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. Approximately 300 women registered for a reception hosted on September 10 by the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, the Alliance for Women, and the South Carolina League of Women Voters.
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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). A record 94 women have served during the 110th Congress, but three died during the first session, Juanita Millender- McDonald (D- CA), Jo Ann Davis (R- VA), and Julia Carson (D- IN).
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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. This event surrounded the proclamation by the City of Columbia of Suicide Prevention Week (September 8, 2008 - September 13, 2008).
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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. Mrs. Smith was a member of Lynn First Baptist Church in Lynn, N.C.
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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. The burial was private. The visitation was Monday 5- 7 pm at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
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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 Wellness and Fitness Center,
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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.
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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.
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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. Stephen and will be followed by a short trip to various points of interest. Travel will be by personal car.
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