Blythewood resident wins big on “Wheel of Fortune”
One lucky contestant on Wednesday night’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune” won $78,446 in cash and prizes! And to make it even more special -the show’s big winner, Matt Benton, is from Blythewood!
Author: Lee Williams
SC Democratic Party, Attorney General react to ongoing ICE raids
“To know that they don’t have to open the door for ICE unless they have a signed warrant from a judge, and they do have the right to remain silent, and they are not required to answer questions about their immigration status. And don’t sign anything without legal representation,” says Spain, adding, if you’re able to record the ICE raid safely, to do so.
Court hearing held for 20-year-old charged with attempted murder for shooting in Forest Acres
Forest Acres Police say 20-year-old Ty’Quan Kelly was in a domestic dispute around noon on Monday, firing into the victim’s car as she and three others left Ravenwood Apartments.
State leaders announce Scout Motors Interchange Project in Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) — State leaders say a new interchange set to be built in Blythewood will greatly improve the daily commute for employees of the future Scout Motors’ manufacturing plant. The Scout Motors Drive Interchange Project includes widening of the portion of I-77 Northbound, a new connector road from Exit 26 to U.S. 21, and a new railroad bridge…
Pardon denied for man responsible in DUI death of 6-year-old Emma Longstreet
A pardon request has been denied for Billy Hutto, Jr., convicted in a DUI crash that caused the death of six-year-old Emma Longstreet.
Lawsuit against S.C. Dept. of Education aims to end censorship of Black history
A lawsuit filed on Monday claims the SC Department of Education is in violation of the U.S. Constitution for censoring racially inclusive information within public schools.
US, Colombia clash over deportations and raise tariffs
The United States and Colombia, long close partners in anti-narcotics efforts, clashed Sunday over the deportation of migrants and imposed tariffs on each other’s goods in a show of what countries could face if they intervene in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Large fire at Amick Farms remains under investigation
According to the Saluda County Emergency Management Division, a large fire broke out at Amick Farms on Saturday night, one of Saluda County’s largest employers.
Town of Lexington temporarily halts company due to multiple damaged gas lines
The Town of Lexington has issued a stop work order to Ripple Fiber following recent incidents where the company hit and damaged multiple Dominion Energy gas lines.
Longtime Orangeburg County Deputy passes away at 67
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell and the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the passing of a retired longtime deputy and friend, Retired Deputy Bobby Jones.
