Felix Rimer watches Sunday as water from a large pond on his property floods Rimer Pond Road in front of his home.
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Rimer Pond Road
By Sunday morning portions of Rimer Pond Road had been washed away exposing lines that had been buried under the road for water, sewer, gas and fiber optic cable, some of which were broken when the road caved in. The center portion of the metal barrier along the road was left hanging loose.
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Highway 21 at Lake Elizabeth
Highway 21 at Lake Elizabeth
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Langford Road at Claude Bundrick Road
The side of Langford Road washed out near the intersection of Claude Bundrick Road.
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Mickens Stable After Surgery –
Westwood coaches and trainers show grave concern as junior defensive back Mark “MJ” Mickens is carted off the field Friday after being injured during the Redhawks’ home game against Clover. Mickens suffered a neck injury, according to a statement issued by Richland 2 Tuesday, and underwent surgery earlier this week. The District said Mickens was in stable condition as of Tuesday morning.
“Our team, Westwood High and our entire district continue to keep MJ and his family in our thoughts and prayers,” Westwood head coach Rodney Summers said. “We will continue to support MJ and his family throughout his recovery process.”
The family is posting updates on his condition via Twitter @pausetive1.
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An Industrious Group –
S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt addressed Blythewood’s first Industry Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday at The Manor. About 40 invited guests from area industries heard Hitt warn that when industry comes knocking, towns and counties must be ready if they are to attract the jobs. He also said companies locate in communities and look first at what those communities have to offer. “If you don’t have it,” Hitt said, “they’ll move on. You must be ready, have a plan and be flexible.” Hitt added that 70 percent of industries looking for locations want a ready building to move into. “If you’re not ready,” Hitt said, “you’ll miss out.”
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Royal Greenery –
Royal Greens, Ridgeway’s new wholesale/retail hydroponic plant business, opened its doors at 200 E. Church St. last week to a huge crowd including Alex English, left, and his wife Vanessa of Blythewood and Fairfield County Councilman Marion Robinson, right. With them are manager of operations Chip Harriford, next to Robinson, and his son Scott. The Charm building, which houses the growing operation, will be the national headquarters for the business that will supply greens and other organically grown vegetables to Whole Foods, U.S. Foods, Sysco and other food stores and suppliers.
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Artists’ Guild Cuts Ribbon
The Blythewood Artists’ Guild officially celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday evening. Holding the ribbon are the shop’s manager, Jean Bell, left, and her niece, Claudia Watson.
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Porkopolis –
Ridgeway Mayor Charlene Herring shows off two of the painted pigs that decorate yards and store fronts in downtown Ridgeway to remind folks of the upcoming Pig on the Ridge barbecue festival, Nov. 2-3.
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Full Court –
Westwood High School Homecoming Court, from left: Wayne Montgomery, Runner-Up King; his father, Wayne Montgomery Sr.; Lisa Bonner, mother of Homecoming King Tyquan Williams; Kevin Cooper, uncle of Homecoming Queen Jada Daniels and Wesley Hogg, father of Runner-Up Queen Robyn Hogg.
