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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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Obituaries

Gabriele Frederick

Ridgeway – Memorial service for Ms. Gabriele E. Frederick, 60, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons, Jason Lea (Felicia Becote) Frederick and James Carmichael Smith; and seven grandchildren.

Obituaries

Louise S. Cooper

Blythewood – Mrs. Louise S. Cooper, 91, widow of Edward B. Cooper, of Blythewood, died Sunday, May 27, 2012.  Born in Blythewood on Jan. 20, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Woodard Sharpe and Sara Jane “Sadie” Kennedy Sharpe. Mrs. Cooper graduated from Blythewood High School, Class of 1937, and Draughon’s Business

Opinion

Change is Good

Some rather ambitious changes are afoot here at your local community newspaper, not the least of which is this, our first weekly edition. As Blythewood grows, so grows The Independent Voice, and we are delighted to have our readers and advertisers along with us for the ride as we expand our coverage area to include

Opinion

Participation Matters

The Fairfield County School District and their governing board of trustees have been the favorite punching bag for the community for many unpleasant years. Whether the topic is the stagnation of industrial and economic development, the crime rate or the poverty level, the finger of blame invariably points first at the Fairfield County School District.

Obituaries

Abilio Antonio Pineda

Winnsboro: A memorial service for Abilio Antonio Pineda, age 32, will be held at Pope Funeral Home on June 6, 2012 at 11 a.m.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Pineda died May 28, 2012.  He was the husband of Ashley Renee Pineda and the son of Abilio Pineda Sr.

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