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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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Miami Dolphins pick Cam Smith in late second round of NFL Draft

COLUMBIA – University of South Carolina cornerback and former Westwood High School standout Cam Smith had to shake off not being drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night, but by night’s end Friday, he knew where he was going. With the 51st pick in the draft, Miami selected Smith. Upon hearing […]

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Eagles pull 2nd place finish in SCISA Class A state finals

SUMTER – The stage was set in Sumter on Saturday, Feb. 25 for a noon tip off in the SCISA Class A State Championship boys’ basketball game. Richard Winn Academy’s varsity team went deep into the playoffs and advanced to the final round against the Faith Christian Knights of Summerville. Despite both teams entering the

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Cyclones best Griffins

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central dropped two games at home to Chester on Dec. 8. The Griffin boys lost a tight 39-44 game to the Cyclones, while girls fell 31-53. Fairfield Central traveled to Lancaster on Wednesday, but scores were not available at press time. They will play at Chester on Friday. The Griffin girls will

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Westwood sweeps Chapin

BLYTHEWOOD – Arden Conyers did have his struggles on the perimeter Tuesday night. The South Carolina basketball signee and Westwood forward went 0-for-7 from behind the 3-pont arc, but that hardly mattered for the Redhawks in their 83-57 win over Chapin. “I came out a little cold. I couldn’t hit nothing, but I still wanted

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Eagles split games with Cambridge

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn’s boys have yet to meet a formidable opponent in the early goings of their 2022 season, outscoring their three opponents 188 – 89. The Eagles defeated Cambridge Academy at home last Friday with their largest win margin thus far. They outscored the Cougars 72-37 to move to 2-0 in region action.

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