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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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Blythewood girls shut down Wando for second straight state title

COLUMBIA—Blythewood’s girls basketball team fell behind early against Wando Friday night at Colonial Life Arena. That deficit didn’t bother the Bengals for long. They quickly overcame an 8-point deficit and used their pressure defense to finish with a 68-44 victory that clinched the team’s second straight 5A Division I state championship.  “It’s definitely surreal,” head […]

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Ribfest: Big crowd, sunny skies, great ribs!

BLYTHEWOOD – “It was the best and biggest Ribfest we’ve ever had,” said festival co-chair Mike Ross“…10,000 pounds of ribs, great weather and at least 5,000 attendees, maybe more. It was a wonderful day, big crowd and great ribs.” The 7th annual Doko Ribfest Cook-Off was held outside Doko Manor on Saturday, cook teams took home

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Village Church opens new worship center

BLYTHEWOOD – Village Church will hold its first Sunday services in a new 1,200 seat worship center on Sunday, March 15. “This new facility will be a blessing to not only our existing members, but for Blythewood and the surrounding communities as well,” said Senior Pastor Erik Estep. “We will be having two grand opening

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Win $200 in The Voice’s Bracket Challenge

BLYTHEWOOD – The Madness is just around the corner, and you could capitalize on that by winning some extra cash in The Voice’s NCAA Men’s Bracket Challenge, which can be found on the back page of the March 19 issue. The winner of the contest will be presented two $100 bills after the April 8

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