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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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Ridge View bests Lady Bengals

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Lady Bengals did not fare well in their first contest against the Ridge View Blazers. The Bengals had no answers as the Lady Blazers cruised to an easy 56-34 victory, never relinquishing the lead. Tuesday, the Bengals set to the road for another crack at the Blazers, but again things did […]

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Cardinal Newman gets past Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s two-point loss to Dorman in the 5A state championship game last season is far, far in the past. For Zeke Washington as well as the Bengals, that’s a good thing. Even though the Bengals fell to Cardinal Newman 38-35 in the Blythewood Jamboree Nov. 21, Washington said his team knows it has

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Greiner added to Detroit Tigers’ roster

DETROIT – Former Bengal and Gamecock baseball standout Grayson Greiner has it made to the majors. Greiner was called-up to the Detroit Tiger’s 40-man roster on Monday to protect him from inclusion in Major League Baseball’s Rule Five Draft. Greiner has 26 homeruns, 261 hits and 123 RBIs in 309 minor league games. He has

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Yea Team!

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Bengal Cheer team started off the season winning the Viking Invitational at Spring Valley High School in early October. Last weekend they finished seventh in the state at the 5A State Championship competition. The Bengals entered the competition seeded in the 10th position, looking to improve on their school-best 9th place finish

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Bengal athletes commit to continuing careers at collegiate level

BLYTHEWOOD – Matthew Owens, son of David and Rachel Perkins, announced his intentions to continue his lacrosse career at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Owens, a midfielder for Blythewood, has been a varsity captain for the past four years and is a three time All-Region selection.  He will look to help the Bengals

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