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The first of the season's debutante balls, The Columbia Ball, was held Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, at the Columbia Marriott. The festivities began at 7 pm with a reception, followed by the presentation of the debutantes, the debutante figure, dinner, and dancing in the ballroom. Music was provided by the Ross Holmes Band. More ... Susan Milliken Merry and Daniel Franklin Barden were married November 22, 2008, at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Earl Umbach. The 5:30 pm ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles Meyer Davis Jr. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Milliken and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold Umbach Sr. of Auburn, Alabama. More ... Ronaele Joi Kennedy died from a rare form of Cancer in October, 2008. When she was four, she was crowned Little Miss Save Our Communi ty. Fami ly, f r iends, AKA sorority, and members of the school where she taught observed the First Annual Ronaele's Crown November 16 by presenting 500 pounds of non perishables and $2,500 to the Greater Waver ly Foundation's Food Pantry. More ... Columbia Area Mental Health Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, November 20, to mark the beginning of construction of its new facility in downtown Columbia. More ... |
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