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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 take down Westwood, SV; boys fall

BLYTHEWOOD – The Bengal girls’ basketball team (9-4) got off to a 2-0 Region 5-5A start with a 72-39 victory over Westwood Friday afternoon and an 86-46 win at Spring Valley Monday. The boys (6-9, 0-2) fell 67-52 to the Redhawks Friday and 76-71 to the Vikings Monday. Blythewood played host to Lugoff-Elgin Wednesday, but […]

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Shannon selected for Blitz

ROCK HILL — Fairfield Central standout TyQuarius Shannon took to the statewide stage this past weekend, representing the Griffins in the SC High School Blitz Junior Showcase bowl game. The game, which features many of the top rising juniors in the state, was held Sunday at South Pointe High School. Shannon, a junior who contributes

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Westwood boys rally for sensational win over Ridge View

BLYTHEWOOD – Ridge View stormed into The Castle Monday night with an eye on going up early on the Westwood basketball team and keeping them behind. The Redhawks had another outcome in mind, and overcame two double-digit deficits to pull off a 64-61 victory over the defending 5A Division I champion Blazers before a packed

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WHS to move to Class 4A in reclassification

COLUMBIA – The SCHSL (South Carolina High School League) has released its realignment classifications that will be in effect for 2026-2028 high schools in the state. The realignment is made every two years in an effort to level competition between high schools in the state. Westwood High School is moving down from Class 5A to

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Griffins rally in holiday tourney

WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central boys’ basketball team proved their resilience over the winter break, bouncing back from a narrow opening-round loss to secure back-to-back wins and finish with a 2-1 record in holiday tournament action. The Griffins opened the tournament on Dec. 27 with a defensive battle against Burke High School. In a game

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