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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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BHS, WHS XC teams finish on top

COLUMBIA – The last week was a big one for both the Blythewood and Westwood cross country teams. Both programs competed in the Lugoff-Elgin Invitational on Oct. 10. The Blythewood boys finished second overall, while the Redhawks boys came in at third. The Lady Bengals took home fifth place, and the Lady Redhawks had a […]

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Bengals surrender to undefeated Sumter

SUMTER – Blythewood looked to put a blemish on Sumter’s undefeated record Friday night and extend their own win streak to six games, but Sumter had other plans. The Bengals led 10-0 after a quarter, but Sumter proved to be too much down the stretch and powered their way to a 29-17 win. The loss

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Lady Bengals Golf tops region

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood girls golf had a historic showing en route to their Region 5A title. Ella Stalvey topped the team with a 72 and was the overall medalist. Lindsey Hoile was first runner-up with a 75, and Parker Stalvey was right behind her with a 76. Cori Langford shot a 77 and Lizzie Madden

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Blythewood Tennis hits hard

BLYTHEWOOD – After a tough loss to AC Flora last week, Lady Bengals Tennis bounced back with a 6-0 win over Sumter on Oct. 4 and 6-0 win over Lugoff-Elgin on Oct. 9. Erica Zipple and Sophie Carlton picked up 6-0, 6-0 wins against Sumter. Jordan Slagle defeated Burgess Dubose 6-1, 6-0. Courtney Lee and

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Lady Bengal Cheer places 3rd

LEXINGTON – The Lady Bengal Competitive Cheerleading team finished 3rd place out of 17 teams at the Battle at the Bluff at River Bluff High School on Saturday, Oct. 6. They compete Oct. 17 in the Viking Invitational at Spring Valley High School and the Wildcat Invitational at Lexington High School on Oct. 20.

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