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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 BAR approves revised two-building development

BLYTHEWOOD – A proposed two-building commercial development at 702 University Village Drive in the Food Lion shopping center on Blythewood Road received approval from the Town of Blythewood’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) this week after developers returned with revised plans addressing concerns raised during an earlier review. The project, located on two parcels in […]

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Scout Motors opening applications for assembly line workers

COLUMBIA — Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors plans to open up applications in the coming weeks for its first round of assembly line workers at its South Carolina plant. The Volkswagen subsidiary is on schedule to roll its first round of test vehicles off the line by the end of the year, and it’s looking

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Hare named Fairfield County Chamber President, CEO

WINNSBORO – The Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Stacy Rowe Hare as the Chamber’s new president and chief executive officer. “Following a comprehensive search process, the board unanimously selected Hare to lead the Chamber into its next chapter of growth, member engagement, and business development,”

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Two office buildings break ground in Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD – After being awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Town’s Board of Architectural Review last year, and several delays, Developer Ken Queen has broken ground on two new office buildings on a lot he owns at 400 Main St. in downtown Blythewood.  “Crews began site work last week, stripping topsoil and starting grading,” Queen

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BAR requests revisions for proposed buildings near Food Lion

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Board of Architectural Review on Tuesday deferred action on a certificate of appropriateness for proposed designs for two new commercial buildings planned at 702 University Village Drive. The board asked developers to revise the architecture to better reflect the town’s existing character before returning for approval. The project, presented by representatives of The

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