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A two-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon left one man seeking medical attention. The driver of the GMC pickup needed assistance exiting his vehicle after it ended up straddling a deep ditch after the collision. Reports indicate the juvenile driver of the Honda car escaped injury. The accident remains under investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. | Photos by Susan Amundson

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Wreck leaves one seeking medical treatment
Thu,10/28/21-8:46AM , 1,697 Reads
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Several bikes line up, photo above, along Lumberton Road all decked-out with their lights on. Photo below, Ashlie Blocker, left, owner of Sweet Magnolia Nutrition, poses for a picture with event organizer Sheila “Chunkie” Brown at one of the stops along the Marion County Pedal Pushers bike ride. | Photos submitted

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1st bike ride a success, 2nd one planned
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Thu,10/28/21-8:00AM , 1,927 Reads
The Marion County Pedal Pushers enjoyed their inaugural bike ride Oct. 9 and had such a great time that they already have the next ride planned.
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School officials gathered Tuesday, Oct. 19, at East Marion Elementary to host Unity Day, which recognizes students for positive behavior and promotes eliminating bullying. From left are Chase Robbins, principal of EME, Lela Cox, Le'Arneshia Williams, social and emotional school counselor, Mandell Echols, coach, "Eagle," Kecia Brown and Karen Barnes. | photo by Danny O'Fallon

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EME holds Unity Day event
By DANNY OFALLON - Publisher
Wed,10/27/21-3:43PM , 1,162 Reads
Students at East Marion Elementary were treated to a pep-rally Tuesday, Oct. 19, as a prelude to participating in Unity Day, a special program designed to recognize and reward students who practice positive behavior and help deter the perpetual dilemma of bullying.
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Lisa Neely addresses the Columbia Board of Aldermen on Oct. 19 about her water bill. | photo by Susan Amundson

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Water woes discussed at city meeting
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Wed,10/27/21-3:30PM , 2,144 Reads
It was a relatively quiet evening Tuesday night, Oct. 19, at the Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting where two individuals addressed the board about potential water issues. Jerry Tolar, who attended last month’s meeting, returned Tuesday with the same high water bill issue.
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