September 19, 2008 RSS feed / Society

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Women, get out of the home and into the House

S.C. ranks last in women in elected offices
Story and photos by Jessica Cross
Political participation among South Carolina women is low, and three local organizations are doing something about it. More...

Carolyn Jeanette Smith

Carolyn Jeanette Smith, 68, of Powell Rd., Mill Spring, N.C. died Sunday evening, September 14, 2008, in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, N.C. Born in Transylvania County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Nellie Allison Sienseng. More...

Celia Dial Saxon School honored

Contributed by Historic Columbia Foundation

Historic Columbia Foundation, in cooperation with the Ward One Organization and the University of South Carolina, will unveil a historic marker in commemoration of the Celia Dial Saxon School September 20 from 10 am to 11 am at the Strom Thurmond W More...

Former Columbian experiences Hurricane Ike

By Sarah Hardegree Rabon wrabonjr@sbcglobal.net

Editor's note: Sarah Hardegree Rabon graduated from Dreher High in 1957. She married Bill Rabon, now deceased, and has two children and five grandchildren. She lives in Spring, Texas. More...

Women in the United States Congress: 1917- 2008

Contributed by Congressional Research Service

Ninety one women serve in the 110th Congress: 75 in the House (55 Democrats and 20 Republicans) and 16 in the Senate (11 Democrats and 5 Republicans). More...

Columbia leaders pledge support for National Suicide Prevention Week

By Anita Baker

Mental Health America of South Carolina hosted Columbia Cares September 4, 2008 at Midlands Technical College Beltline campus. More...

Mildred Hughey Neil

Memorial service for Mildred Hughey Neil, 90, of the Presbyterian Home in Lexington, was held Tuesday September 16 at 11 am at Shandon Presbyterian Church. Serving as honorary pallbearers were members of the Ed Anderson Class. More...

Calling All Kin

By Deborah Scott Brooks dsb1020@comcast.net

DeVeaux- Neal descendants from Columbia, Eastover, Hopkins, and Sumter are "Calling All Kin" to the DeVeaux- Neal Reunion Rally on Sunday, October 26, 2008. More...

Hell Hole History Series

You'll find some of the best people in Hell Hole, S.C.
Sponsored by S.C. Palmetto Trails

Reservations are required for every event in the series. Call 843-567-4480 or email hellholecenter@ palmettoconservation.org. Each event will begin at 2:30 pm at the Palmetto Trail Hell Hole Outdoor Center at St. Stephen on SC Hwy 45 in St. More...


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