🌱 How a 255-home rezoning could reshape Blythewood’s roads, schools and character
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In today's newsletter:
- How a 255-home rezoning could reshape Blythewood’s roads, schools and character
Also on today's calendar: Blythewood BBQ Beer & Music Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• 255 Midlands homes proposed along border of rapidly growing town spur friction with county (postandcourier.com) — A 255-home subdivision straddling unincorporated Richland County and the Town of Blythewood is moving forward after an initial 10-1 county council rezoning vote, despite vocal concerns from Blythewood residents and town leaders. Neighbors worry about traffic, school capacity, infrastructure, and loss of rural character, while developers tout larger lots, amenities, and existing utilities. Blythewood Town Council will also weigh a separate nearby rezoning on May 26. 
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Mommy + Me Meet Ups →
Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd, Blythewood
2:00 pm
Sunday May 31
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Blythewood BBQ Beer & Music Festival →
Doko Manor, 100 Alvina Hagood Cir, Blythewood
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Copy of Ladies Golf Day- Pretty & Polished →
The Windermere Club, 1101 Longtown Rd E, Blythewood
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5th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo →
Blythewood Championship Rodeo, 10433 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood
5:30 pm
Saturday June 6
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee Talk
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 800 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo
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Eau Claire High School Graduation Ceremony
Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
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Forest Acres Rotary Meeting (Sturtevant Hall) →
6408 Bridgewood Rd, Columbia
4:30 pm -
W.J. Keenan High School Graduation Ceremony
Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
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Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony
Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
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Training Session with Kim →
FIT Event Showroom & Rentals, 11031 Wilson Blvd suite D, Blythewood
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Coffee Hour →
6408 Bridgewood Rd, Columbia
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CHASE POSSIBILITY IN COLA →
lululemon, 4840 Forest Dr #5, Columbia
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Sunday May 31
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My son is 15 years old and looking for a summer job.
Every job he’s looked for requires you to be 16 years old. Any recommendations? Or, if anyone has tasks for him, he’s good at: cutting grass, washing… (Nextdoor Longcreek)
- QuikTrip posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Columbia in Elgin. Apply here.
- PruittHealth posted a job opening for Housekeeper HCC in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blythewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Columbia
- These historic homes once filled Columbia. Here's how to spot the ones left. (postandcourier.com)
- Flood advisory issued in Columbia for Memorial Day afternoon (thestate.com)
- Publix, Walmart, Aldi, banks & more: Check here for Columbia stores open, closed Memorial Day (thestate.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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