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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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Lady Redhawks roll past York

BLYTHEWOOD – Following Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Richland Northeast, the Westwood Girls treaded lightly against York Tuesday night. The Cougars gave little opposition as the Redhawks cruised to a 63-28 victory over their Region 5-4A rivals at the Westwood gym. “With the kids, you try to keep them focused,” Westwood head coach Gregory Bauldrick said. […]

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Bengals continue win streak

LEXINGTON – The Blythewood boys kept up their winning ways in 2018 on Tuesday night against the Lexington Wildcats. The Bengals’ 75-62 win is their third straight in the New Year. The win improved the Bengals to 13-2 on the season and 4-0 in Region 5-5A play. Jonathan Breeland led the Bengals with 20 points,

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Drake hits 1,000 milestone

CHARLESTON – Unique Drake, stand-out Westwood point guard, notched a seriously impressive feat at this year’s Carolina Invitational. Drake became the first Redhawk in school history to score 1,000 points on the court via a 28-point performance against Wyoming East on Dec. 28. Even more impressive, Drake is just a junior. She earned a spot

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Lady Redhawks finish 2-1 in Carolina Invitational

CHARLESTON – While most were prepping for New Year celebrations and overloading themselves with a full slate of college football, the Westwood Lady Redhawks were competing with 64 other teams from across the nation in the Carolina Invitational. Westwood opened up tournament play against with a close loss but rebounded for two consecutive wins to

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Bengals start 2018 with big win

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood boys got four baskets from three different scorers in the first two minutes of the game against Dutch Fork Tuesday night. They never looked back and didn’t let up after a 9-0 start, and shut down their Region V-5A rival 71-47 at Blythewood. Tre’ Jackson led the way with 26 points, Jonathan

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