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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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Lucas named to All-USA Team

BLYTHEWOOD – Just a week after winning the fan vote for The State’s player of the year and being selected for their All-Midlands team, Landon Lucas has been named to the American Family Insurance All-USA South Carolina Second team.

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Bengal soccer standouts earn All-Midlands honors

COLUMBIA – This week Lady Bengal soccer standout and Coastal Carolina signee Loranna Austin was voted onto the All-Midlands soccer team by a panel at The State. Austin scored 11 goals this season and assisted on six more scores. Austin’s counterpart on the boy’s side, Aidan Shay also received enough votes to make the All-Midlands

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Bengals Still Reppin’

ANDERSON – Logan Shay, left, and Devin Shepard, center, represented Blythewood last Saturday in the North-South Soccer Classic game at T.L. Hanna High School. Shay, who was selected as Captain for the South, had a goal and assist in the South’s win 5-2 and was named team MVP following the game.

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Lucas voted The State’s Player of the Year

COLUMBIA – Landon Lucas made quite the impression on the baseball diamond this season, and for his hard work, earned the most fan votes for The State newspaper’s Player of the Year. Lucas held an excellent .390 average with six home runs, 31 RBIs and went 5-1 on the mound with a 2.29 ERA. Lucas’

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Finney invited to try out for US National Training Team

BLYTHEWOOD – The summer of 2018 is shaping up well for both former and current members of the Blythewood Bengal family. First, former Bengal Jordyn Adams was picked up in the first round of the MLB draft, and then volleyball standout Colleen Finney received an invitation to the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team Roster.

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