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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

Cardinal Newman gets past Blythewood

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s two-point loss to Dorman in the 5A state championship game last season is far, far in the past. For Zeke Washington as well as the Bengals, that’s a good thing. Even though the Bengals fell to Cardinal Newman 38-35 in the Blythewood Jamboree Nov. 21, Washington said his team knows it has […]

Schools

Bengal singers earn all-state honors

BLYTHEWOOD – Eight Blythewood High singers (a school record) earned All-State honors based on their Nov. 9 auditions at Cayce United Methodist Church. Senior Michaela Catoe (Alto I); Juniors Kathryn Alexander (Alto I), Chandler Bree (Baritone), Lisa Ortuno (Alto I), and Jerry Windhorn (Baritone); Sophomores Marvin Boyd (Bass), Khaleel Hunter (Tenor II), and Jacob Rabino

Photos, Sports

Yea Team!

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Bengal Cheer team started off the season winning the Viking Invitational at Spring Valley High School in early October. Last weekend they finished seventh in the state at the 5A State Championship competition. The Bengals entered the competition seeded in the 10th position, looking to improve on their school-best 9th place finish

Events, Schools

BHS, WHS to sponsor military holiday party

BLYTHEWOOD – For the first time as part of each school’s annual winter service projects, Blythewood High School and Westwood High School are combining efforts to show appreciation for the BHS and WHS Military Families during the upcoming Holiday Season. The military family event, A Red, White and Blue Holiday Party, will be Sunday, Dec.

Sports

Bengal athletes commit to continuing careers at collegiate level

BLYTHEWOOD – Matthew Owens, son of David and Rachel Perkins, announced his intentions to continue his lacrosse career at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Owens, a midfielder for Blythewood, has been a varsity captain for the past four years and is a three time All-Region selection.  He will look to help the Bengals

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