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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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Government, News

Ridgeway Faces Do-Over on Book Deal

Plans Constitute Improper Use of H-Tax RIDGEWAY (March 2, 2017) – Town Council’s decision during their Feb. 9 meeting to dip into hospitality tax funds in order to publish a history of Ridgeway, then dump profits from the sale of the book into the Town’s general fund is going to have to be pulled, Mayor Charlene

News, Schools, Sports

Bengals Set Sights on State Title

COLUMBIA (March 2, 2017) – Blythewood head coach Zeke Washington’s basketball teams all have a similar look. They play fast. They run up and down the floor on offense and defense. They put on full presses and punch balls out of opponents’ hands. They do as much as they can to take an early lead and

Government, News, Schools

Board Considers Funding U.K. Field Trip

WINNSBORO (March 2, 2017) – When the School Board approved a trip to England for eight STEM students at Fairfield Central High School last fall, Superintendent Dr. J.R. Green told Board members at the time that the students would be raising all the funds for the trip through fundraisers. At Tuesday evening’s meeting, however, a parent’s

Business, Government, News

Residents Beat Back Rezoning Attempt

COLUMBIA (March 2, 2017) – The third time was not the charm for developer Hugh Palmer Tuesday night when he again came before County Council requesting a Rural Commercial (RC) zoning designation for a 5.23-acre parcel he owns at the intersection of Rimer Pond Road and Longtown Road West in Blythewood. After almost an hour of

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