BLYTHEWOOD – Students at Blythewood and Westwood High Schools shared their love of helping others with people throughout the Midlands and beyond this year through Richland Two’s service projects. The annual fundraisers also benefit the students, who are able to practice valuable leadership and service skills. Each year students at all five of the district’s […]
Russell is R2 TOY Finalist
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School Orchestra Director Julie Russell, center with sign, is one of five finalists for Richland District Two’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. BHS principal Matt Sherman, right, joined R2 Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore and officials from Richland Two to surprise Russell with the news during class on Tuesday, Aug. 20. […]
Chamber hosts WHS, BHS coaches, ADs
Battle For the Axe Set for Sept. 20. This Time it’s a Region Battle. BLYTHEWOOD – With Westwood’s and Blythewood’s athletic programs in the spotlight at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce Meeting, fall—and footballs will soon take to the air. Athletic Directors Barry Mizzell of Blythewood and Garrett Knight of Westwood opened for their football coaches […]
BHS’s Burnett awarded National merit college scholarship
BLYTHEWOOD – Zachary J. Burnett, newly graduated from Blythewood High School, has been awarded a National Merit University of Florida scholarship. His probable career field is Aerospace Engineering. Burnett is among 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. These awards will provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to […]
Curry named Support Staff Member of the Year
BLYTHEWOOD – Emily Curry was voted the Support Staff Member of the Year by the faculty and staff of Blythewood High School. Curry works as an aid to help students learn work skills as they prepare to leave high school. She is pictured in the front center with her class and her husband Rusty Curry.
Dist. 6’s dog is “always there for us”
BLYTHEWOOD – For local law enforcement officers, some calls are tough – and some days can seem really long. But at the Richland County Sheriff Department’s Region 6 substation in Blythewood, they know that when they return from a call, they’ll return to a happy greeting – and a wagging tail. “When we go back […]
BHS boys end season short of title
COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s boys track and field team did not bring home any team hardware, but the team had a handful of podium finishers at the SCHSL 5A State Track and Field Championships at Spring Valley High School on Friday. Santana Wright and DeAngelo Brooks had the team’s highest finishes on the day. Brooks placed […]