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January 23, 2009

Columbia youth becomes 2009 ambassador

Legislators were introduced to the 2009 South Carolina Speech Language Hearing Association (SCSHA) ambassador Will Rambo and his family at a breakfast hosted by SCSHA for S.C. legislators. Will was nominated by his therapists from the EC Singleton Rite Care Center in Columbia where he has received services in both group and individual settings. More...

Cold

By Pam Clark

The 28th Annual Snowman Run 8K Road Race and Youth Fun Run was held Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Caughman Road Park. Jayvonne Dennis, a fifth grader at Meadowfield Elementary, had the winning entree for the annual T- shirt contest. About 150 children braved the record low temperatures for the Fun Run at 12:30 pm. More...

Richland Sertoma chooses Sertoman of the Year

By Gail Trebuchon

Richland Sertoma Club selected Fred Lamphere as Sertoman of the Year for his active and dedicated service to the club. In addition to his many contributions, he serves as co- chairman of the club's annual charity golf tournament. More...

•	Best snowman seen January 20

•	Legislators receive awards

News

•	Plowing, Praying, Paying, and Poisoning: A Lower Richland family thrives

Part 3: The Staying Power of the Church

Before there was a church structure, it is said that freed black people of Lower Richland worshipped in a structure made of small tree limbs and branches called a Brush Arbor. Ephraim Neal (1844- c.1905) donated the acre of land on which St. John Baptist Church was built in 1879 and still stands. More...

•	Go Red For Women holds casting calls

•	Montgomery will be missed

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Business

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Briefs

Truck plant layoffs around Charlotte Daimler Trucks North America, formerly known as Freightliner, has three manufacturing facilities in the Charlotte area. By March 13, Daimler will layoff 2,137 workers among its three Charlotte plants. More...

•	Eight is enough

•	Marc Gardner of American Ramp Systems

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Society

•	Hammond Eugene (Gene) Edwards Jr.

Funeral service for Hammond Eugene (Gene) Edwards Jr. will be held at 3 pm Friday, January 23, 2009, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6- 8 pm at the funeral home. Mr. Edwards celebrated his 77th birthday on January 4, 2009. He was the son of the late Hammond E. Edwards Sr., formerly of Saluda, S.C. More...

•	Petal Pushers hold January meeting

•	Spirit, a big hit at LCE

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Opinion

•	Thirty-something speaks

Will Obama don a pink feather boa?

Barack Obama has just taken about the manliest job on the planet. He is the president of the United States and the commander in- chief. Before NOW gives me a call, I don't mean that a woman can't have this job. I just mean President Obama can now make senators cry and hardened military men snap to attention. More...

•	No shopping spree for Suzy

•	It's not a criticism, it's an observation.

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Sports

•	Blue Devils' sharpshooting beats Bearcats

Using their vaunted three- point shooting, the Dreher Blue Devils outlasted Brookland- Cayce January 16, 56- 49. Led by Chris Brown's 15 points and Dominique Nathaniel's 13, the Blue Devils were able to score enough from the outside to defeat B- C's four players in double figure scoring. More...

•	Motto leads Cardinals by Hammond

•	Bearcats' third quarter burst downs Devils

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Education

•	If I were superintendent of education

On June 10, 2007, Jim Rex became the S.C. State Superintendent of Education. He made many promises including accelerating innovations, expanding public school choices, and elevating and reinvigorating teachers. If I were the superintendent I would try to implement the above promises. More...

•	Richland Northeast art students take top awards

•	Career fair gives business entree to new job market

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Travel

•	On the Erie Canal

Part 9: Fairport

Fairport was a wonderful surprise! Boats from around the continent were docked along both sides of the canal from the highway bridge to the lift bridge, a distance of about a quarter mile. Sculls, kayaks, and canoes plied the peaceful waters. Joggers, strollers, and skaters scurried along the resurrected canal towpath. More...

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Events

•	It's happening right here in your community

-ANIMALS Friends of the Animals of APL Low County Cook- Out will be January 24, 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm, at the University House Parking Facility. 782-5728. -ART Frame of Mind: The Art of Eyewear will host Paintings of Birdies by Shayna from February 5 through March 1 at 1520 Main Street. 988-1065. More...

•	Les Liaisons Dangereuses comes to Workshop Theatre

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Government

•	Rosewood Community Council discusses Bagnal Property

The Rosewood Community Council met on Thursday, January 15, 2009. The meeting began with an introduction of the 2009 officers: Rebecca Munnerlyn, president; Ryan Cockrell, vice president; Libby Gamble, secretary; and Betty Guess, treasurer. Victor ia Chien was named the South Kilbourne president, and Bessie Watson was the Edisto Court President. More...

•	Forest Acres City Council meets January 13, 2009

•	Wes t Columbia Zoning Board approves var iances

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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...

•	NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

•	NOTICE OF APPLICATION

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Winter window boxes brighten one's outlook

Stopping smell flowers

Window boxes bring cheerful color to the interior and exterior of buildings throughout the year. In winter the wardrobe of plants for these miniature gardens can be formal, festive, functional, or just plain fun. Often gardeners use themes to help target plant selection for their window boxes. More...

•	Residents urged to test for radon

•	Explore champion trees in Congaree National Park

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