BLYTHEWOOD – Tameka Nicholson has been named principal of Westwood High School. She has served the school as assistant principal of curriculum and instruction since 2020. Nicholson is replacing Robert Jackson who is leaving the district at the end of the school year to become the director of personnel in Spartanburg District Five. Nicholson is […]
WHS students receive R2 Education Foundation scholarships
May 30, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – During Tuesday’s graduation ceremony, two Westwood High School students received scholarships from the Richland 2 Education Foundation. Rachel Brown, left, received a $1,500 Michael Lowder Scholarship and Christian Rhoden, pictured right, received 1 of 10 $2,000 Service Solutions scholarships.
WHS principal named 4A SCAAA Principal of the Year
February 22, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD — The South Carolina Athletic Administrator Association recently announced the recipients of its 2023-2024 awards. Westwood High School principal Robert Jackson was selected as the 4A Principal of the Year. “It’s truly indescribable to express the overwhelming joy and gratitude that fills me as I accept this award,” Jackson said. “The honor fuels an […]
Lugoff-Elgin bests Redhawks
October 12, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Few people had the opportunity to take a look at two 1-5 teams fighting for survival in Region 5-4A Friday night. That night, defending SCISA 4A state champion Hammond handed Cardinal Newman its first loss of the season, unbeaten White Knoll held off defending 5A state champion Dutch Fork, and Region 5-4A leader […]
BHS, WHS teachers among R2 teacher of year finalists
August 31, 2023 By
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two has announced five finalists for 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year, two of which are from Blythewood-area high schools: Will Epps, Blythewood High School and Jennifer Tinneny, Westwood High School join Stacey Higgins, Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School; Kathia Rivera de Guzman, Pontiac Elementary School; and Ahmad Stephens, […]
WHS principal selected for Talent Matters Professional Network
August 31, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Westwood High School principal Robert Jackson is among 23 principals statewide in the 2023-2024 Talent Matters Professional Develop Network for Principals, a year-long professional development network to become human capital leaders. According to SCDE OEELD, principals in this prestigious network will learn together about human capital management and how to implement key strategies […]
Miami Dolphins pick Cam Smith in late second round of NFL Draft
May 4, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – University of South Carolina cornerback and former Westwood High School standout Cam Smith had to shake off not being drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night, but by night’s end Friday, he knew where he was going. With the 51st pick in the draft, Miami selected Smith. Upon hearing […]
Westwood battles at The Rock
December 8, 2022 By
ROCK HILL – Westwood split games in last week’s Battle at The Rock tournament. The Redhawks defeated Wilson Hall in Thursday’s action, 51-40. TK Roberts led Redhawk scorers with 13 points. Mike Balkman added 10, and KJ Rowen had 9. Westwood returned to action on Friday to face Cross Creek of Augusta, Georgia. Cross Creek […]
Redhawks end season with loss to Bluffton
November 10, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team kept up with Bluffton to a point, but in the end the Bobcats pulled away for a 49-20 win over the Redhawks in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. Westwood, the seventh seed in the 4A lower state bracket, finishes the season 3-8, its first under new […]
Westwood’s Jennings gets Shrine Bowl nod
October 13, 2022 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Senior and four-year starter Noah Jennings was selected to play on the South Carolina team in the 2022 North-South Shrine Bowl. The rosters for the game, to be played for the first time in two years because of COVID, were released Sunday. Jennings has 33 catches for 606 yards and eight touchdowns through […]
