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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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Stallions slip past Redhawks

ROCK HILL – The Westwood Redhawks headed into Friday’s night match-up looking to upend South Pointe’s reign of dominance, which includes four consecutive state titles. The Redhawks racked up nearly 500 yards of total offense, and were leading 21-20 heading into the fourth quarter. The Stallions powered forward in the fourth quarter and held on […]

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Redhawks ‘battle test’ Griffins

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood has rolled through the front stretch of their schedule without a blemish on their record and added another win to the column Friday night against the Fairfield Central Griffins. Despite giving up a season high point total, the Redhawks scored off of two Griffin turnover, and were able to pull off a

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Lady Redhawks burn RNE

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood volleyball took down Richland Northeast 3-0 on Tuesday and move to 2-1 in region action.  Jasmine Finkley led the team with 12 kills and 3 blocks in the match, while Ta’Naya Corley burned the Cavaliers with 10 aces and picked up 15 assists and 10 digs, all team highs. The Lady Redhawks

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Spring Valley edges past Westwood

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood volleyball pushed Spring Valley to the brink in their last matchup, but the Vikings prevailed 3-2 in the tight five-set battle. Spring Valley claimed the first set 26-24, but Westwood claimed the next two sets 25-20 and 25-12. The Vikings knotted things back up with a 25-21 in set four and they

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Smith is officially a Texan

HOUSTON, TX – Vyncint Smith, a former Westwood High School and Limestone College offensive threat, signed with Houston Texans in April as an undrafted free agent, and impressed team officials enough to earn his spot on the official 53-man roster.   The German-born Smith had quite the preseason. He has racked up four reception for

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