News across Richland County
Boutique fitness studio bringing spin, Pilates, more to Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – A new fitness facility offering spin, strength training, Pilates and sculpt classes is coming to Main St. in Blythewood this fall. Janiya Cunigan, founder and CEO of PowerHouse Fitness, said the new studio is projected to open Nov. 7, pending completion of…
Early lead slips away as Bengals fall to Laurens
LAURENS – After waiting out a statewide wave of severe weather and lightning delays Friday night, the Blythewood Bengals bolted out to a two-touchdown lead against Laurens. But the host Raiders answered with a devastating 38-6 run over the final two-and-a-half quarters, handing…
City of Columbia Celebrates the Grand Opening of Bang Back Bar & Grill
Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026
Richland County Council defers vote on Wilson Blvd.; developer withdraws Langford Rd. rezoning request
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County Council heard public comments Monday night concerning a developer’s request to rezone 80.76 acres along Wilson Boulevard near Blythewood but voted to postpone the first vote on the request until Oct. 5. A developer requesting rezoning for a…
The secret’s in the sauce at Center for Knowledge North
Editor’s Note: Center for Knowledge North is located in Blythewood on the campus of Muller Road Middle School; Center for Knowledge is located on the campus of E.L. Wright Middle School. The two campuses operate as one school. BLYTHEWOOD – Inside Center for Knowledge North,…
What’s Happening at Blythewood Town Hall?
Blythewood Town Manager Doug Polen sends a weekly update to council members every Friday. It is not only a window into the world of Town Hall but a regular update on projects and plans that the public will be able to follow from week to week. Week of Sept. 14 – Sept. 18, 2026…
The View from 95: Words Can Be Tricky
Words are the magic link between people. Since English is the only language I know, that is the one I can talk about. We can be vague or precise, serious or funny, and people understand what we are sharing with them. A few chosen words can convey a great deal. “I will never leave…
Kenny’s Corner: When did SC become California?
I went to the gas station the other day, looked at the price, and thought somebody had moved me to Los Angeles without telling me. Four dollars a gallon?! I thought we lived in the Palmetto State. Apparently, we’re the Golden State now. And speaking of California, Governor Gavin…
In the Garden: Growing Garlic
This time last year, I told you that I ordered one pound of garlic bulbs to plant in the garden. I had an excellent harvest of about 7 pounds of garlic, and we have been enjoying eating our fresh garlic. For this fall, I ordered three pounds of garlic. I have also saved the…
City of Columbia Announces Switch to New E-procurement System, CobbleStone
