BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood is now accepting applications for several vacant or expiring seats on the Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Those interested in applying, are asked to fill out an application and email it to Sharon Durst, town clerk, at dursts@townofblythewoodsc.gov. The application is on […]
‘Walk for Peace’ travels through Blythewood
January 15, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – On Friday, Jan. 9, it was announced that a group of Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog Aloka would be traveling through Blythewood the following Sunday. Their first stop in 29016 was at the Transfiguration Catholic Church on Highway 21 southeast of town. It was a rest/lunch stop that lasted from 10:30 a.m. […]
Buddhist Monks and Aloka to travel thru Blythewood; overnight in Ridgeway
January 10, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD – The Voice was notified Friday afternoon that the Buddhist Monks and their Peace Dog, Aloka, will travel through downtown Blythewood on Sunday and overnight in Ridgeway. Their arrival in Blythewood was first estimated between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. However, the arrival time in Blythewood is now estimated to be closer to 1- […]
Boutique owner arrested for fraud
January 8, 2026 By
WINNSBORO – After a woman in Fairfield County reported on Dec. 26, 2025, that she had been scammed on a purchase of more than $1,000 from Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the complaint. On Dec. 31, 2025, Fairfield County investigators met […]
Holidays bring hope for Fairfield’s shelter animals
January 8, 2026 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – The Christmas season closed out 2025 on a hopeful note at the Fairfield County Animal Control & Adoption Center, where rescues, volunteers, fosters, and community partners came together to create life-changing outcomes for dozens of shelter animals. In a single month, six animals found forever homes, while an extraordinary 82 dogs and […]
Hovis, Brock question auditor about Manor financials
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s 2024-25 audit, performed by Love Bailey CPA firm, was presented by Foster Hemond during the Dec. 15 Town Council meeting. Hemond said the audit was unmodified. “There are three options: adverse, modified, and unmodified,” Hemond said. “You’ve got the best of the three. “[Unmodified] just basically means that the numbers on […]
Council to appoint safety task force for Doko park
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council voted on Dec. 15 to invite town residents to apply for a newly proposed Large Event Safety Task Force for Doko Meadows Park. The task force, which will be headed by Councilwoman Trish Hovis, will examine whether large events can be responsibly and reasonably supported at Doko Meadows Park, recognizing […]
Over 600 dogs compete in FastCAT event in Blythewood
January 8, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – More than 600 dogs participated in two competitions: a FastCAT 100-yard dash and a timed lure-coursing event Jan. 2–4 at Mickle Farm, located on Mickle Road in Blythewood. The farm was previously known as Three Fox Farm. The weekend event was sponsored by Time to Fly Performance Dog Sports and the Greater Columbia […]
Fairway24 brings virtual golf to Blythewood
December 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – There’s going to be a new way to play golf in Blythewood – it’s called virtual golf and will soon be available at Fairway24 Golf, located at 733-4 University Village in the Food Lion Shopping Center. According to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group in Columbia, the 1,200 square-foot indoor virtual […]
After best season in program history, Westwood baseball hands reins to Pickett
December 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood baseball team closed out its 2025 season showing much improvement over the last several years. New head coach Tyrin Pickett looks to keep the Redhawks in the right direction. Pickett succeeds Nate Caldwell, who led Westwood baseball for the last three years. After posting two 7-win seasons, Caldwell’s Redhawks went 11-13 […]
