WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central senior Krishi Patel, center, was recognized at the Griffins’ basketball game last week for being named WACH Fox’s Scholar Athlete of the Year. A multi-sport athlete at Fairfield Central, Patel is a member of the Griffins’ football and soccer teams. The award is a part of WACH Fox’s Friday Night Rivals […]
Bridge Creek Teacher of the Year
February 19, 2026 By
Blythewood resident Susan Schmid was named 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year at Bridge Creek Elementary School last week. Schmid, pictured with her husband Marty, serves as the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) Program Specialist.
Bengals are fueling the future
February 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Sustainability and student innovation took center stage at Blythewood High School on Friday, Feb. 6, as state officials arrived to celebrate a flourishing partnership that is turning students into environmental leaders. Representatives from the South Carolina Energy Office, a division of the SC Office of Regulatory Staff, toured the school’s specialized biodiesel classroom […]
Westwood students honored with NASC scholarships
February 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Two student leaders at Westwood High School earned national recognition for their commitment to service and their impact on the school community. The National Association of Student Councils (NASC) recently announced honors for Junior Class President Kaleb Haynie and Sophomore Class Vice President KJ Lemon. Haynie was awarded a $1,500 NASC Leadership Scholarship, […]
Tim Ray named SC’s Financial Educator of the Month
February 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Tim Ray, a social studies teacher at Kelly Mill Middle School, was named the January Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program. The honor was announced recently by State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, who launched the program in an effort to bridge the gap in personal finance education […]
ALA Blythewood announces directors; info session set for Feb. 12
February 5, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — American Leadership Academy (ALA) Blythewood officially introduced its leadership team to the community during a “Meet the Director” launch event on Thursday, Jan. 29. The event, held on the school’s new campus, served as the formal introduction for Dr. Dennis Dotterer, who will serve as the Lower School Director, and Jarred Strait, who […]
Richland Two Snow Days
February 5, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After a weekend of winter weather, Richland Two schools switched to e-learning on Monday and Tuesday following Winter Storm Gianna, which hit the area Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Pictured above, Westwood’s campus in snow. Pictured below, CFKN, Langford, and Lake Carolina Elementary students shared their snow fun (photos were posted on their respective schools’ […]
BHS earns spot on 2025 AP Honor Roll
February 5, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, receiving a Bronze distinction for its success in expanding college-level opportunities while maintaining student performance. The College Board, which oversees the AP program, recognizes schools on the Honor Roll annually based on their commitment to increasing a college-going […]
Armstrong named BHS Cadet of the Week
February 5, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School’s JROTC program recently named C/PFC Kaleel Armstrong its Cadet of the Week, awarding him a medal that recognizes exceptional dedication and personal growth. Though Armstrong is a newcomer to the program, Bengal Battalion leadership noted that his integrity and focus have made an immediate impression. Instructors highlighted his attentive nature […]
ALA Blythewood to host ‘Meet the Directors’ event Jan. 29
January 29, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Families interested in the upcoming American Leadership Academy (ALA) Blythewood will have the opportunity to meet the school’s leadership team during a special event on Thursday, Jan. 29. Recently, the school announced two members of its leadership team on Facebook: Jarred Strait and Dr. Dennis Dotterer. “With over a decade of leadership experience, […]
