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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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Griffins battle back to edge Liberty in playoff thriller

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WINNSBORO – It wasn’t how they started, it was how they finished that defined the Griffins on Monday night. In a tough opening round of the state playoffs, Fairfield Central overcame a double-digit halftime deficit to secure a 48-46 win over the No. 3 seeded Liberty Red Devils. For much of the first half, it […]

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Third quarter surge carries Westwood to 66-23 win

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BLYTHEWOOD – From the tip-off, a dialed-in Westwood girls basketball team dominated Conway at the Castle Tuesday night. In the opening round of the 5A Division 2 playoffs, the Redhawks jumped to a 17-2 lead by the end of the first quarter, overcame a lapse in the second half, and rolled to a 66-23 win

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Scholar Athlete of the Year

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WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central senior Krishi Patel, center, was recognized at the Griffins’ basketball game last week for being named WACH Fox’s Scholar Athlete of the Year. A multi-sport athlete at Fairfield Central, Patel is a member of the Griffins’ football and soccer teams. The award is a part of WACH Fox’s Friday Night Rivals

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Eagles sweep region tourney, set sights on SCISA state title

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GREENWOOD – If there were any doubts about who ruled the region this year, the Richard Winn Academy Eagles erased them in dramatic fashion this past weekend. After clinching the regular-season region title early last week, the Eagles claimed the Region Tournament Championship, punctuated by a buzzer-beater in the finals. The Eagles’ journey to the

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Mavericks tap Puckett to lead softball program

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WINNSBORO – Midlands STEM Charter School is looking to a local legend to help build its softball program from the ground up. The school announced this week the hiring of Carsten Puckett as Head Softball Coach, bringing a resume defined by historic firsts and elite-level experience to the Winnsboro campus. Puckett’s name is well-known in

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