BLYTHEWOOD – Another school bond referendum presentation will be held in Blythewood on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at Westwood High School, located at 180 Turkey Farm Road. Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at two upcoming information presentations. Two bond referendum questions will […]
R2 to host candidate forum
September 27, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – Seven candidates have filed for the four seats up for election on the Richland Two School Board of Trustees. Amelia McKie, Cheryl Caution-Parker, James Manning and Craig Plank are seeking re-election. James Mobley, Darrel President Sr. and Theresa Holmes are looking for first time wins. The candidates will participate in a Candidate Forum […]
Historical Society event to help preserve historical churches
September 27, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – It was just last spring that a picturesque, community treasure, the Cedar Creek Methodist Church, was taken over by its parent organization, the United Methodist Church, and some who attend the equally picturesque and historic Mt. Zion Church in Blythewood worry that its fate is sealed as well. Some say it’s a matter […]
Richland Library offers free flu shots
September 27, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – After an active flu season last year, Richland Library is partnering with Walgreens to offer free flu shots at library locations this fall. Flu shots will be given at the Blythewood Library on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. Registration is not required. Just drop in during the designated times. Flu […]
Plein Air artists paint Winnsboro
September 27, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Plein Air artists painted the town in Winnsboro Friday and Saturday. It was the local component of a national Paint Out sponsored by Oil Painters of America (OPA). Local and visiting plein air artists painted everything from the town clock to a couple of orange peppers growing on a fence. The event, organized […]
Love Stories
September 27, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood writers who contributed stories to the third volume of the popular State of the Heart – South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love series, were featured guests at a book party held last week at the Langford-Nord House, sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society. From left, writers Jane Zenger, Pat Robertson, […]
Plein Air event set for weekend
September 20, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Expect to see artists painting the town in Winnsboro Friday and Saturday. They will be the local component of a national Paint Out event taking place this weekend, sponsored by Oil Painters of America (OPA). Local and visiting plein air artists, dedicated to capturing the changing light and shadows of nature, will be […]
Black History planners seek ideas
September 20, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society has formed a committee to plan the next Black History Month celebration to be held on Saturday Feb. 23, 2019. To appeal to the widest audience and include what residents would like to see and hear, a short and simple survey has been put on Survey Monkey and the […]
Blythewood writers rub elbows with Pat Conroy in State of the Heart
September 13, 2018 By
Book Signing Set for Nord House, Sept 20 BLYTHEWOOD – When Blythewood outdoor writer Pat Robertson, 80, was asked to contribute a piece about one of his favorite places in South Carolina for inclusion in the third volume of the State of the Heart book series published by The University of South Carolina Press, he […]
Market Features Blythewood’s Safety Net
September 13, 2018 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Farmers Market was definitely a safe place to hang out last week. Sheriff’s deputies accompanied by a K-9 deputy, firefighters, Emergency Service personnel, and all manner of first responders were on hand to demonstrate what they do best – save us from bad things. Shoppers were entertained not only by the […]
