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🌱 Blythewood native Zac Cowan earns his shot with the Cleveland Guardians.

Blythewood, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Blythewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Blythewood native Zac Cowan earns his shot with the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Blythewood community mourns the loss of 24-year-old Jacob Alan Ladd.

Also on today's calendar: Brunch & Brow: Eyelashes & Eating and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guardians 2026 Draft Picks (whbc.com) — Cleveland’s 2026 MLB draft class includes right-handed pitcher Zac Cowan, a Blythewood native who finished his college career at LSU after two seasons at Wofford. Over four collegiate seasons, he went 19–11 with a 4.23 ERA and nearly 300 strikeouts, joining a deep group of college and high school arms selected by the Guardians.
   

• Conway, SC, Jacob Alan Ladd, 24, Passes Away in Michigan Accident, Leaving Family and Friends Heartbroken (theunionstar.com) — Family and friends in Blythewood are mourning 24-year-old Jacob Alan Ladd, a Blythewood native who died July 12 in a Michigan car accident after completing lineman training. Remembered for his strong faith and warmth, he recently lived in Conway, and Shives Funeral Home in Columbia is handling arrangements while loved ones share memories and condolences online.
   

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  • Good morning,
    Does anyone know of an HVAC company that will not cost and arm and a leg for repairs? The pipes froze over, we shut it off and let it defrost, but,… (Nextdoor Cobblestone Park)
  • Intertape Polymer Group posted a job opening for Material Handler-Night Shift in Blythewood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • This busy Columbia retail area is set to get a new trampoline and adventure park (thestate.com)
  • Business Analyst - Stellar Professionals LLC - Columbia, SC, US (dice.com)
  • Tourism Continues to Drive Columbia's Economy (thenewirmonews.com)

Ok Blythewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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