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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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Westwood shuts down RNE

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood tried and narrowly missed getting a Region 3-4A victory over the past month. In a game moved up to Thursday because of incoming thunderstorms Friday, the Redhawks finally put a region win in the standings. Christan Horn had seven catches and for 105 yards and two second-half touchdowns as Westwood blew past […]

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Redhawks named to Shrine Bowl

SPARTANBURG – Cam Smith, Westwood’s standout defensive back, recently celebrated his invitation to the All-American Bowl, and now his name officially been added to the roster for the 82nd annual Shrine Bowl game. Smith is joined by his fellow Redhawk teammate Cortes Braham. Braham has been a reliable target all year and has racked up

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Redhawk XC brings first region title home

COLUMBIA – The Westwood Redhawks boys cross country team showed up for action at the Region Championship meet and brought their first ever region title home. The Redhawk girls placed third. Paul McCants was the top runner for the Redhawks and placed a second overall finish. Jordan Alexander-Coleman turned in a fifth place performance, and

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Lancaster takes down Westwood

LANCASTER – Nothing like getting your kicks on homecoming night, even when it’s late, but sends the home crowd home happy. Lancaster High senior kicker Jacob Cato, in his final regular-season home game, drilled three field goals, his last from 25 yards out with 28.8 seconds, to lift the Bruins to an exciting 23-20 comeback

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Lady Redhawks look to top region

BLYTHEWOOD – The Lady Redhawks won Monday’s home conference match against Region 4A-3 foe Ridge View. Westwood swept the Blazers 3-0 with scores of 25-18, 25-6 and 25-15. The match, which was rescheduled because of Hurricane Florence, was the second meeting of the two teams. In the first match, Westwood downed the Blazers 25-17, 25-12

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