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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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Griffins dropped from playoffs

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WINNSBORO – Everything seemingly clicked for the Griffins in Thursday’s elimination game against Berea. The Griffins took a 16-1 win in just four innings to advance to a Saturday elimination game against Pendleton. Pendleton took an early lead, putting two runs on the board in each of the first two innings. They added eight in […]

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Bengal softball heads to postseason

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LEXINGTON – In getting ready for Wednesday’s home matchup against Nation Ford to open the District 4 upper state tournament, Blythewood finished out the regular season with a 6-5 loss at River Bluff in eight innings April 27, and a 2-0 shutout victory over A.C. Flora Monday. Blythewood (16-6) trailed River Bluff 4-3 going into

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Griffins teams work in playoffs

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SOFTBALL – Wren defeated Fairfield Central softball in the first round of the SCHSL 3A State tournament on Tuesday with a  19-1 final. The loss puts Fairfield in the elimination game against the loser of Broom/Berea on Friday; Wren faces the winner of that contest.  SOCCER – Fairfield Central faced Seneca in the round 1

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Redhawks blast RNE, prep to open 4A playoffs

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BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood softball team walloped Richland Northeast 17-1 in three innings Thursday to close out the regular season 12-8. Pitchers Annarea Wilson and Makayla Drakeford combined for a no-hit effort on the mound. Azaria Belton led at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in. Jada McConnell, Olivia Burroughs,

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Eagles power through 1st round

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WINNSBORO – The defending 1A SCISA state champion, St. John’s Christian Cavaliers, found the Richard Winn Eagles to be a formidable opponent in Tuesday’s baseball playoff game at RWA’s Billy Ladd Field. Head coach Paul Brigman’s Eagles earned the victory in a convincing 10-2 fashion. Richard Winn entered the playoffs as the #1 seed in

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