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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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Eagles win with buzzer beater

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WINNSBORO – The Richard Winn boys’ basketball team lost to Whitmire on Monday, but Tuesday, on the second of their two-game home stretch, they picked up a thrilling win over Thomas Sumter. With time expiring, Hudson Wade hit a dagger of a three-pointer to give Richard Winn a 47-46 win. The first two quarters belonged […]

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Bengals split games with Blazers

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COLUMBIA – The Zeke Washington led Blythewood boys’ basketball team as they dominated the Ridge View Blazers in this year’s season opener. Thanks to an instrumental 29-5 run, the Bengals claimed a dominant 75-56 win in their first meeting. The Blazers had their shot at redemption on Tuesday, and they did not spoil the opportunity.

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Griffins struggle in early season

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NEWBERRY – Fairfield Central opened their Tuesday night road game at Willie L. Scott Sr. Gym against the Newberry Bulldogs and ended the first quarter with a 15-14 advantage, but it would not last. The hosting Bulldogs went on a 27-to-eight point run in the second quarter. The Griffins could not recover from the devastating

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Vikings’ defense too much for Westwood

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  COLUMBIA – Spring Valley and the Westwood boys went shot for shot for most of Tuesday night’s game. The Vikings defense proved slightly better, at least in the third quarter. The Redhawks were outscored 16-9 in the third, and while Russell Jones Jr. scored 21 points, the Vikings came out on top 68-58 at

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Ridge View bests Lady Bengals

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COLUMBIA – The Blythewood Lady Bengals did not fare well in their first contest against the Ridge View Blazers. The Bengals had no answers as the Lady Blazers cruised to an easy 56-34 victory, never relinquishing the lead. Tuesday, the Bengals set to the road for another crack at the Blazers, but again things did

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