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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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Scots-Irish Day in Ridgeway

RIDGEWAY – Mayor Johnson read a proclamation designating March 6 as Scots-Irish Day for Ridgeway and celebrating March 10, 1875 as the day Ridgeway became a municipality.  Historical preservationist David Leuwer spoke on the significant influence of the Scots-Irish during the American Revolution.

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BW’s Ryan Hunter earns FMU championship ring

BLYTHEWOOD – Frances Marion University grad and MBA candidate Ryan Hunter of Blythewood, received a championship ring from FMU during a ceremony in recognition of his success in both athletics and academics. The honor reflects Hunter’s years of dedication, discipline and perseverance as he established himself as one of Francis Marion’s standout athletes, particularly in

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Civic Minds

WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Mayor Demetrius Chatman recently welcomed fifth and sixth-grade students from McCrorey-Liston School of Technology to the Mayor’s Office. The visit, held in honor of Black History Month, provided students the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of local government. Mayor Chatman shared his personal journey from serving on the Town Council

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Voice publisher named president of SCPA

COLUMBIA — Barbara Ball, owner and publisher of The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County, has been elected president of the S.C. Press Association after a vote of the Press Association’s membership during its annual meeting March 5-6, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The meeting was attended by more than 200 journalists from across the

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