BLYTHEWOOD – Five candidates for Blythewood town council shared their views Monday night in a public forum moderated by the town’s first and longtime town attorney, Ted Von Keller with Columbia law firm Crawford and von Keller. More than 60 people attended the forum which was sponsored by The Voice and held at Trinity United […]
Blythewood Town Council election set for Nov. 4
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHWOOD – Two of five town council candidates will be elected to fill two open council sets on Tuesday, Nov. 4. According to state law, any person wishing to vote in this election must be a registered voter and reside in the incorporated town of Blythewood. Residents who live in the unincorporated area of 29016 […]
Blythewood Christmas Parade applications due Nov. 1
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – There’s still time to be part of one of Blythewood’s most cherished holiday traditions – the annual Christmas Parade. Set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, applications for float entries and sponsorships are due by Saturday, Nov. 1. The parade’s theme this year, “Storybook Christmas,” invites participants to bring favorite holiday tales […]
Bonds moves from the green screen to the water scene
October 30, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – After 18 years of delivering weather forecasts to Midlands viewers, WLTX meteorologist Daniel Bonds, a Winnsboro native and familiar face in Fairfield County, will sign off from the station for the last time on Friday, Oct. 31. He’ll be moving on to the SC Department of Environmental Services, where he will serve as an Environmental […]
Pig on the Ridge returns this weekend
October 30, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – Pig on the Ridge is back this year for the 26th year. This is one of South Carolina’s most anticipated barbecue festivals, with cooks and guests from all over the South attending. Pig on the Ridge takes place in downtown Ridgeway on Friday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the […]
Honor Hair Company coming to Blythewood
October 30, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The hair salon, Honor Hair Co., is the newest business to find its home in Blythewood, according to leasing agent Amy Stuck with the Vireo Group in Columbia. In August, owner and hairstylist Ashley Wright leased one of six bays in the new retail building in the Food Lion shopping center. She says […]
UPDATE: The juveniles have been located and are safe
October 24, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that the juveniles have been located; they are safe and in good health. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Anastasia Bradley, 9, Naomi Bradley, 12, and Lacee Johnson, 10. Anastasia, Naomi, and Lacee were last seen on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, around 8 p.m. in the […]
More than $40K in comped Manor reservation fees linked to mayor
October 23, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Since it opened in 2015, the Manor’s bottom line has suffered from mismanagement in one form or another. For years Richland School District 2 was allowed to use the Manor at no charge and did so frequently. The Blythewood Chamber has a history of receiving free and reduce rates for their events, […]
Pig on the Ridge kicks off Oct. 31
October 23, 2025 By
RIDGEWAY – The Pig is [almost] back! Ridgeway’s most popular event, Pig on the Ridge, returns next weekend with a new twist – an evening of Halloween fun. Traditionally the ‘No Pigs Allowed’ portion of the festival, Friday night will offer that and more from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Spooky delights include trick-or-treating and a […]
Fall into Fun: A weekend of excitement awaits
October 23, 2025 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — A weekend full of family-friendly fall events is on deck as organizations in Blythewood and Fairfield County have a variety of festivals, activities, and community gatherings planned from Friday through Sunday. Festivities begin Friday, Oct. 24, with Fabulous Fall Friday in downtown Ridgeway. From 6 to 8 p.m., shops will stay open […]
