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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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BHS shuts out Northwestern, Rock Hill

ROCK HILL – The Blythewood baseball team recorded two shutouts on the road Friday and Monday. On Friday at Northwestern, Bengals pitcher Ben Blackwell gave up three hits in five innings and struck out nine, and Alex Simmons and John Rollings combined for an 8-0 shutout of the Trojans. Landon Penfield doubled and batted in […]

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Bengals fall to Fort Mill, Lexington

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Lacrosse dropped a non-region game 16-5 to Fort Mill on Tuesday. The loss comes on the heels of a 16-4 region loss to Lexington last week. The Bengals will host Aiken on Friday for more non-conference action.

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Eagles notch three more wins

WINNSBORO – Over the past week of diamond duels, RWA Coach Paul Brigman’s varsity baseball team has outscored their three opponents 42-22 runs. The Eagles’ bats have been hot, cranking out 43 hits to their opponents 15. The three victories over Newberry (14-9) on March 25, Wardlaw (15-0) on March 28, and PAC (13-6) on

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Eagles fall to Wardlaw

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn softball hosted region foe Wardlaw on Monday and surrendered a 2-10 loss. They were set to host Great Falls Wednesday, but scores were not available at press time. The Eagles will host Fountain Inn Christian tonight. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.

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WHS soccer suffers first region losses

COLUMBIA – The Redhawks dropped a lopsided contest at A.C. Flora last Tuesday, which was played with only one official.  This unusual and questionably illegal circumstance actually robbed the Redhawks of their greatest defensive strength, but was a good learning experience for the team as they continue to build the program.  On Thursday night, the

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