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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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Bengals ‘chip away’ at Vikings in 19-7 win

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood baseball team received a rude welcome to the Spring Valley sports complex in the first inning Tuesday night. The Vikings hammered the Bengals 7 runs on 6 hits before Blythewood got the final out of the inning. The end of the first spelled the end of Spring Valley’s threat. Blythewood blanked […]

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Eagle baseball rallies after road test

WINNSBORO — The Richard Winn Academy baseball team been busy and productive on the diamond this month, navigating a five-game slate in two weeks with high-energy offense and solid performances on the mound. While the Eagles (4-1) ran into a tough road test at Great Falls, the lineup proved its depth by averaging double-digit runs

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Bengals open region with 3 straight shutouts

BLYTHEWOOD — After a dominant 2025 campaign, the Blythewood girls soccer team has found its rhythm early in the new season. They currently sit at 3-0 in region play following their 3-0 win over Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday night. The Bengals (4-2) are currently riding a 3-game winning streak, having outscored region opponents 17-0 over the

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Griffins come from behind for win over Eau Claire

WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central baseball team capped off a gritty comeback with a 9-5  win over Eau Claire on Tuesday night. After falling behind 5-0 in the first inning, the Griffins did not fold. Instead, they put up a five-run second inning to tie the game, fueled by walks from Mason Jackson-Nellums, Bentley Trapp

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Letter to Editor: It’s Ethics – Where’s the Money?

I would like to share my opinion: I’m sure I’m not the only one to feel this way. As a citizen who voted for Mayor Sloan Griffin for his character and on merit, not his color, I find Mr. Straiters’ full review and treatment of the article about Mayor Griffin provocative.  Mr. Straiter (and his

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