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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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Fairfield Rec announces youth pickleball lessons

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WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Parks and Recreation is looking to bring the “fastest growing sport in America” to the local youth community. A new six-week pickleball lesson series is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 3 at the Mt. Zion Gym. The program, led by instructor Shonne Webb-Bey, is designed to teach every aspect of […]

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Petroff finishes 4th at state

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FLORENCE – The Blythewood High School senior Audra Petroff capped off her career by securing a fourth-place finish in the 155-pound division in the SCHSL Girls Wrestling State Championships this weekend at the Florence Civic Center. The achievement marks Petroff’s second consecutive year on the state podium, making her one of the most decorated athletes

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Griffins battle to the end in round two

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KERSHAW – After a first round thriller win in the SCHSL Class AA playoffs, Fairfield Central’s boys saw their postseason run come to an end on Friday night in Kershaw, falling 70–58 to top-seeded Andrew Jackson. A slow start in the second round game proved costly for the Griffins, held to just seven points in

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Eagles fall in playoffs

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COLUMBIA – Richard Winn’s boys basketball season ended Monday at Cardinal Newman in the SCISA Class 1A quarterfinals with an 85-52 loss to Ragin Prep. The Eagles reached the quarterfinal round after narrowly defeating region foe King Academy 34-33 on Saturday at Wilson Hall. In that opening-round contest, senior Bennett Nicholson led Richard Winn with

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Registration for baseball and softball closes Saturday

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WINNSBORO – Just a few days remain to sign up for the diamond. Fairfield County Parks and Recreation’s registration for youth baseball and softball season will officially close on Saturday. The upcoming season is scheduled to run from March through May, offering a variety of leagues for local youth. Age groups are determined by the

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