The Marion County Board of Supervisors heard the final numbers on its 2019-2020 budget Thursday with changes made to reflect the board’s decision not to raise taxes.
County CPA Charlie Prince emphasized department heads must stay on track with their spending for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on Oct. 1.
East Columbia Baptist Church will hold its 100th anniversary celebration this Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.
At the celebration the church will have a special service, including a fellowship meal and a time for sharing and reflection.
The church began as Little River Baptist Church on July 14, 1888.
The new 3 percent tourism tax in Columbia generated $57,002.89 during its first month.
That represents $1.9 million in sales at restaurants and hotels within the city limits during July.
The Board of Aldermen received a report from City Clerk Maria Temples about the funds during its meeting Tuesday.
The Columbia School Board started off the meeting with recognitions Tuesday night.
The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court during the week ending Sept. 13:
Monday, Sept. 9
Tuesday, Sept. 10
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Columbia Family Dental administrative assistant Jessica Roe.)
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born April 24, 1987 in Jackson.
Q: Where did you attend school?
The 54th annual Heritage Festival is coming up Oct. 5 at City Park and will once again include a wide variety of vendors and entertainment.
“I love seeing all the local talent displayed at the festival. People here in Marion County have so much skills and talents,” Chairman Kelly Roberts said.
The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court during the week ending Aug. 30:
Tuesday, Aug. 27
l Woody Karen Harris and Cheryl B. Graham to Kenneth Joseph King Jr.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
l Robert Ancalade to Marlon Hill
l R & B Farms LLC to H L & C-Marion LLC
The Marion County Board of Supervisors reversed course Friday and voted 4-1 not to increase property taxes for the upcoming fiscal year.
The county had advertised for a potential 4.4-mill increase in the property tax rate that determines how much property owners pay on houses, businesses, land and car tags.
West Marion took care of business against rival East Marion for the second consecutive year Friday night with the Trojans shutting out the Eagles 20-0 at home.
