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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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RCSD still investigating BHS threats

BLYTHEWOOD – Several students have been suspended but no criminal charges have been filed after threatening comments were reported at Blythewood High School last week. A student’s email to administrators reported “overhearing threatening comments by several students.” While Richland County sheriff’s deputies have determined that there is “no credible threat to the school building, students, […]

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Blythewood wrestling honors seniors

BLYTHEWOOD – Last week the Blythewood Bengals wrestling squad celebrated their annual senior night and looked to take down the Lexington Wildcats and Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. Lexington, the 2013 State Champs, walloped the Bengals 70-9, but the Bengals rebounded for a 45-30 victory over the Silver Foxes. Then, the Bengals closed out their regular

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Lady Bengals outfoxed by Dutch Fork

LEXINGTON – The Blythewood Lady Bengals took to Lexington on Friday in search of their first regional win of the season, but the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes had other plans. The Bengal offense struggled out of the gates, and Dutch Fork capitalized with a 58-37 win. The Lady Bengals kept it close in a defensive

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Bengals down Dutch Fork

LEXINGTON – Ezekiel Washington’s Blythewood Bengals improved to 18-2 Friday night and bumped their regional record to 9-0 with a win over the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes.  Bryce Thompson and Kerry Eaddy had 13 points apiece for Dutch Fork, but that was not enough to keep the Bengals from a 60-44 victory. The Bengals have

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BHS names Seidel head coach

BLYTHEWOOD – The Richland District Two School Board voted Tuesday to approve Jason Seidel as the new head football coach at Blythewood High School. Seidel takes over the Blythewood program after serving as head coach at Hickory Ridge (NC) High School for two seasons. Seidel, a native of Red Hook, New York, comes to Blythewood

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