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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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WHS ballers continue to bring in college offers

BLYTHEWOOD – Fresh off the heels of being named to the Best of the South AAU All-tournament team, Westwood point guard Ta’jay Dunlap received his first scholarship offer from Southern Wesleyan University. Dunlap was not only Redhawk to draw interest in recent weeks. His back-court peer, Russell Jones, has picked up new offers from Winthrop […]

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WHS court gets a summer facelift

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood’s court spent the last few weeks of its summer getting upgraded. The Redhawks floor now features a silhouette depiction of Westwood High School. The court will see action soon as Redhawks volleyball will host Swansea High School for a scrimmage on August 9 at 6:30.

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Westwood’s Durant headed to Fairfield

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield Central Griffins boys’ basketball squad had a rough outing last season and failed to pick up a single win, but this upcoming season they will have a new face leading them from the sidelines. The Griffins recently revealed former Westwood varsity assistant and junior varsity coach Jonathan Durant as their new

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WACH Fox to feature local games

COLUMBIA – For the second straight year, the clash between Blythewood and Fairfield Central football programs will be televised on WACH Fox. The Bengals edged the Griffins out 9-6 in last year’s broadcast, but this season the Griffins sport home-field advantage. Westwood also has a date with WACH Fox when they travel to Ridge View

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Colleges court Blythewood ballers

BLYTHEWOOD – Cam Smith is not the only member of Westwood’s athletics departments to catch the interest of collegiate programs. Redhawk hoopers Unique Drake, Maliyah Lockett and Nyah Leveretter are among the latest to receive college offers. Drake has received offers from the University of Massachusetts and South Carolina State and Lockett has drawn interest

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