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July 3, 2009

PAALS service dog inducted into Animal Hall of Fame

The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians inducted Aubrey, a PAALS Service dog for Autism, into the Animal Hall of Fame. Two South Carolina dogs whose unselfish and courageous accomplishments exemplify the spirit of the connection between animals and people were honored during a special ceremony on June 18, 2009. More...

WWII veteran returns to headquarters

By Jackie Perrone

"The runways are gone. But the control tower still stands there, and when I looked at it I could hear the planes taking off and landing." That's the reminiscence of Col. Stan Stanek about his recent trip to Levenham, England, to the air base that served as his headquarters during WWII. More...

Spring Valley Rotarian of the Year

Contributed by Diane Howard

The Rotary Club of Spring Valley selected Dr. George Crow as its 2009 Rotarian of the Year. Crow joined Rotary in 1983 and has held a variety of positions including ambassadorial scholar chair, health and happiness chair, membership chair and program chair. More...

News

•	The Red Cross needs you

The American Red Cross responded to a single- family house fire in Richland County June 22- 28. Disaster assistance was provided for two individuals at a total cost of $810.96. More...

•	Music guild wins awards

•	Meet the Star's Dream Team

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Business

•	Business Briefs

On the job During 2008, S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster's Insurance Fraud Division secured 135 convictions for insurance fraud, a 44 percent increase over 2007, when there were 94 convictions. Headhunter Junior Achievement of S.C. is looking to replace Mary Weston Grimball as president and CEO. Grimball, who headed JACSC for four years, resigned effective June 30. More...

•	Talent attraction for the long term

•	Was it legal to publish Sanford's emails?

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Society

•	Miss Kibler and Mr. Moca exchange vows June 5, 2009

Anna Belle Carroll Kibler and Steven Vanderwerff Moca were married in St. Joseph's Catholic Church June 5, 2009. Father Richard D. Harris performed the double ring ceremony. Music was provided by Mrs. Janet Marks, organist. Scripture readers were Eleanor Elizabeth Kibler and Davis Elizabeth Vanderwerff, cousins of the bride and bridegroom. More...

•	Miss Brearley and Mr. Buckley wed June 20, 2009

•	Colonial Ball debutantes honored at tea

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Opinion

•	City discriminates against shift workers

Letter to the editor

June 17th, City Council unanimously voted to reduce all shift workers' holiday accrual rates, in effect forcing 24- hour shift fire fighters to work 120 additional hours per calendar year for the same base pay. Previous to the change in policy, firefighters worked 2664 hours per calendar year (121 days x 24 hours/ minus 240 holiday hours) for a set salary. More...

•	Political Cartoon

•	It's not a criticism; It's an observation

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Sports

•	A Taylor- made victory for the Rangers

League 8 Standings (06/30/09): 1. Orangeburg (9-4) 2. West Columbia (8-5) 3. Irmo-Chapin (8-6) 4. Richland (7-6) 5. Columbia NE (7-7) 6. Newberry (5-8) 7. Lexington (2-10)

Monday, June 29, 2009 The last time the Richland Post 6 Pathfinders and Columbia Northeast Post 182 Rangers got together on June 8 at Ridge View High School the teams combined for 21 hits, 17 runs, and six home runs. This past Monday, June 29, they met again, but this time pitching ruled, and the two combined for 12 hits, seven runs, and 17 strikeouts. More...

•	League Eight 2009 Regular Season Schedule/Results

•	Richland scores three in the ninth to beat Irmo- Chapin

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Education

•	SAR awards scholarship to A.C. Flora student

Austin Layden of A.C. Flora High School in Columbia was awarded a scholarship by the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution (SCSSAR) at its annual meeting April 18 in Santee. Austin graduated in June with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. This is a rigorous curriculum that involves academics, athletics, and service hours. More...

•	Richland One students selected for Wachovia Business Camp at USC

•	Columbia student receives SCSDB award

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Travel

•	A Middle East Expedition

Part 16: Saudi Arabia Impression

King Abdullah was born in the desert in 1923. His father, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, united the tribes on the Arabian peninsula into a nation under his family name in 1927. Abdullah has ruled Saudi Arabia as crown prince since 1987 and as king since 1996. His personal wealth is estimated to be over $21 billion. The kingdom is his family's fiefdom. More...

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Events

•	Summer activities at State Museum

A stunning, 118- pound cluster of amethyst crystals is now on display at the State Museum. The Museum has expanded its summer offerings with giant wooden science toys, daily movies, new acquisitions, and special events. For more information call 898- 4921 or visit www.southcarolinastatemuseum. org. More...

•	Workshop Theatre presents "High School Musical 2"

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Floral fireworks for the summer garden

Stopping to smell the flowers

Extend Fourth of July celebrations throughout the summer with an assortment of floral fireworks. Gardeners are growing patriotic plantings using a variety of characteristics including color, flower form, growth habit, and volatile oils. More...

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