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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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Barton signs with USCB

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood Redhawks’ baseball program received some good news to hang their hat on before the season even starts. Late last week, senior Ethan Barton signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Barton has a career batting average of .303 and an on base percentage of […]

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Redhawks 2-0 in region

BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood boys showed what a difference an intermission makes Tuesday night at the Westwood gym. The Redhawks had trouble with the Cougars in the final minutes of the first half. They wasted no time in scoring 34 points in the third quarter en route to an 82-55 Region 5-4A victory. The game

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Lady Redhawks roll past York

BLYTHEWOOD – Following Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Richland Northeast, the Westwood Girls treaded lightly against York Tuesday night. The Cougars gave little opposition as the Redhawks cruised to a 63-28 victory over their Region 5-4A rivals at the Westwood gym. “With the kids, you try to keep them focused,” Westwood head coach Gregory Bauldrick said.

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Drake hits 1,000 milestone

CHARLESTON – Unique Drake, stand-out Westwood point guard, notched a seriously impressive feat at this year’s Carolina Invitational. Drake became the first Redhawk in school history to score 1,000 points on the court via a 28-point performance against Wyoming East on Dec. 28. Even more impressive, Drake is just a junior. She earned a spot

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Redhawks blow past Keenan

COLUMBIA – The Westwood boys eased past poor shooting Keenan to open the 2017 Bojangles Bash at Ridge View High Thursday night. Tyrell Huff’s 6-for-7 shooting behind the 3-point line and 20 points on the night keyed the Redhawks’ 56-39 victory over the Raiders. Russell Jones Jr. put up 12 points as Westwood finished 20-for-38

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