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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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Nine Redhawks announce collegiate plans

BLYTHEWOOD – As graduation nears in the coming weeks, nine seniors from Westwood High School took their next steps as they signed their collegiate letters of intent last week. Matthew Oxendine (baseball), Kayla Racine (track), Keionna Ray (track), Jasmine Brown (track), Trini Feggett (track), Torran Goings (track), Jennifer Angeles (soccer), Mya Belton (basketball) and Oliver […]

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Redhawk Track and Field finishes strong at State

COLUMBIA – After a strong showing at the 4A state qualifiers, the Westwood Redhawks carried their momentum over and dominated the South Carolina High School League State Championships. The Redhawk boys clinched a State Runner-Up title for the second season in a row. The Lady Redhawks finished third overall, their best team finish in school

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Baumgardner new Head Coach of WHS basketball

BLYTHEWOOD – Ty Baumgardner, 2013 AP North Carolina State Coach of the Year, has been touted to replace Jeff Dibattisto as the next Westwood Redhawks boys’ head basketball coach. Dibattisto agreed this offseason to become the Athletic Director at Dreher, where he was formerly the head basketball coach. Dibattisto led the 2018 Redhawks to a

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Track & field stars qualify for State

The Westwood Boys dominated this weekend’s Class 4A State Track Qualifiers, and took home their second consecutive Region 3-4A Title. Montre Miller, Trini Feggett, Dermonti Romey and Torran Goings won the 4X100 relay championship. Miller was also the 100M champion, Feggett was the 200M and long jump champion and Goings was also part of the

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Smith signs contract with Texans

  HOUSTON – Former Westwood and Limestone College big-play receiver Vyncint Smith signed a free agent deal Saturday with the Houston Texans. Smith, who was born in Germany, played varsity for the Blythewood Bengals during his sophomore season and then played two seasons with the Redhawks. Smith earned an All-Region honor during his senior campaign

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