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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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Gabby Waden is WLTX Player of the Week

BLYTHEWOOD – The success for the Bengals’ volleyball program continues to pour in. Not only are the Bengals rolling with a nine-game win streak, but one of their stars, Gabby Waden has been named as the WLTX player of the week. Waden, a budding D-1 player, was honored as a member of The State’s All-Midlands […]

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Lady Bengals continue to dominate

BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Lady Bengals have been shredding through their competition and Lexington High was no exception Thursday. The Bengals improved to 25-7-3 on the year with a 3-1 victory over the Wildcats, and the win also added another notch in their nine-game win streak. Blythewood improved to a perfect 10-0 at home this

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RWA Ushers in First Hall of Fame Class

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy proudly announces the launching of an athletic Hall of Fame. The first annual Hall of Fame induction will take place during halftime of the home football game this Friday, Sept. 12, at Ruff Field. The kickoff for the football game featuring the RWA Eagles versus Charleston Collegiate will be at

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Bengals Take First, Griffins Fourth at Sandhills Meet

COLUMBIA – The Blythewood boys cross country team took first place in a six-team meet at the Sandhills course Sept. 18. The varsity team scored 22 points to outpace Pelion (44 points) and Ridge View (76 points). The boys were led by Mike Lantz, who finished first overall with a time of 16:20. Other top

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Griffins Hold of Late Westwood Rally

BLYTHEWOOD – The Redhawks of Westwood High School had some high expectations coming into their 2013 season opener, hosting the Fairfield Central Griffins, the defending Class 2A upper state champs. But in spite of jumping out to an early 7-0 lead on the Griffins, the Redhawks could not find the combination to crack the Fairfield

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