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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 finish Cougars in OT

YORK – The Westwood Redhawks jumped out to a quick 16-0 lead under the Friday night lights at York High School. The Cougars answered back in the third quarter with a 15-0 run, but the Redhawks held on in overtime for their first conference win of the season. Westwood struck hard in the first with […]

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Redhawks clinch 3rd Region title in a row

BLYTHEWOOD – Another game, another win for the Westwood volleyball program. They clinched their third Region title in a row last Thursday with a 3-0 win over Lancaster High School. The Redhawks took down the Bruins 25-18, 25-7 and 25-11. Tuesday’s match against York provided more of a challenge for Westwood, but the Redhawks prevailed

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Crowned at The Castle

BLYTHEWOOD -Westwood High School crowned Homecoming Queen Nyah Leveretter, left, and Homecoming King John Johnson last Friday at halftime of their South Pointe game. Shai’Qwetha Russell, center, was crowned Princess.

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Westwood XC readies for postseason

CHAPIN – Westwood Cross Country competed against Chapin, Irmo, Dutch Fork and Airport high schools on Oct. 2 at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin. The Redhawk boys finished second of the five teams. Jordan Alexander-Coleman finished with a time of 17:52.89 to take fifth place, first for Westwood. David Nelson followed in ninth place at

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Redhawks come up short

BLYTHEWOOD – For about seven minutes in the second and third quarters, and for the length of the homecoming festivities at Westwood’s District Two Stadium, the Redhawks held a lead over perennial champion South Pointe. The Stallions, who won state championships in two classifications from 2014-2017, soon used an early score and ball control in

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