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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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Bengals avenge Spring Valley loss

COLUMBIA – Two days after coming up short against Spring Valley on Senior Night, Blythewood turned the tables on the Vikings at their home park Thursday night. The Bengals opened the game with an 8-run first inning and held on for an 11-5 victory to close out the regular season tied for fourth place in […]

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Local soccer players are Midlands’ stat leaders

COLUMBIA – This year’s final regular season list of Midlands’ soccer leaders was released Saturday, and it was speckled with players from the Blythewood community. Lady Redhawk Jada Pearson earned a spot on the list with 24 points, 11 goals and two assists. Clash of the Carolina selection, Loranna Austin finished a couple spots below

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Bojangles Track and Field Classic

COLUMBIA – This weekend at the Bojangles Track and Field Classic, the Westwood Redhawks 4x100M brought home gold and, in the process, set a new state record. The team of Torran Goings, Dermonti Romney, Montre Miller and Trini Feggett clocked a 40.96, and nearly finished an entire second ahead of second place Fayette County. The

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BHS LAX headed to Round 2

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Lacrosse hosted River Bluff in the first round of the state playoffs in dominating fashion. Blythewood sent the Gators back to Lexington with a 3-7 loss. Above, Sophomore Ryan Williams (13) defends a River Bluff pass. Below, senior Matthew Clary (7) battles for position.

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Battle of the Cats

BLYTHEWOOD – The Lady Bengals lost 2-4 to Lexington Tuesday night in a region matchup in Blythewood. Lexington leads the region and bested Blythewood 2-0 earlier in the season. Blythewood looks to rebound Friday at White Knoll. Above, senior Loranna Austin (11) works her defender. Sophomore Ariana Paez (3), below, passes upfield.

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