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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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25-Mile Yard Sale Planned from Blythewood to Winnsboro

A 25-mile yard sale that will connect Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro is planned for Friday, Sept. 7 (noon – 8 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 8 (7 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The event will coincide with Ridgeway’s semi-annual sidewalk sale as well as it’s First Friday in September. The Chamber of Commerce for Blythewood and Fairfield […]

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The Voice Opens Winnsboro Location

The Independent Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County has officially opened office space in downtown Winnsboro in the office of local real estate agent Debbie Lewis at 108 S. Congress St. Nocola Hemphill, the newest member of The Voice, will be in the office from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. To reach her by

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Which Ridgeway Merchant is a Former Playboy Bunny?

If you frequent Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway, you know its proprietor, Carol Allen, offers a daily schedule of High Teas, Cream Teas, Wee Teas and other Teas. She also plans a number of special tea events throughout the year for which reservations are made weeks in advance if one hopes to snag a seat

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Shives Family Buys Back Funeral Home

A member of the Shives family, former owners of Shives Funeral Home, has bought the business back from Service Corporation International (SCI), a national owner and operator of funeral homes that bought the local business in 1999. Randolph Shives III returns Shives Funeral Home to being one of the few family-owned, family-operated funeral homes among

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Celebrate First Friday in Ridgeway

Ridgeway merchants will celebrate America on July 6, from 4 – 9 p.m., with an explosive First Friday night of sales, live music, fun and surprises. The shops will feature an Americana theme: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet,” with each shop offering some aspect of America at its best. The Thomas Company will

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