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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: James Denton

Opinion

Fish or Cut Bait

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Short is the list of things that transpire with the desired amount of expediency, particularly when those things carry a perceived benefit either to one’s self or to society as a whole. The justice system is no exception, and those seeking relief through its labyrinthine networks often grow frustrated and sometimes old before finding recourse […]

Opinion

Crisis Averted

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Somebody, somewhere dodged a bullet. Maybe two. For customers of Winnsboro Water living in Blythewood facing a rate hike, that may seem inaccurate. Or insignificant, at best. After all, a rate hike is a rate hike, and the difference between the early reports of 26 percent versus the 22 percent now coming from the Town

Government, News

Planning Commission Hears from Residents on Tree Ordinance

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Although a revised tree ordinance may still be many months away from completion, the first step toward achieving that goal was announced at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Blythewood Planning Commission. John Perry, Town Administrator, told the Commission that Land Plan Group South, of Columbia, had been awarded the bid to consult with the Town

Obituaries

Jonnie Ozell Tarpley

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Blythewood – Mrs. Jonnie Ozell Tarpley, 91, of Blythewood, died May 27, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Edgar Daniel and Hautice Odell Sykes Cook and the widow of Howard Franklin Tarpley Jr. Born and raised in East Point, Ga., Jonnie worked there as a supervisor with Blue Horse Tablet Division of Union

Photos

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Head of the Class – Shayla Pearson (left) and Kayla Pearson took top honors at the Fairfield Central High School Class of 2012 commencement exercises, held June 1. Shayla topped the academic list as valedictorian. Kayla was the Class of 2012 salutatorian. For more photos from graduation night, see page 7.

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