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November 9, 2007
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Veterans Day
We thank all veterans for their service and acknowledge their contributions to the national security of the United States
Armistice Day was first commemorated in the U.S. by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. President Eisenhower changed the holiday to Veterans Day, June 1, 1954. Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. More...
Veterans Day parade, November 12, 2007, 11 am
Contributed by The City of Columbia

The City of Columbia in coordination with the Columbia Action Council, invite the public to come out and salute American's Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Columbia Monday, November 12, 2007. More...

Never again
Students witness horrors of Majdanek death camp
By Jessica Cross crossja84@gmail

Before World War II, Poland had the second largest Jewish population in the world, 3.3 million. In 1947, the Jewish population was 100,000. On a recent trip to Krakow and Warsaw, Poland, I found almost no signs of Jewish life. More...

 News
•Mississippi honors one of our own
On November 12, a bus aptly named "Obsession" will embark on a statewide farewell tour honoring longtime Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Executive Director Beverly Meng. Since 1993, Meng has been at the helm of the state's Main Street program, a program recognized during her tenure as ... More...
•Beverly Truesdale Meng returns to S.C.
•YMCA honors Jeep Rogers
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 Business
•Shell president tells energy's story
The Columbia World Affairs Council held a luncheon in the Summit Club Monday, November 5. The featured speaker was John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Company of Houston, Texas. The same afternoon, Hofmeister lectured at USC's Moore School of Business, where he was joined by Gen. James L. Jon... More...
•Briefs
•Suzanne Pucci of Stanley Steemer
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 Society
•St. Andrews Rotary inducts Paul Harris Fellow
The St. Andrews Rotary Club inducted its most recent Paul Harris Fellow, (l- r) Jean, Lail. Pictured with her are Doug Lail, member of Rotary since 1977; Patrick Hulon, grandson and interact director for the St. Andrews Rotary Club; Joey Hulon, grandson, interact internal services director at Irmo... More...
•Zonta Clubs worldwide celebrate 88 years
•Miss Burriss and Mr. Thornton exchange vows November 3, 2007
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 Opinion
•Weapons of mass destruction
e- mail from him about a bizarre story- but Rudy should tell the tale: "Last weekend I saw something at Lefty's Gun & Pawn that got my attention. Next week will be Ruth's and my 25th anniversary. I've been looking for something nice for her. "What I found in the pawn shop was a 100,000- volt, pur... More...
•Thirty-something speaks
•It's not a criticism, it's an observation.
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 Sports
•Skyhawks survive and advance through first round
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - SCISA CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS
The Hammond Skyhawks earned a trip to the SCISA 3A semi- final to face arch rival Heathwood Hall by defeating the visiting Porter- Gaud Cyclones 14- 7 November 2. The Skyhawks again relied on the legs of running back Brad Meredith and the strength of their defense to stop the Cyclones. More...
•High School Football Final Regular Season
•Cavaliers hold on to defeat Vikings
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 Education
•Cat claims more than nine lives
He's full of personality and yowls for someone to fill his bowl when he needs fresh water. He occasionally likes to eat goldfish crackers, but loves to eat asparagus and green beans. Whenever there's a party he doesn't hide under the bed. Instead he must be in the middle of everything. More...
•Grandparents' Brag Box
•Invest in teachers; Cut administration costs
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 Travel
•Pineville, a historic refuge
Part 33: Lawson's Pond Plantation then
In 1700, John Lawson, surveyor- general for North Carolina, traveled from Charleston up the Santee and Congaree Rivers, across to the Waxhaws (York County now), and eventually to Pamplico Sound - a journey of 1,000 miles that took him over two years. His report of 1711 includes detailed descripti... More...
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 Events
•It's happening right here in your community
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ART Art, Art, and More Art at Mays Park will offer classes Oct.- March. Just the two of us, parent and child for ages 2- 4; Homeschool art for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 and up; and Afterschool for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 and up. Contact Steve Hewitt, 545-3100. More...
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 Government
•Columbia City Council meets November 7, 2007
Roll call Columbia City Council met Wednesday, November 7, at 9 am. All council members were present: Daniel Rickenmann, Sam Davis, E.W. Cromartie, Anne Sinclair, Tameika Isaac Devine, Kirkman Finlay III. City's finest The city's Employee of the Month, Master Patrol Officer Martin J. Folding, w... More...
•Richland County Council meets November 6, 2007
•Charlie Company 1st Battalian 173rd Airborne Brigade A Time of Rememberance Dak To/November 1967 4oth Anniversary: Task Force Black
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 Public Notices
•Public Notices
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, More...
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 Beauty in the Backyard
•The Original Mystery Plant
The Mystery Plant is one of the chief contributors to this season's fall foliage color. It is a common species related to the tupelo of southern swamps, but this species grows on upland sites. It occurs in a variety of high- ground sites from New England to the upper Midwest, and south to Florida... More...
•Reverence for life
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