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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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Spring Valley bests Redhawks

COLUMBIA – Senior athlete Noah Jennings returned a fumble for a touchdown and Dylon O’Neal and Sanah Ferguson rushed for two scores, but it was not enough to stop Spring Valley from rushing past Westwood at Harry Parone Stadium Friday night. Spring Valley’s Evan Javis rushed for two touchdowns, Aden Jones rushed for a TD […]

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Griffins open 2022 seasons

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central opened their tennis, volleyball and cross country seasons earlier this week. Griffin girls’ tennis and volleyball teams traveled to Chester on Wednesday for 5 p.m. matches. The cross-country team hit the ground in Chapin on Wednesday. Scores were not available at press time. Volleyball hosts Richland Northeast tonight (Aug. 25) at

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Griffins blow out Carvers Bay in opener

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central opened their 2022 football season in style – it was a blowout. A 62-14 blowout. The Griffins, a Class AA school, far outmatched the Class A Carvers Bay team Region out of Hemingway. Freshman quarterback Cameron McMillon threw for 315 yards and 5 touchdowns, with 18 completions in 23 attempts. Fairfield

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Eagles defeat York Prep, fall to King

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Volleyball hosted King Academy on Tuesday for their home opener and their first region game of the season. Richard Winn took the first set 25-20, but dropped the second and third set 28-26 and 25-23. They won the fourth set 25-13 to force a fifth, deciding set. After an early lead,

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BHS announces baseball interim head coach

BLYTHEWOOD – Last week, Blythewood High School announced that former assistant baseball coach Dolan Crolley had been named the team’s interim head coach for the 2022-2023 season. The announcement followed head coach Banks Faulkner’s resignation on August 4. Faulkner, who served as head coach of the Bengals for six years, accepted a position at Newberry

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