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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

Photos provided by Richland County Sheriff's Department COLUMBIA — A 41-year-old woman is facing a laundry list of charges after...

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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Bengals open region with 3 straight shutouts

March 19, 2026

BLYTHEWOOD — After a dominant 2025 campaign, the Blythewood girls soccer team has found its rhythm early in the new season. They currently sit at 3-0 in region play following their 3-0 win over Lugoff-Elgin on Tuesday night. The Bengals (4-2) are currently riding a 3-game winning streak, having outscored region opponents 17-0 over the […]

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Poole Gets Win 500

March 19, 2026

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood head baseball coach Travis Poole earned his 500th career coaching victory March 10 as the Bengals opened the 2026 season with a win over Westwood High School. Poole, now in his third year leading the Blythewood program, entered the 2026 campaign with an overall career record of 497-264. Under Poole’s leadership, the

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Griffins come from behind for win over Eau Claire

March 19, 2026

WINNSBORO — The Fairfield Central baseball team capped off a gritty comeback with a 9-5 win over Eau Claire on Tuesday night. After falling behind 5-0 in the first inning, the Griffins did not fold. Instead, they put up a five-run second inning to tie the game, fueled by walks from Mason Jackson-Nellums, Bentley Trapp

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Westwood claims first boys state championship in school history

March 12, 2026

COLUMBIA—Greenville broke out to an 18-4 lead on the Westwood basketball team in the first quarter of the 5A Division 2 state final. By the second quarter at Colonial Life Arena Thursday night, the Redhawks began to turn the tide. Westwood rattled the defending 5A Division 2 champion Red Raiders with a full-court press, while

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Blythewood girls shut down Wando for second straight state title

March 12, 2026

COLUMBIA—Blythewood’s girls basketball team fell behind early against Wando Friday night at Colonial Life Arena. That deficit didn’t bother the Bengals for long. They quickly overcame an 8-point deficit and used their pressure defense to finish with a 68-44 victory that clinched the team’s second straight 5A Division I state championship. “It’s definitely surreal,” head