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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 girls take State runner-up spot

LEXINGTON — It took a record day for the Lexington girls golf team to get past defending 5A state champion Blythewood Tuesday afternoon Oct. 26 at the Country Club of Lexington. The Bengals turned in a score of 610 over the two-round, 36-hole tournament on the Par-72 course. That total was 11 shots less than […]

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Blazers best Bengals in defensive stalemate

BLYTHEWOOD – After a halftime 0-0 stalemate, Blythewood and Ridge View offenses gave it their best shot in the opening of second-half action Friday night. The Blazers came through with a 1-yard Andre Washington touchdown run, then blanked the Bengals for the rest of the way in a 7-0 shutout at Westwood High School’s District

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Royal Bengals

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood High School held its homecoming on Oct. 2 in their home opener against Northwestern High School, Homecoming King Joshua Burrell and Queen Abby Jones, both pictured center, were crowned during the game. Runners up were Jordan Burrell, left, and Gail Ramos, right.

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Blythewood falls to Northwestern in home opener

BLYTHEWOOD – The lack of practice time in the COVID-19 – affected high school football season showed in Blythewood’s Region 4-5A opener against Northwestern Friday night. Passes fell short. Footballs fell from hands at key moments. And the Trojans’ two fourth-quarter scores did the Bengals in in a 19-7 defeat at District 2 Stadium. “It’s

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Bengals are Threepeat Region Champs

BLYTHEWOOD – It’s a Threepeat for Lady Bengals tennis. They finished region play Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over Spring Valley to secure their third consecutive region championship. Hannah Myers (6-0, 6-1), Sophie Carlton (7-5, 3-6, (10-6)), Emma Carlton (6-1, 6-0), Rachel Truitt (6-1, 6-0), and Elizabeth Crawford (7-5, 6-2) picked up singles wins.

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