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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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Sports

Bojangles Track and Field Classic

COLUMBIA – This weekend at the Bojangles Track and Field Classic, the Westwood Redhawks 4x100M brought home gold and, in the process, set a new state record. The team of Torran Goings, Dermonti Romney, Montre Miller and Trini Feggett clocked a 40.96, and nearly finished an entire second ahead of second place Fayette County. The […]

Schools, Sports

WHS receives Safe Sports Award

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Sports Medicine program recently became a two-time recipient of The National Athletic Association Safe Sports School Award. The Redhawks’ Athletic Department, which is led by head Athletic Trainer Jason Nussbaum, is required to meet a rigorous set of requirements to be reach Safe Sport School Status.

Sports

Lady Redhawks lose to Irmo

BLYTHEWOOD – Koreena Scott (4) she delivers a pitch to the Irmo batter. The Lady Redhawks hosted the Yellowjackets Monday night and suffered a 2-21 loss in the non-conference game.  Westwood hits the road for games until their April 20 Senior Night game against Ridge View.

Sports

Redhawks pick up Irmo win

BLYTHEWOOD – Westwood called upon an eighth grader to start on the mound against Irmo Monday night. John Janco answered. Janco pitched six-plus innings of 2-hit ball against the Yellow Jackets, and Westwood came up with enough run support to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory at Westwood Stadium. “That kid’s awesome,” head coach

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