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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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Sports

Wando ends Bengal soccer playoff runs

MT. PLEASANT – Last week, both Blythewood soccer programs were bounced from the 5A state playoffs in the second round. The Lady Bengals pummeled South Florence 7-0 in the first round, but the Wando Warriors had too much firepower. The Warriors went up 2-0 in the first half, and added another couple of goals in […]

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Track & field stars qualify for State

The Westwood Boys dominated this weekend’s Class 4A State Track Qualifiers, and took home their second consecutive Region 3-4A Title. Montre Miller, Trini Feggett, Dermonti Romey and Torran Goings won the 4X100 relay championship. Miller was also the 100M champion, Feggett was the 200M and long jump champion and Goings was also part of the

Schools

Environmental Studies hosts Hands-On Science Students

BLYTHEWOOD – The BHS Environmental Studies classes hosted 25 K-7th grade students from the Unlimited School for Hands-On Science April 26. The students participated in a tour through the acreage surrounding BHS, identifying different plants and trees. Malottis Davis, a 2007 BHS graduate and current teacher at UHS, wanted to share her high school experience

Sports

Blythewood lacrosse teams earn post-season awards

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Bengals boys’ lacrosse team was guided by a roster full of talented seniors to the second round of the 5A state playoffs, and now those seniors are receiving their honors for their hard work. Justin Williams not only earned first-team All-State and Lower State honors, but was also named the Lower

Sports

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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