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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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Bengal girls down Ridge View, boys fall

BLYTHEWOOD – Up 14-6 after the first quarter, the Blythewood girls jumped to a 35-19 lead by halftime. The Bengals only managed 18 points in the second half, but held on to beat Ridge View 53-35 Tuesday night. The Bengals (15-4) win gave Ridge View (10-6) their first region loss of the season, putting Blythewood […]

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Eagles battle in region play

WINNSBORO – Following a 62-35 non-region win on Saturday, Jan. 10, Richard Winn’s boys basketball team fell 61-47 in a region contest at Cambridge Academy in Greenwood on Tuesday. The loss moves the Eagles to 6-4 on the season, 2-2 in region play. They host Anderson Christian for another region game tonight, then are at

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Westwood boys keep pounding Region 5-5A

BLYTHEWOOD – Three Westwood boys scored in double figures Tuesday night as the Redhawks basketball team (15-1, 4-0 Region 5-5A) whipped Lugoff-Elgin (10-8, 3-2) 63-38 Tuesday night at The Castle. Jayden Crews had 20 points and six rebounds, D’Marcus Thomas had 15 points, five assists, and five boards, and Cylan McLeod also had 15 points,

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Bengal girls breeze past Sumter; boys fall short

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood girls basketball team has been on fire since returning to the court after winter break. The Bengals have breezed through Region 5-5A competition going into Tuesday night’s home game against Sumter, and their region win streak didn’t stop with the Gamecocks. Blythewood shut out Sumter 19-0 in the first quarter, led

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Three Griffins selected for Palmetto I-20 All-Star Game

WINNSBORO – Following a historic season that saw the Fairfield Central Griffins claim a region title and fall just points short of a state title appearance, three standout seniors have been selected to represent the school on the gridiron one last time. ErDreus Walker, Keshon Williams, and James Thomas competed in the Palmetto I-20 All-Star

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