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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

High School Sports

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Lady Redhawks blaze past Ridge View

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Lady Redhawks keep rolling through the latter half of their schedule, and Friday night they added yet another win to the record. The Redhawks absorbed every blow Ridge View Blazers had and pulled out a 63-57 win. After the win, Westwood’s record sits at 17-1, and 5-0 in Region 4-3A play. […]

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Belton joins 1K point club

BLYTHEWOOD – Mya Belton’s team-high 16 points against Ridge View on Friday were good enough to put her in the history books.  The senior forward became just the second Redhawk in program history to topple the 1,000-point mark. Teammate Unique Drake became the first to hit 1,000 points just a couple of weeks ago.

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Griffins drop two in a row

WINNSBORO – The Chester boys’ basketball team knew they were playing their chief rival on Friday night, but they didn’t act like it. Chester blew a close game open with an outstanding third-quarter performance on the way to a 90-67 victory over Fairfield Central. The Griffins kept it close in the first half as the

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Eagles fall to Crusaders

LAURENS – Richard Winn downed Laurens Academy in their first matchup, and Friday night they looked to take the season sweep in Laurens. The Laurens’ defense decided the game late, and the Crusaders tied the season series with a 45-33 win. A staunch defensive battle in the first quarter fell in the favor of the

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How Cool – BHS Baseball receive AC donation

How Cool – It should be a little more comfortable in the Blythewood High School baseball press box this spring thanks to a new ductless system Mitsubishi heating and cooling unit donated by J. B. Facemire, owner of Mountain Air Heating & Cooling on Hardscrabble Road. Head baseball coach Banks Faulkner, left, was on hand

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