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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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Wallace to play at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, CA – Kendall Wallace, 17, a rising senior at Westwood High School and the Westwood Redhawks’ golfing MVP, has been selected to compete in the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, from Sep.24-30. […]

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Lucas voted The State’s Player of the Year

COLUMBIA – Landon Lucas made quite the impression on the baseball diamond this season, and for his hard work, earned the most fan votes for The State newspaper’s Player of the Year. Lucas held an excellent .390 average with six home runs, 31 RBIs and went 5-1 on the mound with a 2.29 ERA. Lucas’

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Big names court Redhawk Cam Smith

BLYTHEWOOD – The University of South Carolina is now among the bevy of teams extending offers to Westwood defensive back Cam Smith (2). Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Florida State and Tennessee are among the 24 other schools to make offers to the three-star prospect. Smith, now a senior, is the fourth ranked prospect in the

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Westwood High School Class of 2018

Honor Graduates J Alicia Maria Abel Fuentes,  Daimond Lisa Sherie Adams,  Gabrielle Marie Adkins,  J’Lyn Anastaja Aice,  Adira Ali Alexander,  Henry  Amador,  Alyssa Teliese Chelsea Anderson, Mya Mischell Anderson ,  Jennifer  Angeles ,  Brooklyn Shantel Armstrong,  Darren Dashun Austin,  Ta’Sean Alan Baker,  Brandyn Michael Baldrich,  Sierra Marie Barr,  Ethan Andrew Barton,  Anthony Mason Beanard,  Oni Amaru Bell, 

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Bush named head of WHS Wrestling

BLYTHEWOOD – Former Cardinal Newman head wrestling coach, Brian Bush, has been tapped to replace previous Redhawks head coach, David Strait. Strait, who led the Redhawks to a second place region finish and a playoff berth this season, stepped down earlier this month. Bush comes to Westwood with a strong championship pedigree. Before his coaching

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