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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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Winnsboro Man Struck, Killed by Train

A 32-year-old Winnsboro man was killed Memorial Day evening after being struck by a CSX freight train near the intersection of Highway 321 Business and 321 Bypass. According to Barkley Ramsey, Fairfield County Coroner, Abilio Antonio Pineda, of 970 Golf Course Road in Winnsboro, was struck and killed by the train just before 6 p.m. […]

Government, News

Lawsuit Aims New Accusations at Council’s Garrison

Town Hall: Meeting Recordings Destroyed in Computer Crash South Capital Group, Inc., has amended accusations it made in a $10 million lawsuit it filed on Dec. 19, 2011 against the Town of Blythewood, Town Councilman Ed Garrison and Crescent Hills and/or Crescent Partners, two companies the suit alleges were formed by Garrison. The original complaint

Sports

FCHS Griffins Host Golf Tournament

The Fairfield Central Griffin football team will host its second annual golf tournament at Oak Hills Golf Club (7629 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC) on Thursday, June 28, at 9 a.m. The event will have a captain’s choice format featuring three-man teams. Prizes are offered, including closest to the pin and longest drive. The cost is

Obituaries

Virginia Mann

Winnsboro: A graveside service for Virginia Mae Mann, age 91, will be held at noon on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. at Pope Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made

Obituaries

Anthony Pepe

Ridgeway – Anthony C. Pepe, 84, of Ridgeway passed away Sunday May 20, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Pepe was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Vincent and Agnes Imperato Pepe. He was a retired Pharmacist and business man and was of the catholic faith. Mr.

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