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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 run in Pelican’s Invitational

LEXINGTON – Blythewood Cross Country’s season is officially underway. The teams competed in the Pelican’s Invitational on Tuesday at Lexington High School. Out of 18 teams competing, Blythewood’s boys team placed sixth overall. Freshman Jacob Powell finished first for the Bengals and in 16th place overall at 17:54.50. He was followed by Spencer Shealy (21st) […]

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Fairfield Cross Country pulls third place in Chapin

CHAPIN – Fairfield Central Cross Country hit the ground running in Chapin last Wednesday. Both Griffin teams pulled a solid third place finish against Chapin, Dutch Fork and Gray Collegiate. White Knoll’s girls team also ran in the contest. The Griffin girls were led by Jurnee Warren, who finished 15th overall with a time of

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Griffins pull off second-half comeback win

KERSHAW – For the first time since 2017, Fairfield Central sits at 2-0. After a home opener blowout against Carvers Bay in Week 0, the Griffins took to Kershaw to face Andrew Jackson in their second non-region bout of the season. Down 13-21 at halftime, Fairfield Central’s defense stifled the Andrew Jackson offense in the

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Eagles soar in season opener

WINNSBORO – Donning blue jerseys on white pants, the Richard Winn Academy Eagles walked two-by-two from their locker room to the West end zone of Ruff Field before wrecking through the banner onto the field to open their 8-man football season against the Laurens Academy Crusaders on Friday, Aug. 26. Eagles Head Coach Paul Brigman

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Ridge View bests Bengals in opener

COLUMBIA – Blythewood’s and Ridge View’s season-opening football game Friday night evolved into a battle between which team could overcome first-game mistakes. Amid turnovers, turnovers that negated turnovers, incompletions, and penalties, the Blazers capitalized enough to come away with a 21-victory over the Bengals at Blazer Stadium. “It seemed like every time we had the

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