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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

Substitute teacher arrested for gun on BHS campus

BLYTHEWOOD – A substitute teacher entering Blythewood High School at about 9 a.m. on March 9, was arrested after security...
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Substitute teacher arrested for gun on BHS campus

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Sports

Bengals finish 8th at state

COLUMBIA – Blythewood Cheer finished their season eighth in the state for class 5A, one spot ahead of their 2019 ninth place finish. The team finished the state meet with a 274 score, ahead of Spring Valley (262) and Summerville (251). Lexington High School took the top spot with a 340 score. Chapin came in […]

Community, Schools

Holiday Wishes

BLYTHEWOOD – As a part of their annual Holiday Wishes campaign, Blythewood High School began collecting canned goods for Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB) on Nov. 30. Each of the three companies in the Bengal Battallion set a goal for every student to donate six canned goods, totaling 640 items. Over the course of three weeks,

Sports

Bengals ink plans, receive post-season honors

BLYTHEWOOD – Receiver Joshua Burrell and linebacker DJ Hutcherson were named to the South Carolina Shrine Bowl Roster. The Shrine Bowl was cancelled as a COVID precaution. Burrell and Hutcherson were also recently named to the 5A 2020 South Carolina Football Coaches Association’s All-State team. Burrell and Hutcherson were chosen with a total of seven

Schools

Bengal students to compete at State

BLYTHEWOOD – Students from Blythewood High School (BHS) participated in the 55th Annual National Career Development Association Poetry & Art Contest.  Students were encouraged to submit either poetry or art which reflected the theme “My Future Career-Imagine the Possibilities.”  First, second, and third place winners from Blythewood High School were sent to the state contest

Sports

Bengals Head to State

Blythewood High School Competitive Cheer qualified for a spot in 5A State Championship over the weekend at Dorman High School.  With a score of 276, Blythewood placed eighth out of 26 teams competing. The top 12 teams advance to the State Championship meet. The State Championship will take place at Florence Center on Saturday, Dec.

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