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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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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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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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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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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Update on fatal Fairfield crash
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – One person dies in a 5-vehicle collision on US Highway 21 about 12 noon Friday, Feb. 20. The crash began on the Fairfield side of the Fairfield/Richland County line near Smith Lane and ended in front of Blythewood Oil Company at 4118 US Highway 21. The following five vehicles were involved: Unit 1 – 2007 Ford F150 Unit 2 – 2025 Kia Sportage Unit
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Scout Motors opening applications for assembly line workers
COLUMBIA — Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors plans to open up applications in the coming weeks for its first round of assembly line workers at its South Carolina plant. The Volkswagen subsidiary is on schedule to roll its first round of test vehicles off the line by the end of the year, and it’s looking
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Is Town of Blythewood using two-tiered scheme to hide public records for Juneteenth $20K?
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood town hall charged The Voice $500 to answer a Dec. 19 FOI (Freedom of Information) request concerning a $20,000 hospitality tax award. During the Nov. 24 town council meeting, Councilman Donald Brock said that the $20,000 “walked away and it isn’t being accounted for.” At the Jan. 28 town council meeting, Council