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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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Future Ballers

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s softball team held its annual youth summer camp June 11 – 13. Campers in grades 1 through 8 received instruction from current and former players and the Bengal coaching staff.

Schools

Blythewood High School Class of 2018

Principal’s Scholars Matthew Jacob Adams, Romeo Brison Rentez Adams, Eugene Kinard Addison Jr., Christian Derek Bura-ay Aguilar, Cyrus Hokuhoailonamaikalani Aki, Quentin Antwan Anderson, Keith Alexander Anderson-Salters, Nicolas Alexander Ariail, Cathleen Nicole Armstrong, Eyonnie Ashawnday Artis, Jared Elizabeth Artz, Ashlynn Marie Augustus, Catherine Loranna Austin, Taylor Imani Averette, Elexander Eliud Baez, La’Shey Yvonne Barnes, Kiersten Nicole

Sports

Bengals named All-State

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School’s Aidan Shay and his Lady Bengal counterpart, Loranna Austin, led the pack of 40 midlands players named to South Carolina Coaches All-State Soccer Teams. Shay, a team captain, tallied 34 points on 10 goals and four assists. Austin racked up 21 points this season with eight goals and five assists.

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Lucas earns All-State honors

BLYTHEWOOD – Landon Lucas was a pivotal piece of the Blythewood baseball program this season and for his work he has received an All-State selection.  Lucas batted .398 this season with six home runs, eight doubles and 30 RBIs. He also got the job done on the mound for the Bengals. He had four wins

Sports

Braswell headed to Syracuse

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Bengals basketball standout Robert Braswell made the announcement Sunday that come this fall he will be taking his talents to college basketball powerhouse Syracuse University. Braswell selected to play for Syracuse Hall-of-Famer and national title winning coach Jim Boeheim over Oklahoma State and Massachusetts. Braswell averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals

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