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Welcome to Blythewood, South Carolina – a sweet escape from the noise and confusion. Come stay with us a day or two and you will return again and again. Our town is filled with friendly people who will make you feel welcome and down-home comfortable. Enjoy your stay in one of our three hotels (web site), all conveniently located at exit 27 off of I-77. Blythewood is a safe, quiet haven away from the hustle of downtown Columbia, with easy access to all points of interest in the Midlands. We are 20 minutes from the Columbia Zoo, and in less than 20 minutes you can be in the heart of Columbia – the capitol of South Carolina, and enjoy all the amenities the city affords!
Click on the links below to discover all the things you can do while staying in Blythewood, and to learn more about this area. Spread your wings…..enjoy!
Libraries
The Blythewood Branch of the Richland County Public Library is located in the heart of Blythewood at 218 McNulty Rd. Hours are Mon – Th 9am to 8pm; Fri-Sat 9a-6p. All resources of the main Richland County Public Library and the eight other branches are readily available to library patrons. Richland County now offers Instant Message Reference Service for General, business, Science and Technology. Visit www.myrcpl.com and click on the ‘Ask a Librarian Icon’.
Blythewood Business Coalition
Many businesses in the 29016 (Blythewood) area code have banded together to unite in cause and work together in purpose to help nurture and protect the business community. The coalition exists to promote Blythewood area businesses by providing a forum of communication to exchange information and ideas, as they relate to business. The BBC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. See the BBC website for complete information on the BBC and its membership.
Utilities
- Cable is provided by Time Warner
- Electric is supplied by either SCE&G or Fairfield Electric Cooperatic
- Gas Suppliers include South Carolina Pipeline and SCE&G
- Telephone service is provided by AT&T / BellSouth
- Water is supplied either by the City of Columbia or Town of Winnsboro, depending on the location of your propery
Schools
Blythewood is part of the Richland County School District Two (2), with a nationally recognized reputation of excellence. There are three school districts in Richland County, with a total of 86 schools: 52 elementary, 17 middle, 13 high schools, 1 special education school, and 1 career center. There are also two alternative academies: one inpatient program for the mentally ill and an inpatient program for those with substance abuse problems. Additionally, there are more than 34 private schools in the area, with a variety of religious affiliations including non-denominational Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Presbyterian, Secular, Baptist, Episcopal, AME and Methodist.