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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, Bengals place in CN Holiday Classic

COLUMBIA – The wrestling mats were rolled out this weekend and teams from all over the Midlands came together to take part in the Cardinal Newman Holiday Classic. Both the Bengals and the Redhawks took part in the event. Westwood finished in the eighth spot and Blythewood finished the night in the 13th spot. The […]

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Redhawk seniors sign to collegiate level

BLYTHEWOOD – Seven seniors from Westwood High School announced their plans to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level during the early signing period. Cameron Smith, son of Kendrick and Alicia Smith, signed to continue his football career at the University of South Carolina. Smith, a defensive back for the Redhawks, had a total

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Redhawks take down White Knoll

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Redhawk boys traveled to the Bahamas last week, and they returned as 2018 Tabernacle Christian Academy Thanksgiving Tournament Champions. Ta’Jay Dunlap earned MVP honors for the tourney, and he carried that success over into the Redhawks home opener on Tuesday night. Dunlap’s 24-point performance on Tuesday night led Westwood to a

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Redhawks pick up season opener wins

BLYTHEWOOD – Last week, The Westwood Redhawks girls’ basketball program secured The Turkey Shootout Championship and Unique Drake was named tournament MVP. They parlayed that success into a successful home opener on Tuesday night against White Knoll. White Knoll was only able to score double digits in one quarter, and the Redhawks blasted them to

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Ridge View edges Redhawks in 4th

COLUMBIA – Westwood struggled through region 3-4A, but rebounded for an at-large bid in the playoffs and upset Belton Honea-Path in the first round. The win set up a rematch with the Ridge View Blazers. The Blazers beat the Redhawks 28-7 in their first meeting, but this one came down to the wire. Ridge View

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