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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

Author name: Neysa Molle

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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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Kenny’s Corner: It’s’ Time to Do Something Different

When people talk about the Constitution, they usually mean the United States Constitution. Turns out South Carolina has one too. I never knew. Did you know that? Which means for most of my life, I’ve been complaining about government … but after reading both Constitutions it turns out I’ve been complaining about the wrong level

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The View from 95: Driving

Living in Blythewood, everywhere I go takes 30 minutes.  I try to make driving interesting so I will stay alert.  That is a good thing. I loved listening to ETV’s “Radio Reader” on my car radio back in the 80s.  That got me into Books on Tape and an occasional bit of trouble. I was

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Blythewood Garden Club’s annual event set for March 19

The Blythewood Garden Club’s annual community garden event will be held on Thursday, March 19. Clemson-trained Master Gardener, Lynn Derrick, will speak on growing wider varieties of fruits and vegetables in the Midlands, and other things he has learned from his years of gardening. The event will be held this year at 7 p.m. in

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