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Could Blythewood’s moratorium on BAR applications put town at risk of losing national businesses?
Restaurant, AutoZone, Hotel and More are Eyeing Blythewood BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council voted Monday, Sept. 28, to impose a moratorium for up to nine months on certain applications requiring review by the Board of Architectural Review (BAR). Such a delay could impact the decisions…
Outcry over 26% rate hike, sporadic billing, dwindling reserves dominate Mitford annual water meeting
District Leaders Insist Special Purpose District is not Subject to FOIA Disclosures MITFORD — In a meeting that lasted nearly two hours, 35 or so frustrated customers crowded into the Mitford Rural Water District’s annual meeting on Sept. 17. They demanded answers for a laundry…
Scout Motors begins 1,100-acre reforestation and wildlife revival
BLYTHEWOOD – Following extensive tree clearing that was difficult for residents to watch as graders scraped 1,100 acres of earth, Scout Motors officials say they are preparing to restore that landscape to rich biological diversity and ecological health. As vertical construction…
Fairfield County details steps for data center review
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County officials have laid out an eight-month roadmap of community town halls, workshops, and public hearings as the county studies the impact of the data center industry and prepares permanent land-use regulations. The schedule, released by the county this…
Rock Around the Clock set for Oct. 24
WINNSBORO — Downtown Winnsboro will host the annual Rock Around the Clock Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. Instead of its traditional two-day schedule, the 2026 festival will consolidate into a packed 13-hour celebration from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. around the historic Town Clock.…
Richland Two Candidate Forum set for Oct. 8
COLUMBIA — Richland School District Two will host an official Board of Trustees candidate forum next week, giving voters a direct look at the 10 contenders competing for four open board seats in the upcoming general election. The district-sponsored event is scheduled for…
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. Sept. 21 – Sept. 25, 2026 Public…
Fairfield County gears up for month of October events
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — Fairfield County is celebrating autumn with a full calendar of food truck rodeos, historic ghost tours, pumpkin train rides, and family-friendly trunk-or-treats throughout October. Food Trucks & Ghost Tours Downtown Winnsboro will host a Food Truck Rodeo during…
Mt. Valley Road rezoning, annexation meeting set for Oct. 1
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood will host a public informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, regarding a proposed residential development encompassing nearly 377 total acres. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Doko Manor, located at 100 Alvina Hagood Circle. The primary…
Scout to host Midlands students
Training Center Event will Feature Hands-On Activities, Career Pathways BLYTHEWOOD – In recognition of National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2, Scout Motors will host high school students from districts across the Midlands at its Training Center in Blythewood. During the…
The View from 95: My Working Life
There seems to be an interest in the true stories about my life, and that is what I know best and find easy to write about. I never wanted a career, but I had a lovely one. I will try to talk about it but spare the details of 41 years. My first full-time job […]
Kenny’s Corner: The Measure of Mr. Jackie
Ridgeway used to have a buzz to it. And one of the things that kept Ridgeway buzzing was Jackie McGuirt and McGuirt’s Tire Service. Mr. Jackie was just a kind man. I remember pulling up there and seeing him and his crew, a bunch of men ready to serve whoever came through. You…