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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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Two Griffin wrestlers move to Upper State Qualifiers

COLUMBIA- The Fairfield Central Griffins did not qualify for the South Carolina High School League 3A State Dual in the program’s returning season, but they will be sending two competitors to the State Individual Upper State qualifying. Marquvious Byrd took home third place in Region 3A at the 106-pound weight class, and Zacchbius Johnson claimed […]

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Eagles blister Knights

BATESBURG – The Richard Winn boys saw their girls take care of business against the King Academy Knights on Friday, and when their chance came, they followed suit with another four quarters of total domination. King was outmatched from the very beginning, and the Eagles had no problems taking home a 71-22 win. The Eagles

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South Pointe squeaks by Westwood girls

ROCK HILL – Friday night on Senior Night, the Westwood Lady Redhawks blew the doors off of the Lancaster Bruins. Unique Drake had 36 points, five assists and six rebounds, which was good enough to lock up an easy 78-47 win. They looked to continue their season of dominance on Tuesday night against South Pointe.

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Griffins split games with Cyclones

CHESTER – The season may not end with any wins for the Fairfield Central basketball team, but will end with promise for the future. The Griffins lost big Tuesday to Chester, getting in an early hole and falling by a 95-39 score. Early on, the shots weren’t falling for either team. Dorrien Bagley hit an early three-pointer

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Bengal wrestling ends at State Duals

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood wrestling squad headed into the South Carolina High School League 5A State Duals as a number four-seed, and in the first round they drew the aggressive Ashley Ridge Foxes. The Foxes were nearly perfect, en route to a 54-15 first round victory against the Bengals. The Bengals suffered three pin-fall losses

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