COLUMBIA – Five Blythewood working farms featuring painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans will be included in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland County this weekend, June 11 & 12. Now in its 12th year, the Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided farm […]
Scout plant to impact wetlands
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A proposed $2 billion automobile manufacturing facility would potentially negatively impact over 111 acres of wetlands, according to a recently published public notice by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed 1,600-acre facility that Scout Motors wants to build near I-77 and Exit 27 would impact 73.6 acres of wetlands, 38 acres […]
Blythewood Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 10
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The second annual Blythewood Juneteenth celebration is set for Sat., June 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Doko Meadows Park. Sponsored by Blythewood Cigar and Wine Lounge and the Town of Blythewood, the event will include many vendors selling everything from arts and crafts and commemorative items to food and beverages. […]
Juneteenth parade in Winnsboro set for Saturday, June 17
June 8, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – A Juneteenth celebration parade is planned down Congress St. in Winnsboro on Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at the corner of Moultrie and S. Vanderhorst streets. Entertainment will follow the parade at the Fairfield High Alumni School (408 Fairfield St). Established on June 19, […]
Two Creek Rd. detoured for 5 months
June 8, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is beginning construction of a bridge replacement project along Two Creek Road over Little Creek in Fairfield County, southwest of Blackstock. The bridge closed on Wednesday, June 7. Construction is anticipated to last approximately five months. A signed detour route using Columbia Road (US 321), Bethlehem […]
Rotary Scholars
June 8, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Rotary Club awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships to Westwood and Blythewood High School graduates on May 25. The club gives the Memorial Scholarship in memory of Frank Riley, Wendy Broderick, Joe Sharpe and Johnny Bloodworth. Receiving the Memorial Scholarship are, from left, Lauren Menne, Emmalyn Gilbreath, Kameron Rolack and Luther […]
Upfit and Open for Fun
June 1, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The playground at Doko Meadows Park reopened on Tuesday, May 30. The area was busy with people, big and small, on Wednesday morning following the announcement of its reopening. The park had been closed since mid-April for turf installation. New shades were added over the slide equipment in December 2020.
MUSC offers free health care services to Fairfield
June 1, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is bringing a Healthy Me Healthy SC program that offers free health care improvement opportunities to the community to Fairfield County. Some of the free health screenings offered by the program include blood pressure and blood sugar. To improve the overall health and well-being of the […]
5K is third charity event organized by teen
June 1, 2023 By
COLUMBIA – Thirteen-year old Rebecca Ashley has organized a charity 5K and fun run/walk to be held Saturday, June 10, at Westwood High School to benefit Transitions Homeless Shelter in Columbia. Quite a task for a 13-year-old, but don’t let Rebecca’s young age fool you. She knows what she’s doing. The Muller Road seventh grader […]
McCrorey-Liston alums reminisce
June 1, 2023 By
BLAIR – Rain and inclement weather didn’t stop fellowship among classmates at the McCrorey-Liston School Tailgate Reunion on May 27. Thanks to class leaders who worked diligently to inform classmates of the event, approximately 200 graduates and attendees from 1961-1986 gathered at Willie Lee Robinson Park to reminisce. Classes pitched tents and prepared refreshments for […]
