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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

Bengal soccer falls to Cardinal Newman, Dutch Fork

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Soccer hit the field in the Nike Palmetto Cup at Saluda Shoals over Spring Break. The Bengals tied with Clover, 1-1, beat Gilbert, 3-1, and Hanahan, 4-0, and dropped a game to Cardinal Newman (1-4). The Bengals were back in action in Blythewood Tuesday night against region foe Dutch Fork. The Silver

Sports

Bengals win Diamond Invitational

BLYTHEWOOD – Going into the South Carolina Diamond Invitational tournament, Blythewood head coach Banks Faulkner said the Bengals needed to work on defense. The Bengals pre-tournament work was in display throughout the weekend, and it brought them to an 8-5 victory over Summerville Sunday in the championship game. It’s the third SCDI win for the

Sports

SC Diamond Invitational kicks off Thursday

BLYTHEWOOD – It’s Spring Break at Blythewood High School, and while students enjoy their much needed vacation, baseball teams and fans from around the state are gathering in Blythewood for the 2018 South Carolina Diamond Invitational (SCDI). This year’s field is as stout as ever and boasts four former SCDI champions, including the reigning 2017

Schools

“Vee” gets 7th Senior Teacher of Year nod

BLYTHEWOOD – For the seventh consecutive year, Blythewood High School Environmental Studies teacher Michael “Vee” Varnadore was voted as the Senior Teacher of the Year. “This is truly a blessing — 7 straight years,” Varnadore said. “This is my 33rd year teaching and it just keeps getting better. Hopefully I’ll have another 33 years.” Varnadore’s

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