🌱 What went wrong for Blythewood in that heartbreaking 28-21 loss?

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In today's newsletter:

• What went wrong for Blythewood in that heartbreaking 28-21 loss?
• How a new utility deal could reshape growth near Blythewood.

Also on today's calendar: The South Carolina Black Film Festival with Queens (NY) Underground International Film Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington Scores Late to Seal 28-21 Win over Blythewood (hssr.com) — Blythewood High's Bengals fell 28-21 at home after Lexington mounted a late scoring drive, despite big plays from quarterback James Veasey and the return team. The game at District 2 Stadium showcased Blythewood's offensive firepower but also costly penalties and a decisive fourth quarter where Lexington controlled the clock and sealed the win.
   

• SC Water Utilities expands service territory to support Scout Motors facility (thecaycewestcolumbianews.com) — A major wastewater service expansion has been approved to support the new Scout Motors manufacturing plant at Blythewood Industrial Park, paving the way for thousands of potential jobs and long-term growth. The agreement between South Carolina Water Utilities, Richland County, and Columbia aims to coordinate infrastructure so Blythewood-area development can move forward without service conflicts or disruptions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blythewood

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 23
• Spring Valley Varsity Football @ Blythewood →
  Blythewood High School, 10901 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Lugoff-Elgin at Westwood →
  Westwood High School, 180 Turkey Farm Rd, Blythewood
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• CHIPOTLE SPIRIT NIGHT
  Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood, SC 29016
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Ridge View at Blythewood →
  Blythewood High School, 10901 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood
  6:45 pm
Saturday October 10
• The South Carolina Black Film Festival with Queens (NY) Underground International Film Festival →
  South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St, Columbia
  1:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Mommy + Me Meet Ups →
  Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd, Blythewood
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Attendance Matters Workshop
  Forest Lake Elementary Columbia, SC 29206
  8:00 am
• Coffee Talk with the Irmo Chamber
  Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 800 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo
  8:00 am
• THRIVE 10X →
  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Columbia
  8:00 am
• 3rd Annual SC Nuclear Summit, presented by the Palmetto Nuclear Coalition →
  Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
  8:00 am
• THRIVE 10X: Small Business Tradeshow & Forum →
  1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia
  8:00 am
• South Carolina Interviews →
  Russell House, 1400 Greene St, Columbia
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This Saturday, October 3rd from 7 am - noon.
  Suggestions for anyone wanting to participate. Put balloon on your mailbox, you can put directional signs up. Lincrest has put it on Facebook. Amy… (Nextdoor Eagles Glen)
• The opportunity to support and assist local folk during their times of need..
  after an emergency. Fantastic!! And it is second to none, giving back to our communities and families.. To become future friends. (Nextdoor Willow Lake)

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Blythewood. Apply here.
• Spirax Group posted a job opening for Welder/Fitter in Blythewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blythewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia

• 'flip side' 9/25/26 Nightcap (wordpress.com)
• Midlands Tech launches South Carolina's first electrical technology associate degree (wltx.com)
• Registration open for 20th annual Mayor's Walk and Run Against Domestic Violence (abccolumbia.com)

Irmo

• USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Southeast region football rankings, Week 7 (usatoday.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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