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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 tops RNE, hosts playoff game

COLUMBIA – The Westwood football team may well have been on the ropes Friday night against Richland Northeast. But the Redhawks refused to go down. Westwood trailed the Cavaliers 19-13 but scored the go-ahead touchdown on Dylon O’Neal’s 20-yard scoring strike to Kashon Harrison with three minutes left. A goal-line stand at the 1-yard line […]

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Eagles finish strong in regular season

LAURENS – The Richard Winn Academy Eagles faced off against the Laurens Academy Crusaders in the 8-man football regular season finale on Friday, October 28. The Eagles dominated the contest, outscoring the Crusaders 58-28 despite 90 yards in penalties. The Eagles had a commanding lead heading into halftime, scoring on every offensive possession and leading

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Griffins Shut Out Shamrocks

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central went big on Friday night during the Homecoming game, shutting out Eau Claire 61-0. The Griffins put up 34 points in the first quarter and 14 to go up 48-0 at halftime. They added another 13 in the second half. Cameron McMillon completed 8 of 9 passing attempts for 299 yards.

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Eagles win big on Senior Night

WINNSBORO – Richard Winn Academy hosted the Wardlaw Academy Patriots on Friday, October 21, the teams’ second meeting this season. Richard Winn recognized Seniors Travis Bonds, Landon Caulder, Jacob Chaisson, Connor Little, Kitt Nicholson, Michael Poole, Lawson Wade, and Rob Wilson during the Senior Night festivities prior to kickoff. The Patriots struck early, seeking revenge

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Griffin boys, girls XC top field in final home meet

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central Cross Country hosted CA Johnson, Columbia, Eau Claire, Gray Collegiate, Keenan, Lewisville, Lower Richland and Midlands STEM last Wednesday in their final home meet of the regular season. Both Griffin teams clinched first place. The boys’ team had five of their runners place in the top 10. Hank White broke the

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