Part 9: Thomas Sumter of the High Hills of Santee
By John Cely Congaree Land Trust cowasee@gmail.com
      After the Revolutionary War, General Thomas Sumter, the "Gamecock," settled in the High Hills of the Santee on the east side of the COWASEE Basin in Sumter County. The High Hills are erosion- resistant bluffs and hills that line the east side of the Wateree Valley and average more than 300 feet above sea level.
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Congratulations to Lt. John (Jack) C. Christian IV 2009 Graduate of The Citadel
      Cadet 2nd Lt. John ( Jack) Christian, IV is a 2009 graduate of The Citadel. He graduated from A.C. Flora High School in 2005. Christian is a Gold Star recipient, given to Dean's List cadets earning a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.
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Forest Acres Photos Needed
      Warner M. Montgomery is writing a history of Forest Acres and needs photos of homes, churches, businesses, and people. Please bring the photograph to the office of The Columbia Star, 723 Queen Street, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. The photo will be scanned and returned to you. If your photo is digital, it can be emailed to Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com.
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Richland County hosts home ownership fair
Contributed by Richland County
      This may not be Kansas, but Richland County knows that "there's no place like home," when it comes to building wealth and accomplishing a major life goal.
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