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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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Redhawks win big in week one

COLUMBIA – If the beginning of Westwood’s basketball season is any indication of things to come, Redhawk fans are going to be satisfied. Westwood opened their season last week with a big 73-59 win over Columbia on Tuesday before their home opener against Spring Valley on Friday. The Redhawks made conquering the Vikings look easy […]

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Redhawks sweep Milltown Classic

FORT MILL – Westwood basketball jumped right back into the swing of things last week in the Milltown Basketball Classic at Fort Mill High School. The Redhawks faced Nation Ford first in the three-day tournament. Westwood took an early 15-8 lead in the first. Despite a big second quarter by the Falcons, Westwood took a

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Redhawks come up short in 4th

CENTRAL – It as a battle to the end. One yard. That is all that prevented Westwood football from advancing to the next round of the South Carolina High School League 4A state playoffs. On their own thirty yard line and down by five with just under six minutes left in the fourth, Westwood chipped

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Redhawks, Bengals compete at State

CAMDEN – Westwood Cross Country enthusiasts were hopeful for a big run from Emma Ashley at the South Carolina 4A State Championship meet on Tuesday, and they were not disappointed. Though Westwood Girls did not qualify to compete as a team, Ashley, a seventh grader, finished in twelfth place overall with a time of 19:21.68.

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Redhawks commit to colleges

BLYTHEWOOD – Three student-athletes in Westwood High School’s Class of 2020 inked their commitments to respective colleges on Wednesday.  Imani Simon is the daughter of Tarik and Aaliyah Simon. Simon, a guard for the Redhawks, announced her plans to continue her basketball career at Virginia Wesleyan University.  Ja’La Wade, a center and power forward, will

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