RIDGEWAY – Rosa Whitmeyer started cutting hair 45 years ago – first in her own salon in Florida, then at Special Effects Hair Salon in Blythewood. That’s where she met and became friends with Blythewood hair stylist Gina Lee. By 2005, however, the two had taken separate paths – Whitmeyer opened Rosa’s Hair Salon at […]
Groucho’s new owner’s dream
November 18, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Years ago, Marc Cohen told the friend who ran Groucho’s Deli in Blythewood that if the restaurant ever came up for sale, he’d be interested in buying. In the midst of the pandemic, his friend gave him a call – and Cohen was true to his word. He got the financing together, and […]
Sarah N’ Geo’s opens new restaurant in Ridgeway
November 4, 2021 By
RIDGEWAY – Sarah N’ Geo’s opened their new restaurant in downtown Ridgeway Wednesday with a ribbon cutting and a large crowd of customers. Owners Sarah and George Price say the new location on Palmer Street in the former fire station is ideal for their pizza restaurant. But George said they will now serve more than […]
Lady Lana offers own brand, beauty services
October 28, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It may have the appearance of a salon, but Lady Lana Classic Beauty Supply doesn’t cut hair or use chemicals; it’s a beauty supply store that offers not only product, but services like hair braiding and extensions, special event makeup and wigs. “The experience when you walk in is very welcoming, inviting,” says […]
Good service, loyal patrons spells success
October 21, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Chris Rao is a no-nonsense Italian New Yorker. How on earth did he end up in Blythewood? “It’s where I got off the bus,” he jokes – but he’s serious. He was going through a rough patch in a divorce he says, when he packed his bag and got on a bus going […]
Home Advantage Realty opens office in Blythewood
September 2, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The employees of one of Blythewood’s newest businesses, Home Advantage Realty, enjoyed double celebrations last week. The day after being named the Free Times’ ‘Best of Columbia’ in the category of Best Real Estate Agencies at ceremonies at the Columbia Museum of Art, they cut the ribbon for the grand opening of their […]
Frank’s car wash coming to Blythewood
August 19, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A Frank’s carwash has received conditional approval from the town’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a carwash facility in Blythewood. The carwash will be located at 109 Main Street, next door to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The 2.62-acre site is currently vacant. The applicant, […]
Lack of job seekers threatens livelihood of many local businesses
August 19, 2021 By
BLYTHEWOOD – “We made it through the pandemic shutdown. We made it through the months of carryout only. We built a patio to accommodate outdoor seating. We made it through limited seating. But this could end up closing our business,” said Carol Allen, owner of Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway. The “this” she is referring […]
Hospital property sale could happen
August 19, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – After going into executive session during its regular meeting on Aug. 9, to receive legal advice concerning the possible sale of the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital property and its existing leases, council members voted 7-0 to sell the property to the Eau Clair Health Care Cooperative for $1.3 million. Next week, council will […]
