“That's one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind.”
That quote by Neil Armstrong was heard by an estimated 650 million people all around the world, 50 years ago today.
I got into a smackdown with an older, more experienced gardener over who grows the tastiest tomatoes. And I got owned. Totally owned.
A little background: Close gardening friends gauge my horticultural skills on tomatoes.
The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court during the week ending July 12:
Monday, July 8
• Dustyn George Aultman and Sarah B. Aultman to Annette C. Distefano
• Davis L. Ritchey and Doris Jo Ritchey to Cynthia R. Brady
65 years ago, July 22, 1954
The Columbia Board of Aldermen held discussions Tuesday about homes and properties being neglected.
An hour-long special city board meeting ended Friday night with the termination of a new hire.
Aldermen voted 5-0 after discussion in executive session to fire Joshua Strickland. Strickland was voted in Tuesday in the regular board meeting after Mayor Justin McKenzie cast the deciding vote when aldermen tied 2-2.
The Marion County School Board held its meeting Monday night. While the meeting was short, a lot was approved.
Internet service, or a lack thereof from a company that won a bid to provide it, was the big topic at the Columbia school board meeting July 8.
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies from July 8 to July 14. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
Beyond dumping copious amounts of rain across the South last weekend, Hurricane Barry forced the postponement of the 10u and 12u all-star state tournaments to this weekend.
