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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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Griffins pick up region win over Keenan

COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central took their first lead of the game over Keenan High School with 4:54 left in the first quarter on Friday. Keenan responded a little over two minutes later with 6 of their own. Both teams battled to the end, trading scores. Down 12-26 at halftime, Keenan outscored the Griffins 22-14 in […]

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WHS falls to White Knoll in home matchup

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood football team took another hard loss Friday night, this time to Red Bank’s White Knoll. Landon Sharpe completed 12 of 15 passes for 251 yards and four touchdowns as the Timberwolves handed the Redhawks a 56-20 defeat at District Two Stadium. Dylan O’Neal threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns to

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Griffins, Eagles run in Winnsboro

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central cross country hosted Richard Winn Academy, Lewisville High School Columbia High School and Keenan High School for a Tuesday night meet. The Fairfield boys’ team took the top spot, with Griffin runners taking the top three places. Hank White finished first overall at 18:27.63; Rylan Woodard finished second at 19:49.71 and

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Gray bests Griffins

WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central dropped a home volleyball game to Gray Collegiate Academy on Monday. Gray took the first set 25-12, then the second 25-7 and the third 25-9 to clinch the win. The Griffins will face off with the War Eagles again tonight in West Columbia. They’ll face region foe Columbia next week with

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RW claims 3rd win with constructive offense, destructive defense

WINNSBORO- The Richard Winn Academy student section showed up to Ruff Field in safety vests and hard hats on Friday night as the Eagles demolished the “Under Construction” banner to face off against the Eagles of Newberry Academy. It was all Richard Winn from the outset, with Newberry’s only first down in the first quarter

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