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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...

Richland County Woman Faces Kidnapping, Fraud Charges

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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...

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:...

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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After best season in program history, Westwood baseball hands reins to Pickett

Worthy Evans / December 30, 2025

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood baseball team closed out its 2025 season showing much improvement over the last several years. New head coach Tyrin Pickett looks to keep the Redhawks in the right direction. Pickett succeeds Nate Caldwell, who led Westwood baseball for the last three years. After posting two 7-win seasons, Caldwell’s Redhawks went 11-13 […]

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Fairfield Central moves to 1A in SCHSL reclassification

Staff / December 30, 2025

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) has released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for 2026–2028 for South Carolina high schools. The realignment is made every two years in an effort to level competition between high schools in the state. Fairfield Central High School is one of seven 2A schools

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Blythewood boys, girls sweep Chapin

Worthy Evans / December 18, 2025

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood boys basketball team never fell behind Chapin in a 56-52 victory Tuesday night, but a fourth-quarter defensive slide nearly gave the Eagles an opportunity to steal a win. Donovan Mickle led the Bengals with 13 points and Elijah Major scored 11, but the late-game slide that caused turnovers and defensive lapses

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Bengals wrestling sweeps duals, girls win title

Staff / December 18, 2025

BLYTHEWOOD – It was a banner week for the Blythewood High School wrestling program, as both the men’s and women’s squads went undefeated in mid-week action, culminating in a tournament championship for the Lady Bengals. Lady Bengals Take Gold The women’s team traveled to Greenwood on Friday, Dec. 12, for the Greenwood Ladies Round Robin

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Eagles stumble, eye rebound at King

Staff / December 18, 2025

WINNSBORO – After a double-digit win over Anderson Christian on Dec. 9, Richard Winn’s boys hit their first roadblock of the season: Laurens Academy. On Richard Winn’s home court, Laurens downed the Eagles 44-26 for their first loss of the young season. Senior Bennett Nicholson led Eagle scorers with 15 points. Walker Blackwelder had a