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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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Combs takes over Westwood basketball

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BLYTHEWOOD –  John Combs has been tapped for Head Coach of Westwood boys basketball. Combs takes over for Ty Baumgardner, who stepped down to move back to Georgia. Combs most recently headed Ben Lippen’s boys program for three seasons. Prior to his stint at Ben Lippen, Combs was headed Ridge View’s program for 11 seasons. […]

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Redhawks, Bengals compete at State

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COLUMBIA – Qualifying track and field athletes from Westwood and Blythewood high schools headed to Spring Valley High School May 10 – 11 for the State Finals. In a show of consistent growth, Westwood boys track finished third overall, their third top five finish in as many years.  The Redhawks scored 51 total points, finishing

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WHS tennis falls in round 1

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BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood boys tennis landed a three seed in the SC Class 4A State Playoffs and hosted Greenville High School last Thursday. Greenville shut out the Redhawks 6-0, eliminating them from the playoffs.

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Redhawk softball makes first playoff appearance in school history

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COLUMBIA – Though their first playoff bid in school history didn’t end how they hoped, Westwood softball made a strong showing in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Westwood landed a four-seed in the District IV tournament and faced top-ranked AC Flora for game one of the double-elimination tournament. The Redhawks battled

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Redhawk track ready for Qualifiers

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YORK – Westwood Track and Field competed last Thursday in the Region 3-4A Championships at York High School. Westwood Mens Varsity topped York, South Pointe, Ridge View, Richland Northeast and Lancaster with a team score of 146. Christian Horne, Paul McCants, Ronald Coates all secured individual first place finishes while Redhawk Relay 4×100, 4×400 and

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