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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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Westwood’s playoff run dashed

TAYLORS – Westwood upset number-one seeded North August last week, but this week their playoff run and their season came to an end with a 48-15 loss to the Eastside Eagles. The Redhawks, despite a very tough schedule, improved their record from 2-9 last season to 6-6 this year. The Dan Morgan led Eagles came […]

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Griffins continue championship push

WINNSBORO – Fairfield needed to knock off Newberry (10-1) to keep their hopes of a 3A State tittle alive, and it went down to the wire like the first time these two faced off back in week 5. This time the Griffins came out on top in a 14-7 defensive clinic. “Anytime your defense is

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Blythewood VB rolls to Round 3

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Lady Bengals could not have asked for much more regular season success, and Thursday they carried that momentum over into their post-season opener against the Stratford Knights. The Knights battled, but ultimately the Bengals just had too much weaponry and finished off with a straight set victory. Stratford kept it close

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Blythewood churns out D1 commits

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Bengals have always been well represented in the ranks of major collegiate athletics, and two more Bengals are headed off to Division I volleyball programs. Bengal volleyball standouts Gabby Waden and Isabella “Bella” Bell are both committed to fill in the ranks of the Southeastern Conference. “There are no words to

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Bengals and Redhawks take region titles

BLYTHEWOOD – The Bengals volleyball squad wrapped up their regular season Thursday with a straight-set win over Spring Valley. Blythewood clinched their fourth consecutive region 5-5A title and number 10 in the past 11 years. The Mary Hall led Bengals wrapped up the regular season with a 27-7-3 record and dominated regional play with an

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