balloons, shaved ice deserts, a fun movie and lots of families enjoying it all. Four members of the Blythewood High School lacrosse team practiced on […]
Animal Shelter Yard Sale
April 20, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was another great yard sale this year for the Fairfield County Animal Shelter Yard & Bake Sale. The weather was perfect and donations of yard sale items was overwhelming. With about 20 volunteers to make it happen, the sale was a huge success, and all the money from sales and donations will […]
Ridgeway’s Danika Miles finishes second in national competition
April 13, 2023 By
RIDGEWAY – Teen dragster Danika Miles placed second last month in her first national competition at GALOT Motorsports in Benson, N.C. “She was in the lead when her motor locked up just short of the finish line, throwing her into second place,” said her father and crew chief Gabe Miles. The race was the first […]
Ruble unfolds more about what Scout will bring to BW
April 13, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Speaking to members of the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning, Richland County Economic Development Director Jeff Ruble revealed more information about what Scout Motors EV will be bringing to Blythewood and the state. The Good Stuff The state’s investment in the Scout venture is closer to $2.4 billion, and the jobs Scout […]
