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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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Win $200 in The Voice’s Bracket Challenge

Staff / March 12, 2026

BLYTHEWOOD – The Madness is just around the corner, and you could capitalize on that by winning some extra cash in The Voice’s NCAA Men’s Bracket Challenge, which can be found on the back page of the March 19 issue. The winner of the contest will be presented two $100 bills after the April 8 […]

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Westwood eyes revenge in State Title game

Worthy Evans / March 5, 2026

FLORENCE—In new territory, the third-seeded Westwood boys basketball team got off to a shaky start Friday night against top-seeded Goose Creek in the 5A Division 2 lower state championship game at the Florence Center. The end result was what counted. The Redhawks, playing in the semifinals for the first time, pushed through that shaky start

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Bengal girls secure shot at second straight title

Worthy Evans / March 5, 2026

NEWBERRY—For the first time in 90 minutes of basketball action at Newberry High School Friday night, Chase Thomas could relax a little. The Blythewood senior and South Carolina State signee grabbed a defensive rebound in the closing seconds of their upper state championship game against Mauldin and scooted down the right side of the court

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Eagles win sporting clay SCISA title

Staff / March 5, 2026

CAMDEN – The Richard Winn Senior Varsity girls’ sporting clay squad is coming home with a state trophy. The Eagles hit the mark on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Hermitage Sporting Grounds in Camden, securing the 2026 SCISA State Sporting Clay Championship. The trio of Abby Lewis, Charlotte Lewis, and Emmaleigh McInvaille bested their 2025

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Eagles stifle Holly Hill, punch ticket to SCISA state final

Staff / February 26, 2026

COLUMBIA – The Richard Winn girls have officially punched their ticket to the state finals following a defensive masterclass on Tuesday night when they secured a 50–42 win over Holly Hill Academy in the SCISA Class 1A semifinals at Cardinal Newman School. Head coach Joe Pitt praised his team’s poise and discipline, particularly during a