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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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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 town council seats and an unopposed candidate for mayor. Town council seats currently held by Dan Martin and Doug Porter will be open. Porter will be looking to retain his seat on council for a […]

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Fairfield Electric gears up for annual meeting, election of trustees

BLYTHEWOOD – Fairfield Electric Cooperative moved forward last week toward its annual meeting to be held in May. As part of that process, the Coop’s nominating committee voted on nominees for its bi-annual election of members to the Coop’s board of trustees. That election will be held  during the annual meeting. Nominations The Committee on

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Village Church opens new 1,200-seat worship center

BLYTHEWOOD – Village Church held its first Sunday services in its new 1,200-seat worship center on Sunday. “This new facility will be a blessing to not only our existing members of Village Church, but to Blythewood and the surrounding communities as well,” said Senior Pastor Erik Estep. Members and visitors filled the sanctuary twice during

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Will Rowe is movin’ on up at WACH Fox 57

COLUMBIA – Once known as the Ridgeway teen weather wonder (for producing a weather show on Facebook called Will’s Weather), Will Rowe announced this week that he has been named the weekday evening meteorologist for WACH FOX 57 starting March 30. He’s been working part time for the station for about a year. Now he

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Robertson announces run for council seat

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Kenny Robertson of Ridgeway has announced that he will be running for Fairfield County Council – District 1. Robertson is an educator at Lugoff-Elgin High School, where he teaches Health and Wellness and serves as an advisor to the boys basketball coaching staff. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with

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