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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 baseball ends season

SUMTER – Four days after suffering an embarrassing 11-0, 6-inning loss to Blythewood High School in its District VI tournament opener in the 5A state playoffs on Tuesday at Riley Park, Sumter High School’s varsity baseball team turned the tables on the Bengals Saturday as three Gamecock pitchers combined to hurl a 2-hitter in a […]

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River Bluff ends Bengal playoff run

IRMO – Emily Babbitt’s first-inning line-drive down the leftfield line escaped the reach of River Bluff left fielder Kendal Shealy Monday afternoon. The hit to open the action in the 5A District VI Tournament game was strong and far enough for Babbitt to circle around the bases. Her inside-the-park home run gave Blythewood a 1-0

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BHS, WHS tennis end seasons

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood boys’ tennis team ended their 2018 season last week with a 2 – 4 loss to Spring Valley. Spring Valley opened the match with wins in their first three individual match-ups. Shyam Gonesh Baku kicked off the night with a straight-set victory for the Vikings, and Abli Nair and Chase Brantley

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Walk-off single pushes Green Wave past Bengals

SUMMERVILLE – Senior Audrey Pope’s walk-off single sent Sarah Barnhill across the plate in the 10th inning to give the Green Wave a 6-5 victory over Blythewood in the Class AAAAA Softball playoffs. Summerville (21-6) hosted the Bengals April 28 for the second playoff game for both teams. The victory gives the Green Wave home-field

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