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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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Schools

FCSD Finance Director is ‘Outstanding School Business Official’

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY — The Fairfield County School District is celebrating a statewide achievement as Kevin Robinson, the district’s Executive Director of Finance, was recently named the 2026 Outstanding School Business Official. The honor was awarded by the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO). The annual award is reserved for school business professionals who […]

Schools

Eagle SGA named SCISA Council of the Year

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MYRTLE BEACH – Richard Winn Academy’s Student Government Association was recently named the 2026 Student Council of the Year by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) during their annual Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach. The honor recognizes the student leadership team for their commitment to service, leadership, and their efforts in fostering a positive

News

Celebrating 45 Years of Winnsboro Smiles

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WINNSBORO – Dr. Phil Wilkins, pictured front center, celebrated 45 years of practice with his wife Donna, standing on his right, and his dental office community on Tuesday, March 10. Wilkins earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina after first receiving a degree in Microbiology from Clemson University. He is a

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Voice publisher named president of SCPA

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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

Opinion

In the Garden: The Flower Farm

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Spring is almost here, and it’s time to think about the gardening season ahead. I’m excited to return to writing this column about gardening, and to tell you about my flower farm for this season.  In 2019 my husband Scott and I established One Hubcap Farm on Muller Road in Blythewood. We produced pork and

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