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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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Government

Blythewood Ad Hoc Safety Committee appointed

BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has formed an Ad Hoc Safety Committee to address safety concerns following several disruptions caused by teen fighting during nighttime events last year at Doko Meadows Park. The committee is led by Blythewood Town Councilwoman Trish Hovis who serves as department chair of criminal justice technology at York Technical College in […]

Events, Schools

BHS to celebrate 20 years on Feb. 28

BLYTHEWOOD – It has been two decades since Blythewood High School first opened its doors in 2005. Former students, teachers and friends of BHS will be coming together to reminisce and celebrate a major milestone in the school’s history. On behalf of The Blythewood High School Education Foundation, the school district is inviting the community

News

Lake Wateree man dies in 5-vehicle crash

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A Lake Wateree man died in a 5-vehicle collision on US Highway 21  that occurred at about 12 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20. According to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill, Jerrold Freeman, age 76, of the Lake Wateree area in Fairfield County, formerly of New Jersey, was the restrained driver of a KIA

Government

Fairfield County Council honors Belton, Chatman during Black History Month

WINNSBORO – In honor of Black History Month, Fairfield County Council recognized Winnsboro’s first African American mayor, Demetrius Chatman, and the county’s first African American clerk of court, Dorothy Boyd Belton, during the Feb. 23 council meeting. On July 1, 2025, Demetrius Chatman was sworn in as the first African-American mayor of Winnsboro. A lifelong

Opinion

Preserving Blythewood’s History: What We Lose When We Lose Our Gathering Places

Editor’s Note: As Blythewood continues to grow, questions about development, preservation, and community identity are becoming increasingly important. This three-part commentary series explores why historic gathering places matter-not only culturally, but economically and socially. Drawing on local history and personal experience, the series examines preservation as smart policy, the human cost of losing shared spaces,

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