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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

Eagles stifle Holly Hill, punch ticket to SCISA state final

COLUMBIA – The Richard Winn girls have officially punched their ticket to the state finals following a defensive masterclass on Tuesday night when they secured a 50–42 win over Holly Hill Academy in the SCISA Class 1A semifinals at Cardinal Newman School. Head coach Joe Pitt praised his team’s poise and discipline, particularly during a […]

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Ridgeway museum highlights Colonial Fairfield

RIDGEWAY – The Colonial Fairfield 1776 – 1783 program was a big success for the Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum in Ridgeway on Feb. 21.  There was a full house of folks interested in hearing about the revolutionary struggles, the patriots, and battle sites of Fairfield County and surrounding counties during the Revolutionary War.  Speaker

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Celebrating 60 Years

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy held a celebration on Saturday, Feb. 14 to commemorate the school’s founding in 1966. The day included tours of the school, alumni basketball games, and capped with an evening at The Barn at South Winns in Winnsboro.

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Redhawks advance to Lower State for first time in program history

MURRELLS INLET – The postseason has been quick and fruitful for the Westwood boys basketball team. With a No.3 seeding in the lower state bracket of the 5A Division 2 playoffs, the Redhawks had a first-round bye and routed No.6 Conway 73-36 Friday night in the second round, then headed to Murrells Inlet Monday night

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