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York teen arrested for attempted armed robbery at Winnsboro Food Lion

WINNSBORO — A York man is behind bars after authorities say he brandished a handgun during a botched robbery attempt...
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York teen arrested for attempted armed robbery at Winnsboro Food Lion

Richland County Woman Faces Kidnapping, Fraud Charges

Photos provided by Richland County Sheriff's Department COLUMBIA — A 41-year-old woman is facing a laundry list of charges after...
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Richland County Woman Faces Kidnapping, Fraud Charges

Lane closure planned for Syrup Mill Road near Blythewood Road

Work began on Syrup Mill Rd. around 8 a.m. this morning. BLYTHEWOOD - Richland County Penny Tax officials now say traffic will...
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Lane closure planned for Syrup Mill Road near Blythewood Road

Erosion could lead to closing of Longtown Road East that runs over Lake Columbia dam

This view of Longtown Road West over the Lake Columbia dam shows two large erosions on the dam. | Photos:...
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Erosion could lead to closing of Longtown Road East that runs over Lake Columbia dam

Ridgeway to elect mayor, council April 7

RIDGEWAY – The April 7, 2026, general election set for the Town of Ridgeway will include three candidates for two...
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Ridgeway to elect mayor, council April 7

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Sports

Bengal girls secure shot at second straight title

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NEWBERRY—For the first time in 90 minutes of basketball action at Newberry High School Friday night, Chase Thomas could relax a little. The Blythewood senior and South Carolina State signee grabbed a defensive rebound in the closing seconds of their upper state championship game against Mauldin and scooted down the right side of the court […]

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Scots-Irish Day set for March 6

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RIDGEWAY – The Town of Ridgeway hosted its first St. Paddy’s Day celebration in March 2024, and the town was awash in Irish music, good food, lots of shopping and Irish beer.  Well, get your Irish jig on, because it’s coming back, Friday, March 6 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and the fun will

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Fairfield County Arts Council announces 2026 schedule

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WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Arts Council invites artists and art lovers alike to enjoy a new season of exhibitions, with three themed shows in Winnsboro planned at The Rectory, 203 S. Garden St., hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Church. This year’s lineup combines creativity and community spirit, with shows themed around animals, patriotism and

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Building more than play yards

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WINNSBORO – At the Fairfield County Animal Control and Adoption Center, most days begin and end the same way for the dogs — inside a kennel. The shelter staff spends their days tirelessly working to meet the basic needs of the animals in their care but space and enrichment have always been limited. Hearts Unleashed,

Sports

Eagles win sporting clay SCISA title

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CAMDEN – The Richard Winn Senior Varsity girls’ sporting clay squad is coming home with a state trophy. The Eagles hit the mark on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Hermitage Sporting Grounds in Camden, securing the 2026 SCISA State Sporting Clay Championship. The trio of Abby Lewis, Charlotte Lewis, and Emmaleigh McInvaille bested their 2025

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