BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood town hall charged The Voice $500 to answer a Dec. 19 FOI (Freedom of Information) request concerning a $20,000 hospitality tax award. During the Nov. 24 town council meeting, Councilman Donald Brock said that the $20,000 “walked away and it isn’t being accounted for.” At the Jan. 28 town council meeting, Council […]
Is the Town of Blythewood hiding missteps in $20K Juneteenth funds?
February 12, 2026 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Councilman Donald Brock announced almost three months ago, during the Nov. 24 town council meeting, that, “$20,000 from last year’s Juneteenth event funding walked away, and it can’t be accounted for.” He was referring to H-tax (hospitality tax) funds that were appropriated in the FY 2024-25 town budget for Blythewood’s 2025 Juneteenth […]
Blythewood public hearing for referendum for change of gov set for May 27
May 15, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public hearing will be held at the May 27 town council meeting concerning a proposed ordinance to hold a referendum on the question of a change in the form of Blythewood’s municipal government. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input prior to a final action taken by town council. […]
Town buys Burnett’s office for $800,000
April 17, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has purchased the law office of former Blythewood Attorney Shannon Burnett for $800,000, almost double it’s market value as listed by the Richland County Assessor’s office. The 3-bedroom, 1,636 square-foot former residential property, now zoned commercial, sits on a one-acre lot. Burnett purchased the residence five years ago in […]
Company plans to bring new revenue to Town of Blythewood coffers
October 3, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A California-based company may soon be finding new sources of income for the town. The Blythewood Town Council unanimously approved first reading last week of a proposal from HdL Companies that would contract with the Town to find businesses operating within town limits who are not paying the Town’s business license fees. In […]
Town Hall undergoing mold mitigation
September 19, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As a paint and construction crew began tearing wallpaper off the walls of town hall on the morning of Sept. 9, during scheduled repair/paint work, town officials say a black substance that appeared to be mold or mildew was discovered on the kitchen wall of the 200-year-old building. “First Class Construction had begun […]
Updates for Town of Blythewood
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the July 22 town council meeting, Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines gave the following update to council on hiring and several projects: The Town has had a good response of applications for the Human Resources Specialist position that was recently advertised. Interviews of the applicants are ongoing and should be concluded by […]
Blythewood Town Council votes 3-1 to keep MPA file secret ‘indefinitely’
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After town council held an hour-long executive session Monday night to discuss whether to release to the public the files, invoices, evidence and other documents related to the 2021 MPA Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town, Councilwoman Erica Page made the motion to not release the documents to the public. Page’s motion […]
Blythewood budget provides new employee, community perks
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council members quickly adopted final reading of the 2024-2025 budget Monday night with no amendments or alterations. Council members voted 4-0 to approve final reading. Councilman Rich McKenrick was absent for the vote. The more than $7.3 million spending plan includes a 3.2 percent cost of living (COLA) and merit increases […]
Town of Blythewood seeks director for Manor, parks and events
May 23, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town is looking for a director for its conference center (the Manor) and Doko Meadows Park. According to the job posting on the Town website, this is a senior administrative and management position that will be responsible for directing and managing the operations of Doko Manor, Doko Meadows Park and overseeing the […]
