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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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Bengals best Vikings in close matchup

BLYTHEWOOD – With a Region V-5A title already clinched, the Blythewood boys needed to close out a win against Spring Valley to finish the region slate 12-0. On Senior Night before a lively crowd at the Blythewood gym, the Vikings made the Bengals work for a 62-59 victory. After getting off to a tepid start, […]

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Seven Bengals announce college plans

BLYTHEWOOD — Blythewood High School recognized seven members of the Class of 2018 as they announced their plans to continue their careers on the collegiate level during the school’s National Signing Day Ceremony on Feb. 7. The student-athletes represented the football, girls’ soccer, and girls’ golf programs. Loranna Austin, daughter of Paul and Catherine Austin,

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Bengals, Redhawks earn SCBCA All-State honors

BLYTHEWOOD – The number one-seeded Blythewood Bengals have rolled into the playoffs, and a major part of that charge came from the dynamic duo of Robert Braswell and Tre Jackson. This week, both earned South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team recognition. Braswell has averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest. Jackson

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BHS student makes NHHB Championships

TIGERVILLE –Blythewood High sophomore Abhimanyu Sailesh finished as runner-up in the 2017 SC State History Bee and Bowl Championships at North Greenville University on Feb. 10. Also representing BHS as a one-man team, he reached the finals of the Bowl Championship, a team competition, as well, after five rounds of preliminaries and a round of semi-finals.  Salilesh also finished as

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Lady Bengals fall to Spring Valley

BLYTHEWOOD – The Lady Bengals closed out their season with a 67-29 loss to the region champion Spring Valley Vikings. Spring Valley jumped out to a big 23-4 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back. Though Blythewood managed to triple that output in the second, the Lady Vikings still outscored them by nine.

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