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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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Freshman Athletic Meeting June 4

Monday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a meeting for rising freshmen and their parents in the BHS Auditorium.  Important information will be shared. If you have questions, please contact Coach Reggie Kennedy at rkennedy@richland2.org or 691-4090.

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College Cash

Blythewood High School seniors Andrew Hochhalter, left, Hannah Gable and Boone Benson were each awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Blythewood Rotary Club at its May 24 meeting. Hochhalter, the son of Bryan and Karen Hochhalter, will attend Southern Wesleyan University in Central, S.C. He is an Eagle Scout, played soccer, was active in his church

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Barrow, Burris Sign Letters of Commitment

Blythewood High School seniors Dustin Barrow and Brandon Burris have signed letters of commitment to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Barrow has committed to Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., where he will play lacrosse for the Bobcats. Burris has signed to play baseball for Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, S.C. Barrow,

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Bennett, Benson take top honors at BHS graduation

Two Blythewood girls will take top honors at the graduation ceremonies of Blythewood High School tomorrow night. JulieAnne Bennett has been named valedictorian and Bria Benson, salutatorian. Both girls received numerous scholarships. Bennett is the daughter of Dianne and Lawrence Bennett of Blythewood and plans to attend the Honors College of the University of South

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