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Justina Crawley, who has worked at the Columbia Post Office on Main Street for 12 years, is set to retire on Friday. She is also the creator of the Church Street Fairy House.

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Post office favorite retires after 25 years
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Thu,10/30/25-7:00AM , 6,491 Reads
Whether it be mailing a parcel, buying stamps or applying for a passport, there has been a familiar face in Columbia ready to help. Justina Crawley, a native Marion Countian and Columbia High School alumna, is retiring after 25 years with the United States Postal Service.
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Obituary: Rev, John E. Watts
By STAFF REPORTS
Wed,10/29/25-6:00PM , 1,013 Reads
Rev, John E. Watts
97, Purvis
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Columbia launches Mayor’s Youth Council to foster next generation of leaders
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,10/29/25-4:13PM , 1,924 Reads
The City of Columbia is launching a Mayor’s Youth Council this January, led by Alderwoman-at-Large Andrea Porter, aiming to engage local high school juniors and seniors in city government and community service.
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In retirement, Robby Hathorn has shifted into children’s books, self-publishing “Kids Can Pray Too: A Lesson Learned.”

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Retired CA administrator publishes children’s book
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,10/29/25-3:01PM , 2,586 Reads
Robby Hathorn, who recently retired as assistant headmaster at Columbia Academy, has published a new children’s book titled "Kids Can Pray Too: A Lesson Learned." The book is aimed at inspiring young children to embrace the practice of prayer.
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