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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 Bengals shut out River Bluff in 4th

LEXINGTON – After a week-opening home loss against Irmo, the Lady Bengals hit the road and sought to end their week on a good note against the River Bluff Gators. The regional opponents battled to a first-half tie, but the second half was all Bengals, and Blythewood notched the 42-24 win. At the end of […]

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Lady Griffin defense smothers Keenan

COLUMBIA – The Fairfield Central Lady Griffins began their week with a close 53-46 loss against a 6-1 Newberry Bulldog team, but Friday they got back into the win column against the Keenan Raiders. With the 51-46 win over Keenan, the Lady Griffins have now won two of their last three. Keenan got off to

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Bengals trounce Gators

LEXINGTON – The Blythewood Lady Bengals led off the night against River Bluff in a dominating defensive performance, and the boys, not to be outdone, followed with a stellar performance. The first half was closely was contested, but the Bengals proved to be too much and trounced River Bluff 77-56. River Bluff jumped out to

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Richard Winn falls short in comeback

WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn boys did not have the same success as the girls in the opening the day of their Truvista Christmas Tournament. The South Aiken Crusaders hopped out to lead and did not let up until they had the 58-47 win. Richard Winn scored the game’s first bucket but did not hit

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Lady Bengals come up short against Irmo

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood girls kept it close against Irmo Tuesday night, but came up short in the final stretch. The Bengals came within seven points of pulling even with the Yellow Jackets with three minutes left. Blythewood had several opportunities and several looks to the basket, but was hesitant with shooting and fell 46-37.

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