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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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Silver Foxes hold off Lady Bengals

BLYTHEWOOD – LaKyra Weeks sank the front end of a pair of foul shots. Alexis Mims stepped up to the foul line and delivered on both of her free throws. Keke Jackson found her way into the paint and got a quick bucket just before the first-quarter buzzer. That’s how the Blythewood girls finished the […]

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Redhawks and Bengals dual at the Castle

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood welcomed 10 high schools over the Christmas break for their third annual Clash at the Castle Tournament. The Redhawks won four duals over the two-day tournament, but Lugoff-Elgin claimed the crown when all was said and done.   The Demons cruised to the championship round, and easily picked apart the Camden Bulldogs,

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Bengals, Griffins, Redhawks earn All-Midlands Honors

COLUMBIA – ‘Tis the Holiday Season, and that means it’s time for the annual release of The State’s All-Midlands High School Football Team. Westwood defensive back Dermonti Romney earned first team honors with 52 tackles and three interceptions. Romney was just one of a slew of Westwood, Blythewood and Fairfield players to earn All-Midlands honors.

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Eagles have tough run in Christmas Tournament

WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Eagles looked to bounce back on day two of their TruVista Christmas Tournament against the Holly Hill Raiders after a tough loss on day one. The Raiders had different plans and handed the Eagles a 51-45 loss, dropping RWA to 0-2 at the end of tournament play. Richard Winn had

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Lady Eagles top TruVista Tournament

WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn Lady Eagles tipped off the first game of the TruVista Christmas Tournament in dominant fashion against South Aiken, and that momentum carried over to day two. Richard Winn’s defense crippled the Holly Hill Raiders early, and they cruised to a 51-30 win, their second 20-plus point win in a row.

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