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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 Teacher nominated for Harris History Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Mr. Scott Auspelmyer of Blythewood High School was nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award by Coastal Carolina University. The Harris History Teacher of the Year award is awarded to one middle and high school teacher annually. The two national winners will be chosen by a team of teachers and historians. Nominees’ work […]

Sports

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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Gallman wins state poster econtest

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School freshman Emiya Gallman’s poster “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life” has been named by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District as the state winner in the 7th-9th Grade Division of the Conservation Poster Contest.   Gallman’s poster received an Honorable Mention in the national competition. Gallman will be honored at

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10 Inducted into Order of the Bengal

BLYTHEWOOD – The third class of the Blythewood High School Education Foundation Order of the Bengal was inducted Thursday, April 12 at Doko. The purpose of the Order of the Bengal recognizes individuals in the Blythewood community, outstanding Bengal alumni, and current or former faculty and staff who have significantly and positively contributed to Blythewood

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