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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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Bengal girl take 1st, boys 2nd at Richland Co. Championships

HOPKINS – Blythewood girls track and field blazed through last week’s’ Richland County Championship, taking first place of eight teams with a score of 261. Spring Valley finished in second at 114. Briana Green was named Richland County Girls MVP with 28 individual points. Green pulled first place finishes in long jump (17-3) and triple […]

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Bengals claim Region 4-5A title

BLYTHEWOOD – With the Region 4-5A championship fresh in hand after an 8-0 win over Northwestern Friday, the Bengals looked to notch their 20th victory of the season Tuesday night. Thunderstorms in the area pushed Blythewood’s home game against Rock Hill to Wednesday. The Blythewood softball team’s game against Spring Valley was moved to Wednesday

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Bengals blank Mauldin, advance

BLYTHEWOOD – On Tuesday, the Blythewood boys got by Region 1-5A second-place opponent Mauldin with a 1-0 victory in the first round. Blythewood’s Terry Watson scored Blythewood’s lone goal with a header in the first half. Carson Brockwell got the assist. Senior Jackson Gouvin had four saves in the game.  On Friday, the Bengals (12-5)

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Bengals beat T.L Hanna in round 1

BLYTHEWOOD – A tornado watch could not stop the top-seeded Bengals from toppling T.L. Hanna in the first round of the SC High School League’s 5A State playoffs on Monday. After a delayed start, the Yellow Jackets struck first and held a 1-0 lead through the first half. With just under 30 minutes remaining in

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Bengal LAX falls in second round

LEXINGTON – Blythewood Lacrosse was bumped from the Class 5A South Carolina High School League state playoffs last week. After defeating two-seeded St. James 21-16 in the first round of the Lower State bracket, Blythewood, a three seed, returned to the midlands to face Lexington in the second round. The top-seeded Wildcats bested Blythewood 15-8

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