A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
Our Recent Blog
Stay updated with the latest Blythewood news, stories, and community highlights from our recent blogs.
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
Which NFL Teams Play on Christmas 2025? Full Schedule, Matchups, and Viewing Guide
The NFL didn’t need a holiday shopping list this year—it already knew exactly what fans wanted for Christmas: more football. In 2025, the league is delivering a full slate of action with three games scheduled for Christmas Day, marking the third time in four years that fans will enjoy a…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
Which NFL Teams Play on Christmas 2025? Full Schedule, Matchups, and Viewing Guide
The NFL didn’t need a holiday shopping list this year—it already knew exactly what fans wanted for Christmas: more football. In 2025, the league is delivering a full slate of action with three games scheduled for Christmas Day, marking the third time in four years that fans will enjoy a…
-
South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged…
-
Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little…
-
Which NFL Teams Play on Christmas 2025? Full Schedule, Matchups, and Viewing Guide
The NFL didn’t need a holiday shopping list this year—it already knew exactly what fans wanted for Christmas: more football. In 2025, the league is delivering a full slate of action with three games scheduled for Christmas Day, marking the third time in four years that fans will enjoy a…
Team The Alarm Bell
Blythewood News brings you the latest updates on local sports, business, government, and community events—keeping residents informed, connected, and engaged with everything happening in and around Blythewood.
Our Category
- Blythewood Government (2)
- Blythewood News (16)
- Blythewood Sports (1)
- Fred Layman (1)
- USA Sports (1)
